Lorenzo Alexander

Coool3y47 · 10-16-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Defensewins

I agree. I have been saying since training camp we need to see more of Wilson. He is a football player.
I know I sound like a broken record, but I would love to see Alexander at Inside Linebacker with Fletcher. Then a rotation of Orakpo, Rocky and Wilson on the outside. Rocky looked great outside last week when he was there on a few nickle packages. Rocky is fast and would be a great pass rusher on the outside. Lorenzo who reminds me of those big Steeler iLB's types is more physical would be better suited inside. He would be a monster blitzing from there.
What has happened to Perry Riley, is he still injured? He was making plays in camp and preseason before he hurt his knee. Is he on IR?

He plays behind Rocky Mcintosh at the ILB spot he's not on injured reserve he may just not be up to speed they play a 4-3 at lsu and he was a MLB i guessed he would see 0 action during the regular once i heard we were switching to a 3-4

freddyg12 · 10-07-2010, 02:05 PM

Let him play OLB all season, see how he does & then give him an extension w/some starters $. If anybody deserves it it's him.

EternalEnigma21 · 10-07-2010, 04:50 PM

Wilson is the question I should have raised vs Carter. I know Wilson can pass rush, but I'm not sure of his coverage ability and I've seen him over commit on running plays. I was impressed with Alexander's speed for a guy his size, though, and the fact that he doesn't give up on plays. He chased someone down the other day and that's not something you see too many guys at 270 doing...

SirClintonPortis · 10-07-2010, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

Wilson is the question I should have raised vs Carter. I know Wilson can pass rush, but I'm not sure of his coverage ability and I've seen him over commit on running plays. I was impressed with Alexander's speed for a guy his size, though, and the fact that he doesn't give up on plays. He chased someone down the other day and that's not something you see too many guys at 270 doing...

I remember he injured something trying to chase down Brian Westbrook.

I think he's like our Anthony Spencer/etc/etc. The run stuffer, etc of our D.

Defensewins · 10-07-2010, 07:08 PM

If Wilson plays well at OLB, might be interesting to try him as s starter in Lorenzo's OLB spot and move Lorenzo on the inside, where his size would be appreciated. NOt knocking Rocky but he is kind of smallish to stand up to an unblocked OG.
Please keep Carter off the field except to rush the passer. He is so one dimensional it is time to get rid of him when we can find someone or two to replace him.

CultBrennan59 · 10-07-2010, 11:34 PM

Lorenzos a great player. Whats odd though is that when he first got here, he was a DT in the 4-3. Then last year he played DE and DT, then Shanahan got here and said that we're switching to the 3-4, I was like great, now Lorenzo will be one of our starting 3-4 DE's. Nope.

Apparently Shanahan and Haslett are pretty smart, and know what their doing, moving him to OLB, in a James Harrison-type role. I figured how can a DT play OLB? Apparently I was wrong, because this guy isn't a OLB, he's a football player, and, laugh if you want, but an Athlete.

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 10-08-2010, 02:13 AM

Wilson has been playing a little more and more the last few weeks if I am not mistaken.

Lorenzo is a great player, and one of the coolest Redskins players as we all have seen. Since he actually answered our questions via video message!

skins89moss · 10-08-2010, 05:06 AM

Lorenzo Alexander is from Cal where he played D-Line. He is not only good football player but he is smart. I think he picked the 3-4 scheme up faster than maybe Chris Wilson. A/C is better suited to rush the passer and I like the idea of using Carter in the nickle as a pass rusher. I would also like to see Wilson rushing the passer more but he appears to get out of position more or he just does'nt have good awareness. I think Lorenzo could also move to the inside LB spot. Hey we may have blew it on Kelly, Thomas , but how about our late round pick of Kareem Moore undrafted players such as Lorenzo and Heyer. Heyer does get a few penalties but he has improved each week thus far and ZO he is now starting.

MTK · 10-15-2010, 12:11 PM

Redskins Insider - Lorenzo Alexander 'very comfortable' with role in 3-4 defense

JoeRedskin · 10-15-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk

Redskins Insider - Lorenzo Alexander 'very comfortable' with role in 3-4 defense

If we could find 53 players w/ his (good not great) talent and (phenomenal, off the charts) attitude, we'd be entering a new Redskins Golden Age. So glad we have actually held onto this guy!

Damn - I love this guy!!!

SouperMeister · 10-15-2010, 12:30 PM

James Harrison was a practice squad player in Pittsburgh before finding his niche as an OLB in the 3-4. Not saying that Alexander is the next James Harrison, but he seems to be able to do anything coaches ask of him. Perhaps his upside at LB is higher than we think.

freddyg12 · 10-15-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SouperMeister

James Harrison was a practice squad player in Pittsburgh before finding his niche as an OLB in the 3-4. Not saying that Alexander is the next James Harrison, but he seems to be able to do anything coaches ask of him. Perhaps his upside at LB is higher than we think.

I'm thinkin the same thing; I could see him as a starter at OLB or ILB for the next 5-6 years if healthy. Definitely should get an extension, though I know he just signed one this year.

When they first announced they were moving him to OLB I thought it was crazy simply because he's been moved around already & his original position was DT. So why not have him play DE in the 3-4? Now I can see why they put him there. It doesn't show in the D stats but in the last 2 weeks we've seen him make big plays & we've won.

