Trent Williams, Ryan Kerrigan, Brandon Scherff selected to the 2018 Pro Bowl

[Chico23231]

RK is a very good player and pro bowler...I think this team and its fans really yearn to have that dominating defensive line/pass rusher again. Its been so long.

If Preston Smith can be more consistent, if Jonathan Allen can return healthy, if Innonaidis can build off this breakout year....if if if

[MTK]

If Allen and Matty I stay healthy next year everything else will fall in place. Smith was really benefiting from their play early on.

[Schneed10]

How did Zach Brown not make it? I don't understand that.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by MTK

If Allen and Matty I stay healthy next year everything else will fall in place. Smith was really benefiting from their play early on.

If we stay in the 3-4, the next step is a space eater at NT and that could propel the entire d-line. We get blown off the los in the middle of this Dline way too often on first and second downs.

If we move to 4-3, this wouldn't be a need. Allen, Matty, McGee, Lanier, McClain would be a solid rotation at DT.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

If we stay in the 3-4, the next step is a space eater at NT and that could propel the entire d-line. We get blown off the los in the middle of this Dline way too often on first and second downs.

If we move to 4-3, this wouldn't be a need. Allen, Matty, McGee, Lanier, McClain would be a solid rotation at DT.

Lanier you could play at left DE in a 4-3. The Phillip Daniels / Renaldo Wynn spot. You want that player capable of rushing the passer and pushing the pocket but you want them more stout than a 250 pound speed rushing end. They have to set the edge.

A guy like Galette wouldn't fit will in a 4-3. Which is fine, obv.

Or maybe you let Kerrigan take that spot and find a superstar speed rushing type on the other side. Ideally.

[skinsfaninok]

Lanier is the guy that could end up being a STAR, that dude has a great motor and gets to the QB. I believe he has 5 sacks in the last 5 games or something like that..

Yes this team needs that feared rusher, look at D Lawrence for Dallas, that dude is a monster and is young. He makes that d so good, yes Lee is great but Lee doesn't create pressure.

[FrenchSkin]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

How did Zach Brown not make it? I don't understand that.

Yeah very surprising.
That's all I'm saying: to me he deserves to be there more than Kerrigan. Not hating on Ryan, again he's very good.
But how he's judged better at his position than the leading tackler in the NFL, I don't understand.

[MTK]

All Pro is the more critically chosen award, Pro Bowl is more for fun

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by MTK

All Pro is the more critically chosen award, Pro Bowl is more for fun

Trent and Brandon should both be AP

[over the mountain]

Good for Kerrigan, Trent and Scherff.

I guess Zach, while racking up tackle stats, really hasnt had big splash plays. 2.5 sacks with no forced fumbles or ints. I say good for us, may make signing him to a LTD a little cheaper.

Kendall and Swearinger also could be added.
Kendall 51 tackles, 8 PD, 4 ints
Swearinger 64, 9 and 3

[punch it in]

Man Kerrigan starting? His numbers always greatly outweigh his impact. Mostly meaningless sacks. I just do not see a dominant havoc wreaking end when i watch him play. Not even close. But whatever.

[skinsfaninok]

Originally Posted by punch it in

Man Kerrigan starting? His numbers always greatly outweigh his impact. Mostly meaningless sacks. I just do not see a dominant havoc wreaking end when i watch him play. Not even close. But whatever.

we have both always said this about RK. It's beating a dead horse at this point

[MTK]

My point has always been if you have a guy that can put up double digit sacks you’ve got a keeper. I know everyone wants the dominant rusher that puts up crazy totals but those guys are rare. Kerrigan is just a rock solid player, good dude on and off the field too. No he’s not a superstar but who cares. Doesn’t mean he’s not worthy of a Pro Bowl nod. Find someone else to complain about.

[mooby]

Originally Posted by MTK

All Pro is the more critically chosen award, Pro Bowl is more for fun

I agree. Which is why i say Trent doesn't get the love he deserves, IIRC Tyron Smith always gets the all-pro.