Jackson is better at run support than Woolen and most RBs like to run right. It's also the easier side for right handed QBs to throw a bubble screen or scramble. Jackson led the team in tackles last week with 7.
Re positional players as coaches, a young safety (I forget who) was asked what he learned from playing with Earl Thomas. “Nothing--I don’t have that kind of speed.”
The best coaches are students of the position and great communicators. Ted Williams was an excellent hitting coach not because he was the Greatest Hitter of All-Time but because he studied the techniques of hitting and loved to pass on his knowledge. On the other hand, a teammate once responded to his recommendation that the guy take more pitches with “I’m not you, Ted. I need all three of my strikes.”
My question was tongue in cheek, smartass, and I thought it sort of sounded cool. "Hey, Joe, where you think your going with that gun in your hand? I'm going down to shoot my old lady....I caught her messing around with another man". I always think about that song whenever the name Joe comes up.
As to why players play on the left or right as CB's? In Sherman's case, as far as I know, he replaced the left cornerback and became a shutdown corner on the left side. Once he was a superstar, he sometimes trying following another superstar WR around the field with mixed results. Ultimately, someone decided to keep him mostly at LCB because that was where he excelled.
Tariq Woolen played RCB in college in the tape I have seen, and he took that spot, perhaps, because he feels more comfortable there. Or maybe Mike Jackson feels more comfortable at LCB. We don't exactly know because it's like baseball. If a hitter had a weakness, he wouldn't advertise it. So these guys don't talk about why people are placed one place or another. Carroll seems to prefer to have his corners get good on one side. Then it's probably like the OL. Players develop experience on one side or another and may perform better in that position. Everyone wondered why Lewis was moved to the left side. No one is saying.
They tried Reid at LCB, and he was meh, then moved him to RCB and he was exceptional. Sherman was exceptional at LCB, but less so on the right side. Woolen might be one of those guys that can follow anyone around the field, but the other DB's need to be able to adjust their responsibilities on the fly. I've not seen Carroll employ such a system. It takes a special player, but can still result in more missed assignments, etc. than any advantage.
I think that a CB gets used to where the sideline is and adjusts/hones their technique to funnel receivers inside or how to push them to the sideline. Not saying they are not phenomenal athletes that can't make adjustments. It just seems they can be more effective working one side of the field.
well, we should not count the USA games in Red states and Blue states as separate countries so I will go with US, England, Mexico, Canada and now Germany. - Bruce's return has been my favorite store of the year. I can truly imagine how pre-Superbowl storyline will go. 'Hauled in off the sofa and joined the Hawks on their March to Redemption, Bruce Irvin's leadership and performance merit being considered as the defensive team MVP.'..
On the rookie class, I don't think they're done yet. I think D Young is going to be a player. We saw him make a bone-headed play, and a great play keeping a punt out of the end zone last week.
I think he has special written all over him. His size, speed, an ethic are great.
And Tyreke Smith, drafted in the 5th, should be taking notes from Bruce right now. He could fit that spot and make his mark.
Jackson is better at run support than Woolen and most RBs like to run right. It's also the easier side for right handed QBs to throw a bubble screen or scramble. Jackson led the team in tackles last week with 7.
Final question answer, US, Canada, England , Mexico, and now Germany. Bruce will conquer Asia next.
Re positional players as coaches, a young safety (I forget who) was asked what he learned from playing with Earl Thomas. “Nothing--I don’t have that kind of speed.”
The best coaches are students of the position and great communicators. Ted Williams was an excellent hitting coach not because he was the Greatest Hitter of All-Time but because he studied the techniques of hitting and loved to pass on his knowledge. On the other hand, a teammate once responded to his recommendation that the guy take more pitches with “I’m not you, Ted. I need all three of my strikes.”
Ted worked with Red Sox minor league hitters at spring training for years. His teammates loved him.
My question was tongue in cheek, smartass, and I thought it sort of sounded cool. "Hey, Joe, where you think your going with that gun in your hand? I'm going down to shoot my old lady....I caught her messing around with another man". I always think about that song whenever the name Joe comes up.
As to why players play on the left or right as CB's? In Sherman's case, as far as I know, he replaced the left cornerback and became a shutdown corner on the left side. Once he was a superstar, he sometimes trying following another superstar WR around the field with mixed results. Ultimately, someone decided to keep him mostly at LCB because that was where he excelled.
Tariq Woolen played RCB in college in the tape I have seen, and he took that spot, perhaps, because he feels more comfortable there. Or maybe Mike Jackson feels more comfortable at LCB. We don't exactly know because it's like baseball. If a hitter had a weakness, he wouldn't advertise it. So these guys don't talk about why people are placed one place or another. Carroll seems to prefer to have his corners get good on one side. Then it's probably like the OL. Players develop experience on one side or another and may perform better in that position. Everyone wondered why Lewis was moved to the left side. No one is saying.
Hmm, I was just answering your question genuinely.
And I appreciate that. But the proper answer might be what you answered, but with more than a little luck sprinkled in.
They tried Reid at LCB, and he was meh, then moved him to RCB and he was exceptional. Sherman was exceptional at LCB, but less so on the right side. Woolen might be one of those guys that can follow anyone around the field, but the other DB's need to be able to adjust their responsibilities on the fly. I've not seen Carroll employ such a system. It takes a special player, but can still result in more missed assignments, etc. than any advantage.
I think that a CB gets used to where the sideline is and adjusts/hones their technique to funnel receivers inside or how to push them to the sideline. Not saying they are not phenomenal athletes that can't make adjustments. It just seems they can be more effective working one side of the field.
well, we should not count the USA games in Red states and Blue states as separate countries so I will go with US, England, Mexico, Canada and now Germany. - Bruce's return has been my favorite store of the year. I can truly imagine how pre-Superbowl storyline will go. 'Hauled in off the sofa and joined the Hawks on their March to Redemption, Bruce Irvin's leadership and performance merit being considered as the defensive team MVP.'..
On the rookie class, I don't think they're done yet. I think D Young is going to be a player. We saw him make a bone-headed play, and a great play keeping a punt out of the end zone last week.
I think he has special written all over him. His size, speed, an ethic are great.
And Tyreke Smith, drafted in the 5th, should be taking notes from Bruce right now. He could fit that spot and make his mark.
This rookie class may have more to come.
And Boye is doing well with his snaps.
And KWIII. Wow. Somewhere past very special.
With Bruce, I'm going with Canada, Mexico, England, US, and Germany.