Rocky McIntoch Appreciation Thread

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Rocky has had the talent, but the NFL system is what eluded him. Now he's had a season to soak it in, and we should expect good things.

I don't care what his knowledge of the system was last year. There should be a press conference to apologize to every one of us for putting Holdman ahead of him.

You know what good organizations do, especially when it is obvious that the season is over, they put in their young players and let them learn.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

I don't care what his knowledge of the system was last year. There should be a press conference to apologize to every one of us for putting Holdman ahead of him.

You know what good organizations do, especially when it is obvious that the season is over, they put in their young players and let them learn.

While I do agree with the latter point, the former is not legit. Fact is, Rocky looked lost last year, and was not deserving of a starting spot.

[Pocket$ $traight]

Originally Posted by jsarno

While I do agree with the latter point, the former is not legit. Fact is, Rocky looked lost last year, and was not deserving of a starting spot.

But Warrick Holdman did?

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Grim21Reaper

But Warrick Holdman did?

Not really saying he did...but you don't throw a rookie out there when he doesn't know what he is doing.
He didn't perform, so he sat until he could. They did the right thing with Rocky in terms of his progression.

[Beemnseven]

From what I saw of Rocky tonight, I'm ready to take back everything I've said about him.

He was playing lights out.

[Rajmahal33]

I was REALLY impressed with Rocky, obviously, and how crisp our D was playing the entire nite. The only thing I am still a little worried about is pass rush which still looked mediocre. However, GWill didn't blitz too many safeties and LB's (probably because he doesnt want to show all his cards in the preseason) so hopefully the pass rush won't become a problem. Also I know Rogers has been playing pretty well, but I still don't understand why he is giving WR's so much cushion (even on the goal line). Whats the deal with Smoot? I think he has been really quiet this preseason (both literally and figuratively). Is he in GW's doghouse b/c he isnt as physical as the other members of the secondary?

[skinsguy]

Originally Posted by jsarno

While I do agree with the latter point, the former is not legit. Fact is, Rocky looked lost last year, and was not deserving of a starting spot.

This is true! It's another example of a player needing time to develop. It has paid off with both Campell (at least so far) and McIntoch.