Lorenzo Alexander impressing again

The Goat · 05-31-2010, 03:50 PM

For the defensive transition to be a success it seems critical that a guy like Zoe shine. Our marque players from the 4-3 i.e. Albert, Carter, London and Rak aren't versed in the 3-4. We don't really know how well the transition will go for these dudes, so it seems necessary for some other guys to make strides.

Whoever said Zoe would seem a good fit at ILB...my thoughts exactly. We seem pretty undersized at the position w/ our current crop. London and Blades are about 250 lbs. Rocky is what 230 soaked in his uniform. Who else is there? A rookie?

Ruhskins · 05-31-2010, 05:19 PM

While I'm glad to hear progress from a guy like 'Zo, there is a pattern that I'm seeing on this team that bothers me a bit. The whole concept of taking guys and experiment them at a new position. It happened last season with Orakpo as a 4-3 OLB and Landry as a FS. Now we're taking guys like Alexander and Wilson and turn them into 3-4 OLBs, we have small guys as ILBs as Goat mentioned, and our true NT is a bit of a question mark health-wise.

While I Shanahan and Co. are making much better decisions than the previous FO/Coaching staff; it still puzzles me this whole change in defensive philosophy. Out of all the major changes and decisions made by this team, this change is defensive is one that it's hard to get excited about until we see results on the field. While I truly hope this works out, I just see this as an unnecessary change.

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 05-31-2010, 05:49 PM

Here is a potential problem I see with Rak and Zo as OLB. Pass coverage. Rak plays the run and can rush the passer buthe struggles in coverage. Zo can't be any better there.

That is why some of us saw him more of a thumper inside playing lb. not out in space.

sportscurmudgeon · 05-31-2010, 10:12 PM

Here is a name from ancient history that might have great significance to this subject:

Babe - - - Laufenberg

For those too young to remember the Babe's annual exploits with the
Redskins, he was always a "Hall of Fame Quarterback in the making" every summer.

As soon as autumn arrived - - and real NFL games began - - Babe disappeared. Wake me when Lorenzo Alexander stops "impressing" folks in the offseason and starts playing like a real stud on Sundays when it counts.

SmootSmack · 05-31-2010, 10:22 PM

Not at all like Babe Laufenberg. Alexander has played regular season games and played quite admirably at multiple positions. It remains to be seen how effective he can be at LB, but he has already shown he can play effectively at the NFL level during the regular season against top competition

Ruhskins · 05-31-2010, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

Here is a name from ancient history that might have great significance to this subject:

Babe - - - Laufenberg

For those too young to remember the Babe's annual exploits with the
Redskins, he was always a "Hall of Fame Quarterback in the making" every summer.

As soon as autumn arrived - - and real NFL games began - - Babe disappeared. Wake me when Lorenzo Alexander stops "impressing" folks in the offseason and starts playing like a real stud on Sundays when it counts.

Sounds more like Colt Brennan.

SirClintonPortis · 05-31-2010, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sportscurmudgeon

Here is a name from ancient history that might have great significance to this subject:

Babe - - - Laufenberg

For those too young to remember the Babe's annual exploits with the
Redskins, he was always a "Hall of Fame Quarterback in the making" every summer.

As soon as autumn arrived - - and real NFL games began - - Babe disappeared. Wake me when Lorenzo Alexander stops "impressing" folks in the offseason and starts playing like a real stud on Sundays when it counts.

Sorry, I don't recall Lorenzo ever being Reggie White-awesome in preseason. Colt, on the other hand....

Also, he actually registered a sack against Hasselbeck when we sorely needed one at that time in the game.

JoeRedskin · 06-01-2010, 03:07 AM

I don't think anyone has any illusions that Lorenzo is an All-Pro just waiting to be recognized. He plays well at a variety of positions and always seems to be giving it 100%. He's the kind of solid player that every good team has at least one or two of.

