Defensive Tackle

SKINSnCANES · 03-03-2005, 11:04 PM

I see us signing a DT in the next few days. Griffin was a great pickup but we need someone to play next to him. Last year we just rotated in a bunch of guys in that spot. Im not big on Noble, hes a hard worker but id like a little more presence there to take the pressure off of Griffin.

What about Hovan from the Vikings. I dont think hes been cut yet but he will, espeicially with them signing Pat Williams.

What do you guys think? Anyone else out there in FA that could be an upgrade, or do you want to stay with our rotation?

MTK · 03-03-2005, 11:25 PM

I think we'll stay with what we've got.

Salave'a was a pleasant surprise and Noble should be stronger a year removed from his injury. Neither are spectacular but they're both high effort guys who can be very effective in a rotation.

jamf · 03-03-2005, 11:29 PM

Hovan is a waste of a roster spot even for the league minimum.

MTK · 03-03-2005, 11:30 PM

Hovan played himself into the doghouse in Minny. I'd pass.

SKINSnCANES · 03-03-2005, 11:31 PM

fine, screw you guys. ill just have to sign a free agent or make a trade for one when the new madden comes out. heh

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-04-2005, 12:16 AM

Salave'a is a good run stopper. Griffin is good all around. Wynn is good against the run. We just need to get some pressure from the ends.

skinsfaninok · 03-04-2005, 12:22 AM

I think we should sign DT Chris Hovan if we can, I also want to know if these rumors of Rolle are true.

jrocx69 · 03-04-2005, 12:25 AM

noble and salavea is a great tandom. we need a end with a high ass motor and runs a 4.6 or 4.7 (preferably tuck or pollack) IMO tuck is more of a run stopper and i think will suit us better.

Daseal · 03-04-2005, 01:27 AM

I agree noble and salave'a are great in the rotation. We can't have a star at EVERY position!

bedlamVR · 03-04-2005, 02:09 AM

Criss Clemons was comming along nicley in pass rushing situations. I always worry about drafting DE, DT, and WR in particular they are always a huge gamble in the first round .

That Guy · 03-04-2005, 05:03 AM

DEs are always the biggest gamble... it takes most 3 years to figure out if they're any good...

backrow · 03-04-2005, 07:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bedlamVR

Criss Clemons was comming along nicley in pass rushing situations.

I thought both he and Demetric Evans?? were pretty quick off of the corner!

Sheriff Gonna Getcha · 03-04-2005, 12:09 PM

With the losses of Smoot and Pierce of defense, I am not convinced that we can settle with the guys we've got on defense. I think Walt Harris is a decent replacement for Smoot, but he's aging and quite simply, not Smoot. Pierce was the quarterback of the defense and I'm concerned about Marshall's ability to pick up where Pierce left off.

Though I have faith in Williams, I still believe we need at least one more good starter on defense to make up for the losses of two Pro-Bowl caliber defenders.

diehardskin2982 · 03-04-2005, 02:27 PM

Ramseyfan "With the losses of Smoot and Pierce of defense, I am not convinced that we can settle with the guys we've got on defense."

I agree, Gibbs has continued to state he plans to upgrade the dline, and he's been keeping snyder on a lease so far so we may get Hovan because it will be just the move that will satisfy snyder's need to splurge. I would rather like to see us adrress this issue in the draft in another post I stated that we should draft Larry Burt out of Miami of Ohio. He's a huge run stuffer (6'4 299) and would fall into the rotation nicely.

SkinsRock · 03-04-2005, 04:23 PM

Salave'a and Noble are fine rotating next to Griffin. I agree that if we draft/pick up anyone for anything more than depth on the D-line, it should be a quick DE.

