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memphisskin · 09-01-2004, 04:40 PM

I think it was specifically designed for Sean Taylor, Williams mentioned before the Miami game that he wanted Taylor to gain a respect for the speed of receivers in the NFL. That never really materialized in the Miami game, so Williams kind of manipulated the situation by playing backups in the front 7 more which put the focus on the secondary's struggles. It also gave the entire defense a much needed dose of hubris, the fact that the first teamers hadn't given up a touchdown in the preseason is a welcome stat for us fans to hear, but on the whole means absolutely nothing.

I'm curious as to how Michael Barrow fits in with the linebackers. I know that Barrow knows his role in the defense, hence the lack of concern on getting him pre-season snaps, but I also know that good defenses are collaborations between defenders and that trust is built in games more so than practices. So the problems he's having with his knees are a concern, although relatively minor.

I do think Williams has done an outstanding job of preparing the players. By playing different combinations of players Williams has already prepped the backups to play in the event of an injury.

09-01-2004, 04:40 PM	#5
memphisskin Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Nashville, TN Age: 53 Posts: 960	I think it was specifically designed for Sean Taylor, Williams mentioned before the Miami game that he wanted Taylor to gain a respect for the speed of receivers in the NFL. That never really materialized in the Miami game, so Williams kind of manipulated the situation by playing backups in the front 7 more which put the focus on the secondary's struggles. It also gave the entire defense a much needed dose of hubris, the fact that the first teamers hadn't given up a touchdown in the preseason is a welcome stat for us fans to hear, but on the whole means absolutely nothing. I'm curious as to how Michael Barrow fits in with the linebackers. I know that Barrow knows his role in the defense, hence the lack of concern on getting him pre-season snaps, but I also know that good defenses are collaborations between defenders and that trust is built in games more so than practices. So the problems he's having with his knees are a concern, although relatively minor. I do think Williams has done an outstanding job of preparing the players. By playing different combinations of players Williams has already prepped the backups to play in the event of an injury.