Mattyk · 06-01-2010, 08:26 AM

I didn't think he would make a smooth transition right away to LB either but the guy has shown a lot of versatility in the past so perhaps we shouldn't be too surprised.

skinsfan69 · 06-01-2010, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

While I'm glad to hear progress from a guy like 'Zo, there is a pattern that I'm seeing on this team that bothers me a bit. The whole concept of taking guys and experiment them at a new position. It happened last season with Orakpo as a 4-3 OLB and Landry as a FS. Now we're taking guys like Alexander and Wilson and turn them into 3-4 OLBs, we have small guys as ILBs as Goat mentioned, and our true NT is a bit of a question mark health-wise.

While I Shanahan and Co. are making much better decisions than the previous FO/Coaching staff; it still puzzles me this whole change in defensive philosophy. Out of all the major changes and decisions made by this team, this change is defensive is one that it's hard to get excited about until we see results on the field. While I truly hope this works out, I just see this as an unnecessary change.

Although GB's scheme was very solid it didn't get enough turnovers and seemed to be predictable. It didn't create havoc. Don't you think these could be great fits for these guys? OLB in a 3-4 seems like the perfect fit for Wilson. Alexander seems like a better fit at end in a 3-4. And of course Orakpo could take off in this defense. To me some of these changes seem like positive changes IMO. We'll see when the real bullets start flying.

joethiesmanfan · 06-01-2010, 10:22 AM

Zo is a football player and he is hungry. I don't hink Haslett would false advertise but then again I don't know Haslett. Haslett has never really impressed me.

SFREDSKIN · 06-01-2010, 10:50 AM

Lorenzo's strength is diversity, he can play multiple positions and be above average at it. That to me is very impressive, eventually he will find one position were he will be great and this could be it.

freddyg12 · 06-01-2010, 10:52 AM

I was really surprised when they said they were moving him to OLB. It seemed he would be a natural 3-4 DE given his size & he's played both DT & DE in the 4-3. On one hand, I hope they let the guy grown into a position that he can excel in, but on the other, it would be cool if he played the rest of his career like he has as a utility guy w/the skins. Someone that's always able to fill in where the coaches need him.

budw38 · 06-01-2010, 11:03 AM

If LA can contribute as a " rush " OLB , the dude is awesome . I still think DE is his best position , but either way looks like we have a damn good football player ! Maybe he could be a " gunner " on K.O. coverage , like Dexter Manley ?

Mattyk · 06-01-2010, 11:09 AM

YouTube - Lorenzo Alexander hit

05-31-2010, 03:50 PM	#16
The Goat Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 5,021	Re: Lorenzo Alexander impressing again For the defensive transition to be a success it seems critical that a guy like Zoe shine. Our marque players from the 4-3 i.e. Albert, Carter, London and Rak aren't versed in the 3-4. We don't really know how well the transition will go for these dudes, so it seems necessary for some other guys to make strides. Whoever said Zoe would seem a good fit at ILB...my thoughts exactly. We seem pretty undersized at the position w/ our current crop. London and Blades are about 250 lbs. Rocky is what 230 soaked in his uniform. Who else is there? A rookie? __________________ Sometimes you eat the bear, and sometimes he eats you.

05-31-2010, 05:19 PM	#17
Ruhskins Gamebreaker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Columbia, MD Age: 34 Posts: 14,593	Re: Lorenzo Alexander impressing again While I'm glad to hear progress from a guy like 'Zo, there is a pattern that I'm seeing on this team that bothers me a bit. The whole concept of taking guys and experiment them at a new position. It happened last season with Orakpo as a 4-3 OLB and Landry as a FS. Now we're taking guys like Alexander and Wilson and turn them into 3-4 OLBs, we have small guys as ILBs as Goat mentioned, and our true NT is a bit of a question mark health-wise. While I Shanahan and Co. are making much better decisions than the previous FO/Coaching staff; it still puzzles me this whole change in defensive philosophy. Out of all the major changes and decisions made by this team, this change is defensive is one that it's hard to get excited about until we see results on the field. While I truly hope this works out, I just see this as an unnecessary change. __________________ R.I.P. #21 New words created on The Warpath: Rewalsr - Somretimes - Fualt - Jersesy - Itiot - Composetory Afeard - Storgn - Empliment - Gaissn - Saftys - Minnisota Faviort - Hatter - Phsyched - Foof - Heloing - Brutual Stroried Check out this cool local internet radio show Weds 7-9pm: The DC Sports Chat I sense an annoyance in the Force

