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Daseal · 12-14-2004, 08:23 PM

Chris Cooley has far surpassed nearly everyones expectations. I really wanted to see us trade up and get Ben Troupe, but it looks like Cooley was the right fit. I think we had a great draft this year and made great decesions with our 4 picks!

Shawn Springs has always been one of the most physically gifted CBs, and has played great for us. Just hope he can stay healthy, unlike in Seattle!

I think Pierce did a great job, that MLB is his position and I think Barrow needs to be given to whoever will take his contract (ugh.) Pierce is someone I don't think we can lose at any cost, he's played great in the system, seems to know the system very well, and is younger than Barrow with a lot less wear and tear!

I like the "fans" in quotation marks. God forbid someone say something bad about the coaching staff? Right? I guess you also think people aren't "Americans" if they say George Bush has done some horrible things for this country. Though he's done some good (none of which I can think of) there's still bad, and saying that makes me unamerican.

Betts also seems to have the injury bug every year. That's been his knock since he was drafted. A good runner, and definitely good enough for our backup until we have a draft pick to blow on a project at some point.

Thomas and Tupa are two unsung heroes of this team. Tom Tupa has been great and should be this years MVP. Thomas has played hard and may be our most athletic lineman. Coming back from an injury early during a losing season is rare, as long as he doesn't reaggrivate it, that's what I like to see!

As you said, Rod Gardner has all the attributes needed to be a great receiver. He can probably outrun, outjump, or body up whoever he goes against. He has a size thats hard to defend. I think he needs some concentration. The trick is throw balls far away from him, he seems to only drop the easiest of passes!

I'd like to see Royal get some playtime. He's not much of a blocker but made some really good catches last year. Curious what he can do as another offensive weapon, mainly in 2TE sets.

12-14-2004, 08:23 PM	#2
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Chris Cooley has far surpassed nearly everyones expectations. I really wanted to see us trade up and get Ben Troupe, but it looks like Cooley was the right fit. I think we had a great draft this year and made great decesions with our 4 picks! Shawn Springs has always been one of the most physically gifted CBs, and has played great for us. Just hope he can stay healthy, unlike in Seattle! I think Pierce did a great job, that MLB is his position and I think Barrow needs to be given to whoever will take his contract (ugh.) Pierce is someone I don't think we can lose at any cost, he's played great in the system, seems to know the system very well, and is younger than Barrow with a lot less wear and tear! I like the "fans" in quotation marks. God forbid someone say something bad about the coaching staff? Right? I guess you also think people aren't "Americans" if they say George Bush has done some horrible things for this country. Though he's done some good (none of which I can think of) there's still bad, and saying that makes me unamerican. Betts also seems to have the injury bug every year. That's been his knock since he was drafted. A good runner, and definitely good enough for our backup until we have a draft pick to blow on a project at some point. Thomas and Tupa are two unsung heroes of this team. Tom Tupa has been great and should be this years MVP. Thomas has played hard and may be our most athletic lineman. Coming back from an injury early during a losing season is rare, as long as he doesn't reaggrivate it, that's what I like to see! As you said, Rod Gardner has all the attributes needed to be a great receiver. He can probably outrun, outjump, or body up whoever he goes against. He has a size thats hard to defend. I think he needs some concentration. The trick is throw balls far away from him, he seems to only drop the easiest of passes! I'd like to see Royal get some playtime. He's not much of a blocker but made some really good catches last year. Curious what he can do as another offensive weapon, mainly in 2TE sets.