Kris Jenkins in Haynesworth out?

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by saden1

At least with KJ we know he gives 100% and is a great locker room guy. I would just bring him in to show that pos AH how to be a professional. Give KJ 2 year 8 mill contract.

What we need is a true NT for the type of defense we have in place. I think it would be a good idea to have a player that has actual experience playing the NT position to help develop a rookie NT (if we bring one) and to continue to develop Bryant. I think this is a bit more relevant than showing Haynesworth how to be a professional.

[Ruhskins]

So do we know what other NTs are available in free agency (if it happens). I guess with this whole labor mess is kinda hard to determine who's available and whatnot.

[ethat001]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

What we need is a true NT for the type of defense we have in place. I think it would be a good idea to have a player that has actual experience playing the NT position to help develop a rookie NT (if we bring one) and to continue to develop Bryant. I think this is a bit more relevant than showing Haynesworth how to be a professional.

I'm all for a veteran showing people how to play NT. But an old guy without a knee doesn't sound like more than a position coach. If his knees are better I'd be fine with it. Free agents only cost money, they don't cost draft picks or our future. 8 million is excessive - I'm all for the classic vet min and then performance based incentives.

Just as a side comment, the starting NT for the Pittsburgh Steelers - Casey Hampton, is 33 going on 34, and I believe just signed an extension.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

He's old and coming off a big injury.....
What makes him any different than Kemo?

His talent

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by ethat001

I'm all for a veteran showing people how to play NT. But an old guy without a knee doesn't sound like more than a position coach. If his knees are better I'd be fine with it. Free agents only cost money, they don't cost draft picks or our future. 8 million is excessive - I'm all for the classic vet min and then performance based incentives.

Just as a side comment, the starting NT for the Pittsburgh Steelers - Casey Hampton, is 33 going on 34, and I believe just signed an extension.

I trust Allen's instinct, I mean he got LJ and Willie Parker for nothing, they didn't work out, and were kicked to the curb. Honestly, I dunno how much money Jenkins can command given his health history.

Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

He's old and coming off a big injury.....
What makes him any different than Kemo?

Talent and more recent experience playing the 3-4.

[skins89moss]

Originally Posted by Lotus

I really like Jenkins but he is just too beaten up to be a serious factor.

Well we can just force Albert again at the nose tackle spot and he will just lay down.

[skins89moss]

With our limited number of draft picks this year we are going to have to sign some undrafted free agents and hope we can find a Brandon Banks at the NT and LB spots. We have to learn to stop giving up draft picks like its nothing.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by skins89moss

Well we can just force Albert again at the nose tackle spot and he will just lay down.

Or we can get a NT that actually knows how to play the position and is a better fit for it instead of forcing guys into schemes that don't fit their skills.

[44ever]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Or we can get a NT that actually knows how to play the position and is a better fit for it instead of forcing guys into schemes that don't fit their skills.

Sorry, that makes waaaaay to much sense. Never happen.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

I wouldn't necessary call it a tragedy, more like wasted talent. His shitty attitude makes him a wasted talent, and so does the team's insistence in wasting his ability at the NT position. In the end, he put himself in this position by taking the 21 mil bonus money. And the team should've known better to overpay for him.

Sean Taylor (happy birthday) was a tragedy. AH is a travesty

[53Fan]

Well said SS.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Well said SS.

Agreed.

[sportscurmudgeon]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Sean Taylor (happy birthday) was a tragedy. AH is a travesty

Someonew should embroider this and send it to Danny Boy and Vinny Boombatz. The card should read:


No thanks for the memories...

[CrustyRedskin]

Nicely put Smack, I just happened to stumble on an old interview of ST this morning and couldnt help but chuckle! Check this out, look closely I thought the studio was on fire!
Sean Taylor :60

[53Fan]

Thanks Crusty! Still hard to think of him as not being here anymore.