Can anyone defend Sheppard anymore?

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  • X-Era
    What this generation tolerates, the next generation will embrace
    • Feb 2005
    • 27670
    #1

    Can anyone defend Sheppard anymore?

    Go back and watch the tape again. Both Chris Johnson TD runs went right by Sheppard who didn't get off his blocks. The guy is not a starter in this league. On the long TD Barnett didn't get off his block either.

    Pile jumping, missing tackles, getting washed out, over-pursuing, under-pursuing, out of position... This is not adequate linebacking in the NFL and Sheppard is one of the biggest culprits. It has to be fixed or our defense will be a liability.

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  • Mahdi
    Registered User
    • Mar 2004
    • 10584
    #2
    Re: Can anyone defend Sheppard anymore?

    Originally posted by X-Era View Post
    Go back and watch the tape again. Both Chris Johnson TD runs went right by Sheppard who didn't get off his blocks. The guy is not a starter in this league. On the long TD Barnett didn't get off his block either.

    Pile jumping, missing tackles, getting washed out, over-pursuing, under-pursuing, out of position... This is not adequate linebacking in the NFL and Sheppard is one of the biggest culprits. It has to be fixed or our defense will be a liability.
    I think the problem with our run defense is obvious. Our REs are terrible. Anderson was getting bulldozed and Kelsay is no better. We also have the rookie Bradham on that side who I'm starting to think should start over Sheppard at MLB.

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    • coastal
      Legendary Zoner
      • Mar 2005
      • 15503
      #3
      Re: Can anyone defend Sheppard anymore?

      He's a fill and kill backer and being showcased to highlight his weaknesses.

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      • Night Train
        Retired - On Several Levels
        • Jul 2005
        • 33117
        #4
        Re: Can anyone defend Sheppard anymore?

        Kirk Morrison isn't dressing and can play MLB welll against the run. Bradham is an OLB and needs the reps. Barnett isn't doing much.

        After QB, LB is a crying need 2-3 times over. Then find the right coaches to put them in position to make plays.
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        • Mahdi
          Registered User
          • Mar 2004
          • 10584
          #5
          Re: Can anyone defend Sheppard anymore?

          Originally posted by Night Train View Post
          Kirk Morrison isn't dressing and can play MLB welll against the run. Bradham is an OLB and needs the reps. Barnett isn't doing much.

          After QB, LB is a crying need 2-3 times over. Then find the right coaches to put them in position to make plays.
          Kirk is horrible against the run.

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          • DraftBoy
            Administrator
            • Jul 2002
            • 107296
            #6
            Re: Can anyone defend Sheppard anymore?

            Originally posted by coastal View Post
            He's a fill and kill backer and being showcased to highlight his weaknesses.
            Well he's not filling for **** right now. He's not reading pre-snap keys, and he's not seeing the play develop. He's playing a read and react style that has him a step slow and a dollar short.
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            • djjimkelly
              Registered User
              • Apr 2003
              • 7045
              #7
              Re: Can anyone defend Sheppard anymore?

              my only defense for him is that hes in a scheme that acts like a glove and trys to catch everything

              never on attack.

              i dont think hes a player but who the **** could be in this scheme at MLB
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              • coastal
                Legendary Zoner
                • Mar 2005
                • 15503
                #8
                Re: Can anyone defend Sheppard anymore?

                Originally posted by DraftBoy View Post
                Well he's not filling for **** right now. He's not reading pre-snap keys, and he's not seeing the play develop. He's playing a read and react style that has him a step slow and a dollar short.
                He's playing a read and react style because he's being coached to.

                duh.
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