What is your opinion on Mario Haggans?

[Ickybaluky]

I know he was a backup his entire career, but with his size he seems like he might be a better fit for a 3-4 team.

What do you think?

[Jaybird]

Re: What is your opinion on Mario Haggans?

I think he should never play more then he does!!!

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[TigerJ]

Re: What is your opinion on Mario Haggans?

Haggan's main drawback as any kind of starting linebacker in the NFL is his lack of footspeed. He runs the 40 somewhere north of 5 seconds. As a rush linebacker in a 3-4 defense he will have a hard time pressuring the QB. On passing plays, he can't cover quicker players in the short zone. He would have a tough time covering quick running backs carrying the ball outside. If he takes the wrong angle, almost any back in the league is going to be past him before he can make a correction.

On the plus side, I think he's reasonably smart, very tough and strong.

[ZacGriffi~82]

Re: What is your opinion on Mario Haggans?

He's made an impact when he's out there. I thought he might be in the doghouse for something.

[colin]

Re: What is your opinion on Mario Haggans?

he is strong like a damn ox.

new england prolly could get something out of him, as a giant seau type lining up in the gap he's about to rush.

[YardRat]

Re: What is your opinion on Mario Haggans?

I think Haggan would be a good fit for a 3-4 team, as long as he has two stronger players around him.

[Ickybaluky]

Re: What is your opinion on Mario Haggans?

Can he take on a OG, shed and tackle?

The Pats haven't had a big, inside hammer since Ted Johnson retired. A run-down guy to play SSILB in a 3-4, with gap responsibilities. Haggans is big enough to play that role, I'm just wondering if people thought he could shed an OG and tackle.

I don't think his speed would be an issue in that role, as he would mainly be playing on run downs and have inside responsibilities. Obviously, he wouldn't be able to cover a lot and wouldn't be a chase guy, but I think a guy like Ted Johnson was what I was thinking of.

TJ was a weapon because he was very good at defeating blocks and bringing guys down. He didn't get pushed off the ball. Haggans has that kind of size, I was wondering if people thought he could take on a block and make the tackle without getting lost in the wash. It is a lot harder than it sounds.

[Jeff1220]

Re: What is your opinion on Mario Haggans?

One thing I do know about him, he was by far the funniest in the Bills look-a-like pics this past season (think bowling ball).

[Marvelous]

Re: What is your opinion on Mario Haggans?

He reminds of Farrier (Jets) you know right before he emerged.. I could see him contributing on a 3-4 team. He is a hard hard hitter.. He really flies when he's the gunner. I base that on 1 play the season before last where he flew down the field and totaly blew up the ball carrier. You all would remember the play if we could watch it... I like him. He's better then Stamer & Coy Wire. He plays decent when he comes in for the redzone. JC likes him cause he was on the field alot lastseason, esp redzone.. Sure we were decimated @ LB.. but still....

[Ebenezer]

Re: What is your opinion on Mario Haggans?

I know he was a backup his entire career, but with his size he seems like he might be a better fit for a 3-4 team.

What do you think?

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