DCtoAZ · 10-15-2010, 05:01 PM

LO #97 has earned the starting position hands down .. love the attitude that started all the way back a few years ago with the helmet-less tackle .. i still think AC #99 is a valuable asset in the pass rushing game and it's shown the last few games now that he is playing more of that role ... AC can still get the passer and LO has just been as solid as they come ... great to see this guy making plays .. HTTR ...

4-2 come Monday

diehard · 10-15-2010, 07:52 PM

He takes good angles and digests plays well

artmonkforhallofamein07 · 10-16-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by diehard

He takes good angles and digests plays well

To him the 3-4 tastes like chicken

10-07-2010, 02:05 PM	#2
freddyg12 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,540	Re: Lorenzo Alexander Let him play OLB all season, see how he does & then give him an extension w/some starters $. If anybody deserves it it's him.

10-07-2010, 04:50 PM	#3
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 45 Posts: 2,958	Re: Lorenzo Alexander Wilson is the question I should have raised vs Carter. I know Wilson can pass rush, but I'm not sure of his coverage ability and I've seen him over commit on running plays. I was impressed with Alexander's speed for a guy his size, though, and the fact that he doesn't give up on plays. He chased someone down the other day and that's not something you see too many guys at 270 doing... __________________ I am the brute squad.

10-07-2010, 07:08 PM	#5
Defensewins Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,765	Re: Lorenzo Alexander If Wilson plays well at OLB, might be interesting to try him as s starter in Lorenzo's OLB spot and move Lorenzo on the inside, where his size would be appreciated. NOt knocking Rocky but he is kind of smallish to stand up to an unblocked OG. Please keep Carter off the field except to rush the passer. He is so one dimensional it is time to get rid of him when we can find someone or two to replace him.

10-07-2010, 11:34 PM	#6
CultBrennan59 Pro Bowl Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6,526	Re: Lorenzo Alexander Lorenzos a great player. Whats odd though is that when he first got here, he was a DT in the 4-3. Then last year he played DE and DT, then Shanahan got here and said that we're switching to the 3-4, I was like great, now Lorenzo will be one of our starting 3-4 DE's. Nope. Apparently Shanahan and Haslett are pretty smart, and know what their doing, moving him to OLB, in a James Harrison-type role. I figured how can a DT play OLB? Apparently I was wrong, because this guy isn't a OLB, he's a football player, and, laugh if you want, but an Athlete. __________________ "Anyones better than Madieu Williams"

10-08-2010, 02:13 AM	#7
artmonkforhallofamein07 Pro Bowl Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Charleston , SC Posts: 5,001	Re: Lorenzo Alexander Wilson has been playing a little more and more the last few weeks if I am not mistaken. Lorenzo is a great player, and one of the coolest Redskins players as we all have seen. Since he actually answered our questions via video message! __________________ Just win.

10-08-2010, 05:06 AM	#8
skins89moss Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,634	Re: Lorenzo Alexander Lorenzo Alexander is from Cal where he played D-Line. He is not only good football player but he is smart. I think he picked the 3-4 scheme up faster than maybe Chris Wilson. A/C is better suited to rush the passer and I like the idea of using Carter in the nickle as a pass rusher. I would also like to see Wilson rushing the passer more but he appears to get out of position more or he just does'nt have good awareness. I think Lorenzo could also move to the inside LB spot. Hey we may have blew it on Kelly, Thomas , but how about our late round pick of Kareem Moore undrafted players such as Lorenzo and Heyer. Heyer does get a few penalties but he has improved each week thus far and ZO he is now starting. __________________ www.islandstyleflowers.com Home of the Hawaiian Foam Flowers and Kukui Nut Leis. Great selections and best prices. Redskins Fan Since 1972

10-15-2010, 12:11 PM	#9
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Lorenzo Alexander Redskins Insider - Lorenzo Alexander 'very comfortable' with role in 3-4 defense __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

10-15-2010, 12:30 PM	#11
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 61 Posts: 3,419	Re: Lorenzo Alexander James Harrison was a practice squad player in Pittsburgh before finding his niche as an OLB in the 3-4. Not saying that Alexander is the next James Harrison, but he seems to be able to do anything coaches ask of him. Perhaps his upside at LB is higher than we think.

10-15-2010, 05:01 PM	#13
DCtoAZ Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Scottsdale, Arizona Age: 44 Posts: 623	Re: Lorenzo Alexander LO #97 has earned the starting position hands down .. love the attitude that started all the way back a few years ago with the helmet-less tackle .. i still think AC #99 is a valuable asset in the pass rushing game and it's shown the last few games now that he is playing more of that role ... AC can still get the passer and LO has just been as solid as they come ... great to see this guy making plays .. HTTR ... 4-2 come Monday __________________ "F*CK THE DALLAS JUMBOTRON" NFC EAST CHAMPS RG3 will be back & #12 can run the show until hes ready.We are young w depth. 23,59,89 will all be back.Alfred Morris aka Diesel Hybrid ! @DCtoAZ81 ...2013 NFC CHAMPS

10-15-2010, 07:52 PM	#14
diehard The Starter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Norfolk, Va (OV) Posts: 1,566	Re: Lorenzo Alexander He takes good angles and digests plays well __________________ *'Any NFL team will win with RG3. Imagine how exciting it will be watching him do it.'*

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