05-31-2010, 05:49 PM	#18
artmonkforhallofamein07 HST - "Hey Rube" Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 3,908	Re: Lorenzo Alexander impressing again Here is a potential problem I see with Rak and Zo as OLB. Pass coverage. Rak plays the run and can rush the passer buthe struggles in coverage. Zo can't be any better there. That is why some of us saw him more of a thumper inside playing lb. not out in space. __________________ Robert Griffin III welcome to the Washington Redskins! Year 1 - NFC EAST Champions at 10-6 Year 2 - Comeback player of the year??? 12-4??? Divisional round playoff game at home??? Superbowl??? 8-8 or worse??? We just have to wait impatiently to find out. http://site.fandangoracinginc.com/

05-31-2010, 10:12 PM	#19
sportscurmudgeon Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,159	Re: Lorenzo Alexander impressing again Here is a name from ancient history that might have great significance to this subject: Babe - - - Laufenberg For those too young to remember the Babe's annual exploits with the Redskins, he was always a "Hall of Fame Quarterback in the making" every summer. As soon as autumn arrived - - and real NFL games began - - Babe disappeared. Wake me when Lorenzo Alexander stops "impressing" folks in the offseason and starts playing like a real stud on Sundays when it counts. __________________ The Sports Curmudgeon www.sportscurmudgeon.com But don't get me wrong, I love sports...

05-31-2010, 10:22 PM	#20
SmootSmack Mad Men Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 43,104	Re: Lorenzo Alexander impressing again Not at all like Babe Laufenberg. Alexander has played regular season games and played quite admirably at multiple positions. It remains to be seen how effective he can be at LB, but he has already shown he can play effectively at the NFL level during the regular season against top competition __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

06-01-2010, 03:07 AM	#23
JoeRedskin Contains football related knowledge Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Second Star On The Right Age: 50 Posts: 7,160	Re: Lorenzo Alexander impressing again I don't think anyone has any illusions that Lorenzo is an All-Pro just waiting to be recognized. He plays well at a variety of positions and always seems to be giving it 100%. He's the kind of solid player that every good team has at least one or two of. __________________ My Little Pony: Friendship is magic? or ... a repressive matriarchal society where individuals' roles are defined by their immutable physical characteristics and governance is reserved for those who demonstrate the genetic purity of the pony master race?

06-01-2010, 08:26 AM	#24
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,722	Re: Lorenzo Alexander impressing again I didn't think he would make a smooth transition right away to LB either but the guy has shown a lot of versatility in the past so perhaps we shouldn't be too surprised. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

06-01-2010, 10:22 AM	#26
joethiesmanfan The Starter Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,163	Re: Lorenzo Alexander impressing again Zo is a football player and he is hungry. I don't hink Haslett would false advertise but then again I don't know Haslett. Haslett has never really impressed me. __________________ BP Bush/Palin 2012

06-01-2010, 10:50 AM	#27
SFREDSKIN Pro Bowl Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 6,504	Re: Lorenzo Alexander impressing again Lorenzo's strength is diversity, he can play multiple positions and be above average at it. That to me is very impressive, eventually he will find one position were he will be great and this could be it. __________________ 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

06-01-2010, 10:52 AM	#28
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Lorenzo Alexander impressing again I was really surprised when they said they were moving him to OLB. It seemed he would be a natural 3-4 DE given his size & he's played both DT & DE in the 4-3. On one hand, I hope they let the guy grown into a position that he can excel in, but on the other, it would be cool if he played the rest of his career like he has as a utility guy w/the skins. Someone that's always able to fill in where the coaches need him.

06-01-2010, 11:03 AM	#29
budw38 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern,Va. Posts: 2,126	Re: Lorenzo Alexander impressing again If LA can contribute as a " rush " OLB , the dude is awesome . I still think DE is his best position , but either way looks like we have a damn good football player ! Maybe he could be a " gunner " on K.O. coverage , like Dexter Manley ?

06-01-2010, 11:09 AM	#30
Mattyk ‎\m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 40 Posts: 72,722	Re: Lorenzo Alexander impressing again YouTube - Lorenzo Alexander hit __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

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