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I have to laugh at people out there who are claiming that Chris Borland suddenly doesn't have a love for the game because he decided to walk away.
He decided to walk away while he was still able to walk away, or walk anywhere for that matter. While he is still a functioning human being.
The guy played at Wisconsin like his hair was on fire, as if his life depended on it. He played hurt, and he played with heart, and he was always there at the right time, for 4 years at Wisconsin. Which was why last year I had said that he was my favorite pick for the 49ers last year, because they were getting a warrior.
He also realized that someone of his physical stature simply couldn't continue to play his style of football for very long. He is not this big physical specimen at MLB.
It takes guts to walk away from that kind of money at such a young age, but he did what was best for himself in the long run
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Oh and someone please tell me the last time Ahmad Brooks played inside linebacker. If my memory serves me correctly, the next time he does will be the first time.
And I find it odd that people are taking Borland to task for leaving, but seem to be cool with the FACT that Brooks actually did quit on this team last year
He decided to walk away while he was still able to walk away, or walk anywhere for that matter. While he is still a functioning human being.
The guy played at Wisconsin like his hair was on fire, as if his life depended on it. He played hurt, and he played with heart, and he was always there at the right time, for 4 years at Wisconsin. Which was why last year I had said that he was my favorite pick for the 49ers last year, because they were getting a warrior.
He also realized that someone of his physical stature simply couldn't continue to play his style of football for very long. He is not this big physical specimen at MLB.
It takes guts to walk away from that kind of money at such a young age, but he did what was best for himself in the long run
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Oh and someone please tell me the last time Ahmad Brooks played inside linebacker. If my memory serves me correctly, the next time he does will be the first time.
And I find it odd that people are taking Borland to task for leaving, but seem to be cool with the FACT that Brooks actually did quit on this team last year
To answer the Brooks question apparently in college and for a year at Cinci.
As for Borland, it still seems odd to me that you would do this after your rookie year. But each to their own. What are your thoughts on the 9ers D now? I think we are still in the same position really, just need to draft someone.
As for Borland, it still seems odd to me that you would do this after your rookie year. But each to their own. What are your thoughts on the 9ers D now? I think we are still in the same position really, just need to draft someone.
If you watch his interview he said that he was writing to his parents and relaying his concerns to them during last season. He's a very bright kid, and he did his research.
As far as Brooks, that was 8 years ago, and he played all over the place at Virginia, mainly as an OLB and DE.
I have no idea what to make of the defense, but I'm of the mindset that they should just switch to the 4-3 at this point.
As far as Brooks, that was 8 years ago, and he played all over the place at Virginia, mainly as an OLB and DE.
I have no idea what to make of the defense, but I'm of the mindset that they should just switch to the 4-3 at this point.
Totally. I haven't seen any of Mallet at this level, so I can't really comment there (think I saw one brief sub appearance).
Hoyer's not great, but I think he's better than many others think. I also wouldn't be surprised if the fresh start gives him a bit of a boost.
Pretty sure you can rest assured that you won't be seeing Ahmad line up at ILB, but it is nice that we have some pretty sick outside backers. We need some quality + depth somewhere! Lynch looks the part, and Aldon will finally have some continuity through the offseason (even if J. Smith isn't underneath to stir shit up, circa a couple of years ago when they were so fun to watch).
As for Borland, pretty simply put, he's a very smart guy. I'm saying that because of what I saw last year, and what I've heard more recently. He knows that he could be a special player, he understands the game on an elite level. His anticipation, the way he reads the game, it's tremendous. What he also knows, is that to be that special player, to play his game the way he needs to play it, he needs to get his head stuck in. Imeans that some brain damage is going to be pretty much inevitable for him -- and it's not like you can choose how much damage ultimately occurs.
He made the right decision for himself. He's a smart, educated man (who's headed back to school), and I'm sure that provided life doesn't unexpectedly come kick his ass, he's going to be a very successful individual (he already is a very successful individual).
Hoyer's not great, but I think he's better than many others think. I also wouldn't be surprised if the fresh start gives him a bit of a boost.
Pretty sure you can rest assured that you won't be seeing Ahmad line up at ILB, but it is nice that we have some pretty sick outside backers. We need some quality + depth somewhere! Lynch looks the part, and Aldon will finally have some continuity through the offseason (even if J. Smith isn't underneath to stir shit up, circa a couple of years ago when they were so fun to watch).
As for Borland, pretty simply put, he's a very smart guy. I'm saying that because of what I saw last year, and what I've heard more recently. He knows that he could be a special player, he understands the game on an elite level. His anticipation, the way he reads the game, it's tremendous. What he also knows, is that to be that special player, to play his game the way he needs to play it, he needs to get his head stuck in. Imeans that some brain damage is going to be pretty much inevitable for him -- and it's not like you can choose how much damage ultimately occurs.
He made the right decision for himself. He's a smart, educated man (who's headed back to school), and I'm sure that provided life doesn't unexpectedly come kick his ass, he's going to be a very successful individual (he already is a very successful individual).
So, no more ineligible WRs outside the box ... that was basically the comp. committee handing Johnny Harbs a tissue and a tampon.
An innovation is original only once, Johny. Keep crying ... I am sure new "gifts" are coming your way, signed "Much Love, Bill"
#kisstherings
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As of today, the play still remains legal, is coached and defended, in 14,048 US high schools.
Guess the bar at the NFL just isn't high enough ... no surprises there, considering the chairman of the comps committee is a coach with 3 winning season out of 20 and is still considered by many in the NFL one of the better coaches out there.
In the end of the day, NFL owners can't be expected to find coaches smart enough to deal with things innovative and ... different. So, dumbing down the game is the next best thing in trying to keep up with the Patriots.
#standardsofexcellence
An innovation is original only once, Johny. Keep crying ... I am sure new "gifts" are coming your way, signed "Much Love, Bill"
#kisstherings
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As of today, the play still remains legal, is coached and defended, in 14,048 US high schools.
Guess the bar at the NFL just isn't high enough ... no surprises there, considering the chairman of the comps committee is a coach with 3 winning season out of 20 and is still considered by many in the NFL one of the better coaches out there.
In the end of the day, NFL owners can't be expected to find coaches smart enough to deal with things innovative and ... different. So, dumbing down the game is the next best thing in trying to keep up with the Patriots.
#standardsofexcellence