Denzel Ward

[Randolphkeys]

Sure, I want them to throw Ward's way, too. But my point is, it's not a huge benefit for Ward having a stud on the other side. It's not making it "easier" on him like Miller may be doing for Chubb.

The purpose of a defensive coordinator isn't to make it easier on Ward. The purpose is to make the opposing quarterback as uncomfortable as possible. Having at least three of the five defensive backs (outside corners, nickel, safties) capable of lowering completion percentages is just as valuable as the individual pass rushers, because blitzes are less of a risk.

 

[Lee]

Sure, I want them to throw Ward's way, too. But my point is, it's not a huge benefit for Ward having a stud on the other side. It's not making it "easier" on him like Miller may be doing for Chubb.

It might not be easier for Ward, but 2 stud Corners makes it easier for Myles.

Personally I want a stud DT, one who can pressure the QB up the middle. Nothing is tougher on a QB than up the middle pressure.

 

[dark2332]

The purpose of a defensive coordinator isn't to make it easier on Ward. The purpose is to make the opposing quarterback as uncomfortable as possible. Having at least three of the five defensive backs (outside corners, nickel, safties) capable of lowering completion percentages is just as valuable as the individual pass rushers, because blitzes are less of a risk.

Oh absolutely. I completely agree that we need to acquire another top shelf corner for the sake of the defense.

I was specifically addressing the stated point that Miller makes life easier for Chubb and a top flight corner would do the same for Ward. My argument was that with corners, the other corner doesn’t necessarily help them out directly. They live on their own island. It’s probably the loneliest job in football.

And as @Lee stated, it would do wonders for our defensive line getting to the QB to acquire another. Just not so much for Ward specifically.

 

[Lee]

Oh absolutely. I completely agree that we need to acquire another top shelf corner for the sake of the defense.

I was specifically addressing the point that Miller makes life easier for Chubb and a top flight corner would do the same for Ward. My argument was that corners, the other corner doesn’t necessarily help them out. They live on their own island. It’s probably the loneliest job in football.

And as @Lee stated, it would do wonders for our defensive line getting to the QB to acquire another. Just not so much for Ward specifically.

Loneliest job in football is kicker, and its not even a close 2nd. Kicker might be one of the loneliest job in all of sports. You have Pitchers, goalies, and what ever the fuck JR is right now, but Kicker is up there in all of sports.

 

[dark2332]

Loneliest job in football is kicker, and its not even a close 2nd. Kicker might be one of the loneliest job in all of sports. You have Pitchers, goalies, and what ever the fuck JR is right now, but Kicker is up there in all of sports.

Well, I guess we’ll count kickers as football players, then.

 

[Sticker114]

Well, I guess we’ll count kickers as football players, then.

I got your point, even if everyone wants to nitpick it

 

[The Voice]

Loneliest job in football is kicker, and its not even a close 2nd. Kicker might be one of the loneliest job in all of sports. You have Pitchers, goalies, and what ever the fuck JR is right now, but Kicker is up there in all of sports.

What about long snapper?

 

[The Oi]

One of the weirdest stretches of conversation I can recall on this board in years, outside of OTEAYOR.

 

[Ohio]

View: https://twitter.com/PFF/status/1075115237873991681


Can't wait to have him back.

 

[MGMT]

Still not cleared to practice as of yesterday :/

 

[The Wizard of Moz]

Still not cleared to practice as of yesterday :/

Alright I’m very concerned

I know someone is going to quote some webmd concussion statistics, but in the NFL concussions are usually a miss that game play the next type deal. Or at most miss an additional week.

You can say that’s not right or whatever, but they all get cleared by the same doctors. So this looks like Ward’s is relatively more severe. Which is concerning

 

[Pick6]

Alright I’m very concerned

I know someone is going to quote some webmd concussion statistics, but in the NFL concussions are usually a miss that game play the next type deal. Or at most miss an additional week.

You can say that’s not right or whatever, but they all get cleared by the same doctors. So this looks like Ward’s is relatively more severe. Which is concerning

Didn't Joe Haden miss like 6 weeks for a concussion a few years ago? I'm not sure if they're being extra cautious or not, but I wouldn't mind shutting him down for the season if the option presents itself. We need to think long term.

 

[dark2332]

Alright I’m very concerned

I know someone is going to quote some webmd concussion statistics, but in the NFL concussions are usually a miss that game play the next type deal. Or at most miss an additional week.

You can say that’s not right or whatever, but they all get cleared by the same doctors. So this looks like Ward’s is relatively more severe. Which is concerning

My guess is that he’s going to be shut down for the remainder of the year.

 

[Randolphkeys]

Yeah, one does not simply rush a star back from the concussion protocol to face Hue Jackson and the Bengals.

 

[Snowblind]

I think Collins didn't pass a concussion protocol for like 3 weeks last year.