How was the Colds D with Angerer hurt last year?

@cribbs-is-the-man said:

Actually Frostee Rucker has played pretty well this season. He may be the most disruptive D-Lineman on our team, obviously not a Pro Bowler but not shabby either IMO. Looks like a good pickup. Also Phil Taylor was really good as a ROOKIE... Of course hes gonna get tired with the transition from college to the pros, but he was really disruptive especially toward the end of the season last year, Im excited to see if he can build off of that. Plus now with Hughes, Winn, and Rubin, we can really rotate out those 2 positions and keep players fresh.

thats not saying much.. kinda like saying she is the prettiest ugly girl in the bunch!

@miktoxic said:

it would help if we had another DE opposite sheard. anyone know the name of the person that has that responsibility now....cuz i sure as hell don't.

Actually Frostee Rucker has played pretty well this season. He may be the most disruptive D-Lineman on our team, obviously not a Pro Bowler but not shabby either IMO. Looks like a good pickup. Also Phil Taylor was really good as a ROOKIE... Of course hes gonna get tired with the transition from college to the pros, but he was really disruptive especially toward the end of the season last year, Im excited to see if he can build off of that. Plus now with Hughes, Winn, and Rubin, we can really rotate out those 2 positions and keep players fresh.

Sheard didn't need Taylor last year, Taylor wasn't really a factor. This is the same Phil Taylor we saw take off plays and rarely collapse the pocket.

Sheard isn't even this guy who flourishes from his athleticism, on draft day I clearly remember McShay saying "He's not the most athletic guy, but he is probably one of the smartest football players in this draft"

Maybe he'll be better at linebacker if we switch to a 3-4 next year.

@slimdawg said:

I would most definitely add Rubin to that list, i know hes a little beat up right now but is still a staple on the D line. I would take it a bit further too, and say he's more valuable than Taylor. Taylor potentially has more of an upside than Rubin but the D plays better overall when Rubin is in there and is healthy.

You're right. Thanks for correcting me.

Haden and Rubin are acceptable. Taylor, Shepard and Ward are borderline. The rest wouldn't make make most NFL rosters.

@roach said:

Agreed. Mostly......

We have two good players on D, Haden and Taylor. Sheard is a fan favorite, but a true liability on 1st and 2nd down. Sheard and Ward would make most NFL rosters, but not all. Definately not as starters. The rest of the defense is dog shit. Robertson played well, but is a special teamer on most rosters at best.

The Colts were brilliant today. Just run your offense and after you're ahead, just manage the game. That's all you need to do to be beat our team.

I would most definitely add Rubin to that list, i know hes a little beat up right now but is still a staple on the D line. I would take it a bit further too, and say he's more valuable than Taylor. Taylor potentially has more of an upside than Rubin but the D plays better overall when Rubin is in there and is healthy.

@badnewsbrowns said:

Seems all that Sheard can do is outside speed rush which the Colts consistently countered all game.

This guy has been a no show all season, our defense will never be good unless this guy gets some inside moves in his arsenal.

TJ Ward is fucking horrible too, Sheard and Little = total fuckin busts on a shitty defense, Heckert is a failure.

Agreed. Mostly......

We have two good players on D, Haden and Taylor. Sheard is a fan favorite, but a true liability on 1st and 2nd down. Sheard and Ward would make most NFL rosters, but not all. Definately not as starters. The rest of the defense is dog shit. Robertson played well, but is a special teamer on most rosters at best.

The Colts were brilliant today. Just run your offense and after you're ahead, just manage the game. That's all you need to do to be beat our team.

Little did well, I think the pressure of being the go to guy is a bit much for him though, hence the dropsies.

@badnewsbrowns said:

Seems all that Sheard can do is outside speed rush which the Colts consistently countered all game.

This guy has been a no show all season, our defense will never be good unless this guy gets some inside moves in his arsenal.

TJ Ward is fucking horrible too, Sheard and Little = total fuckin busts on a shitty defense, Heckert is a failure.

IIRC, looking at the stats Little had 6 catches and no drops. (at least on catchable balls) Pretty nice grab in the end zone on an overthrown ball too. Ward got sucked in on some bad defensive assignments. We could have done worse.