Lorenzo Alexander

EternalEnigma21 · 10-06-2010, 11:46 PM

Anyone else scratching their heads at this guy? He starts playing offensive guard and defensive lineman... He's a special teams standout and gets downfield quick at 275lbs, and now he's a better COVERAGE guy than Andre Carter, who used to play linebacker?? I know he can hit (oh my god I've watched that kickoff hit over and over and over) but can he really play coverage better than Carter, and is he a viable long term option at OLB? Having said that I am ordering a custom LA jersey (no, not Lavar) because I am a big fan of blue collar football players, and this guy has my utmost admiration as a player.

SirClintonPortis · 10-06-2010, 11:51 PM

It should come as no surprise that Carter is bad at coverage. He couldn't make the adjustment in SF, and it's apparent he can't here. Carter does have value still at pass rushing.

Lotus · 10-07-2010, 12:19 AM

Lorenzo rules! I think he makes the whole defense better when he starts at OLB. And, yes, that is pretty amazing for a guy who was on the offensive line.

Lotus · 10-07-2010, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

It should come as no surprise that Carter is bad at coverage. He couldn't make the adjustment in SF, and it's apparent he can't here. Carter does have value still at pass rushing.

Yeah, over the winter Haslett was saying that Carter would be better in our 3-4 than he was in SF. Yeah, right.

SFREDSKIN · 10-07-2010, 12:25 AM

He's my favorite player since Art Monk.

skinsnut · 10-07-2010, 12:50 AM

I think this guy must have sold his soul to the devil or something.
He certainly should not be a starter in any NFL role...but he is doing well
There is something weird going on here.

Larry Michael is Satan · 10-07-2010, 01:07 AM

Huge fan. I litterally can not believe how good he's been in coverage. And yet once again, the kickoff hit. He must be an incredible athlete to make the transition between O-line, D-Tackle, and now outside LB, as well as special teams. I really look forward to watching him play this year, I'm rooting for him, big time.

SirClintonPortis · 10-07-2010, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by skinsnut

I think this guy must have sold his soul to the devil or something.
He certainly should not be a starter in any NFL role...but he is doing well
There is something weird going on here.

He has the instincts to play football well. That's my take.

elamin24 · 10-07-2010, 05:03 AM

I believe he was scarface wasnt he?

SmootSmack · 10-07-2010, 08:35 AM

The guy is remarkable. I'm sure the knock will be well he would never make any other roster, but I don't buy that. This guy works hard, has shown his value at multiple positions, and would be a strong contributed on just about any team. He's as valuable as any player we have right now

MTK · 10-07-2010, 08:56 AM

He doesn't surprise me anymore. He's just a solid all around football player.

Longtimefan · 10-07-2010, 09:09 AM

Classic overachiever. His versatility deffinately serves him well, it's rare to have a player that can do as many things as he can.

However, before I crown him savior, I want to see a little more of him at the LB position on a full time basis. Because of his limited experience at the position, savvy OC's will be coming at him with a variety of situations to take advantage of that inexperience. Let's see how well he handles it. He certainly can't be any worse than AC.

firstdown · 10-07-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

The guy is remarkable. I'm sure the knock will be well he would never make any other roster, but I don't buy that. This guy works hard, has shown his value at multiple positions, and would be a strong contributed on just about any team. He's as valuable as any player we have right now

I would take an entire team made up of him.

GTripp0012 · 10-07-2010, 11:08 AM

Carlos Rogers and Lorenzo Alexander would get mega bucks in the NFL the second they hit the market. Which, pending collective bargaining, could be next season.

Most of our guys are aging "system" guys. I think those two -- and maybe Landry and Fletcher as well -- would be assets on the free agent market in any system.

Well, of course Orakpo as well, but he's still three and a half years from free agency. That's an eternity in the NFL.

BDBohnzie · 10-07-2010, 11:08 AM

There aren't too many players out there that would have done what Alexander did to stay on the field. You figure the countless hours he put in to be up to speed on both sides of the ball. His hard work and determination has a Rudy-esque tone to it, but Alexander has the talent that Rudy did not.

He's tough as nails. Made a tackle in the 2007 Preseason against the Titans without his helmet on: Lorenzo Alexander’s No-Helmet Tackle « : EveryJoe - Sports and Entertainment News

And after his hit this past Sunday on a still woozy Jorrick Calvin, he's got his audition ready to be the next Terry Tate.

