Comments on: Battle a No Show at OTA’s

By: bamBAM

bamBAM — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:17:45 +0000

Against Arizona Willis hunted down a WR and forced OT … in OT Banta Caine fell on a fumble in the endzone
http://www.nfl.com/videos?videoId=09000d5d8074f82d

By: MSouza

MSouza — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 18:39:58 +0000

LOL

He makes good points, but he is wrong. He only had 2 less assisted tackles then Patrick Willis and 45 less solo. I also don’t remember watching highlights of him chasing a wide receiver down from behind allowing us to eventually win the game. Patrick Willis was the best rookie linebacker this year. Only Jets fans seem to think otherwise. Personally I thought John Beason was even better than David Harris.

By: bamBAM

bamBAM — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:41:47 +0000

A Jets blog suggests that Harris was a superior rookie LB to Willis. They make some interesting points. Check it out:

http://mvn.com/nfl-jets/2008/06/10/jets-about-to-jump-to-the-next-level/

By: Adam49

Adam49 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:15:36 +0000

I heard that Shawntae Spencer got hurt already this year.I think it’s about time we let this guy go.He doesn”t make any plays,he’s always hurt and i’m just sick of his ass.He’s the Jonas Jennings of cornerbacks.

By: Adam49

Adam49 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:12:33 +0000

Ona differant subject I heard that

By: Goldsmith 49

Goldsmith 49 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:25:07 +0000

I believe that Arnaz is a dependable receiver, but he will have to prove that he is a better playmaker after the catch than some of the other guys such as Jason Hill, Ashley Lelie, and Josh Morgan. I know that Hill and Lelie did not have much production last year but both of them have good speed. With some coaching and Martz putting them in a position to make plays this could take some of the pressure off Frank Gore. Remember that Jason Hill ran a 4.32 at the combine and he had a very productive college career. I hope that he matures as a receiver and make some plays.

By: ninerfaithful

ninerfaithful — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:49:50 +0000

who could forget #99 Lawson is a bad ass !!! no doubt about it he will break out this year

By: jc25

jc25 — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 15:52:48 +0000

what did everybody forget about manny lawson?

By: Adam49

Adam49 — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:42:07 +0000

I think the bottom line is like Gomez said.He is now expandable.

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 03:18:29 +0000

Actually Battle was a High School QB when he was recruited to Notre Dame. And after 2 years at Notre Dame as Qb they converted him to a WR. B/c it was best chance for him to get on the field. So he did play some WR in college.
And it’s not impossible for former Qb’s to change positions but it isn’t an easy transition either..
Now Crouch was just a system Qb in college and most new that from get go which is why he slid to the 3rd an drafted as WR. I don’t think it was his ability not to do the position but i think it was more of his attitude b/c he was drafted at wr and wanted to be a qb and slacked off and it showed which is why he doesn’t play anymore. That and i think he got hurt at some point and then just lost even more heart. But his heart was never in WR at any point. and thats why his career never even started.

As far as College Qb’s turned Pro WR Randle EL. He’s a little overrated i think but has had a productive career when he can get his hands on the ball. And I think Hines Ward if i’m not mistaken played Qb/Rb on plays as well as Wr in college so he was a bit of a slash player in college..

I mean it is possible to convert guys over but only if they want to convert and put as much time and dedication in it as anything else. Issue is a lot of college Qb’s want to be Qb’s in pro’s to b/c 1 it pays more and 2 its more prolific. So when they say your going to be a Wr he’s like I want to be a Qb and may not put that full effort into learning the new position. And then sometimes its as simple as some are willing to but just dont have the athletic ability to make the change.