03-03-2005, 11:04 PM	#1
SKINSnCANES Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 42 Posts: 5,454	Defensive Tackle I see us signing a DT in the next few days. Griffin was a great pickup but we need someone to play next to him. Last year we just rotated in a bunch of guys in that spot. Im not big on Noble, hes a hard worker but id like a little more presence there to take the pressure off of Griffin. What about Hovan from the Vikings. I dont think hes been cut yet but he will, espeicially with them signing Pat Williams. What do you guys think? Anyone else out there in FA that could be an upgrade, or do you want to stay with our rotation? __________________ "I'm used to winning, coming from the University of Miami. " Clinton Portis

03-03-2005, 11:25 PM	#2
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,736	Re: Defensive Tackle I think we'll stay with what we've got. Salave'a was a pleasant surprise and Noble should be stronger a year removed from his injury. Neither are spectacular but they're both high effort guys who can be very effective in a rotation. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-03-2005, 11:29 PM	#3
jamf Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: San Diego Ca Posts: 5,325	Re: Defensive Tackle Hovan is a waste of a roster spot even for the league minimum.

03-03-2005, 11:30 PM	#4
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,736	Re: Defensive Tackle Hovan played himself into the doghouse in Minny. I'd pass. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-03-2005, 11:31 PM	#5
SKINSnCANES Pro Bowl Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Age: 42 Posts: 5,454	Re: Defensive Tackle fine, screw you guys. ill just have to sign a free agent or make a trade for one when the new madden comes out. heh __________________ "I'm used to winning, coming from the University of Miami. " Clinton Portis

03-04-2005, 12:16 AM	#6
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Re: Defensive Tackle Salave'a is a good run stopper. Griffin is good all around. Wynn is good against the run. We just need to get some pressure from the ends.

03-04-2005, 12:22 AM	#7
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 38 Posts: 36,174	Re: Defensive Tackle I think we should sign DT Chris Hovan if we can, I also want to know if these rumors of Rolle are true.

03-04-2005, 12:25 AM	#8
jrocx69 Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Dallas Age: 43 Posts: 461	Re: Defensive Tackle noble and salavea is a great tandom. we need a end with a high ass motor and runs a 4.6 or 4.7 (preferably tuck or pollack) IMO tuck is more of a run stopper and i think will suit us better.

03-04-2005, 01:27 AM	#9
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Defensive Tackle I agree noble and salave'a are great in the rotation. We can't have a star at EVERY position!

03-04-2005, 02:09 AM	#10
bedlamVR Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 389	Re: Defensive Tackle Criss Clemons was comming along nicley in pass rushing situations. I always worry about drafting DE, DT, and WR in particular they are always a huge gamble in the first round .

03-04-2005, 05:03 AM	#11
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,574	Re: Defensive Tackle DEs are always the biggest gamble... it takes most 3 years to figure out if they're any good...

03-04-2005, 12:09 PM	#13
Sheriff Gonna Getcha Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 45 Posts: 8,317	Re: Defensive Tackle With the losses of Smoot and Pierce of defense, I am not convinced that we can settle with the guys we've got on defense. I think Walt Harris is a decent replacement for Smoot, but he's aging and quite simply, not Smoot. Pierce was the quarterback of the defense and I'm concerned about Marshall's ability to pick up where Pierce left off. Though I have faith in Williams, I still believe we need at least one more good starter on defense to make up for the losses of two Pro-Bowl caliber defenders.

03-04-2005, 02:27 PM	#14
diehardskin2982 Another Year, another mess. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,581	Re: Defensive Tackle Ramseyfan "With the losses of Smoot and Pierce of defense, I am not convinced that we can settle with the guys we've got on defense." I agree, Gibbs has continued to state he plans to upgrade the dline, and he's been keeping snyder on a lease so far so we may get Hovan because it will be just the move that will satisfy snyder's need to splurge. I would rather like to see us adrress this issue in the draft in another post I stated that we should draft Larry Burt out of Miami of Ohio. He's a huge run stuffer (6'4 299) and would fall into the rotation nicely. __________________ That got ugly fast

03-04-2005, 04:23 PM	#15
SkinsRock Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Crofton, MD Age: 55 Posts: 907	Re: Defensive Tackle Salave'a and Noble are fine rotating next to Griffin. I agree that if we draft/pick up anyone for anything more than depth on the D-line, it should be a quick DE.

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