10-06-2010, 11:46 PM	#1
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 44 Posts: 2,958	Lorenzo Alexander Anyone else scratching their heads at this guy? He starts playing offensive guard and defensive lineman... He's a special teams standout and gets downfield quick at 275lbs, and now he's a better COVERAGE guy than Andre Carter, who used to play linebacker?? I know he can hit (oh my god I've watched that kickoff hit over and over and over) but can he really play coverage better than Carter, and is he a viable long term option at OLB? Having said that I am ordering a custom LA jersey (no, not Lavar) because I am a big fan of blue collar football players, and this guy has my utmost admiration as a player. __________________ I am the brute squad.

10-06-2010, 11:51 PM	#2
SirClintonPortis Pro Bowl Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6,052	Re: Lorenzo Alexander It should come as no surprise that Carter is bad at coverage. He couldn't make the adjustment in SF, and it's apparent he can't here. Carter does have value still at pass rushing. __________________ Analysis using datasets (aka stats) is an attempt at reverse-engineering a player's "goodness". Virtuosity remembered, douchebaggery forgotten. The ideal character profile shoved down modern Western men and women's throats is Don Juan.

10-07-2010, 12:19 AM	#3
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: Lorenzo Alexander Lorenzo rules! I think he makes the whole defense better when he starts at OLB. And, yes, that is pretty amazing for a guy who was on the offensive line. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

10-07-2010, 12:25 AM	#5
SFREDSKIN Living Legend Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 15,164	Re: Lorenzo Alexander He's my favorite player since Art Monk. __________________ Joe Gibbs- The best coach of all time, Lombardi trophy should be renamed Gibbs. Art Monk- Art was like an OL playing WR, doing the dirty work and not getting the glory. Darrell Green- Best DB ever. Purveyor of fine Filth

10-07-2010, 12:50 AM	#6
skinsnut Playmaker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,899	Re: Lorenzo Alexander I think this guy must have sold his soul to the devil or something. He certainly should not be a starter in any NFL role...but he is doing well There is something weird going on here. __________________ I hate Dallas...Period

10-07-2010, 01:07 AM	#7
Larry Michael is Satan Special Teams Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 123	Re: Lorenzo Alexander Huge fan. I litterally can not believe how good he's been in coverage. And yet once again, the kickoff hit. He must be an incredible athlete to make the transition between O-line, D-Tackle, and now outside LB, as well as special teams. I really look forward to watching him play this year, I'm rooting for him, big time.

10-07-2010, 05:03 AM	#9
elamin24 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 170	Re: Lorenzo Alexander I believe he was scarface wasnt he? __________________ good news for people who like bad news

10-07-2010, 08:35 AM	#10
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Lorenzo Alexander The guy is remarkable. I'm sure the knock will be well he would never make any other roster, but I don't buy that. This guy works hard, has shown his value at multiple positions, and would be a strong contributed on just about any team. He's as valuable as any player we have right now __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

10-07-2010, 08:56 AM	#11
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,464	He doesn't surprise me anymore. He's just a solid all around football player. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-07-2010, 09:09 AM	#12
Longtimefan Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Germantown, Md. Posts: 4,832	Re: Lorenzo Alexander Classic overachiever. His versatility deffinately serves him well, it's rare to have a player that can do as many things as he can. However, before I crown him savior, I want to see a little more of him at the LB position on a full time basis. Because of his limited experience at the position, savvy OC's will be coming at him with a variety of situations to take advantage of that inexperience. Let's see how well he handles it. He certainly can't be any worse than AC. __________________ A revolution is coming and it will be televised.

10-07-2010, 11:08 AM	#14
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Re: Lorenzo Alexander Carlos Rogers and Lorenzo Alexander would get mega bucks in the NFL the second they hit the market. Which, pending collective bargaining, could be next season. Most of our guys are aging "system" guys. I think those two -- and maybe Landry and Fletcher as well -- would be assets on the free agent market in any system. Well, of course Orakpo as well, but he's still three and a half years from free agency. That's an eternity in the NFL. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

10-07-2010, 11:08 AM	#15
BDBohnzie Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Frederick, MD Age: 45 Posts: 4,628	Re: Lorenzo Alexander There aren't too many players out there that would have done what Alexander did to stay on the field. You figure the countless hours he put in to be up to speed on both sides of the ball. His hard work and determination has a Rudy-esque tone to it, but Alexander has the talent that Rudy did not. He's tough as nails. Made a tackle in the 2007 Preseason against the Titans without his helmet on: Lorenzo Alexander’s No-Helmet Tackle « : EveryJoe - Sports and Entertainment News And after his hit this past Sunday on a still woozy Jorrick Calvin, he's got his audition ready to be the next Terry Tate. __________________ Bad Things man, I mean bad things... “WE TOOK HIM IN THE SIXTH ROUND SO WE'RE NOT SMART EITHER.” - Shanny on what the Skins saw in Alfred Morris

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