"Our next weakside linebacker..." - The Orange Mane

HorseHead · 10-11-2007, 10:46 AM

His name: Landon Johnson, he's flying all over the place for the Bengals.

I know he got nicked up a couple of weeks ago against the Pats, but he is a free agent after this year, and alot of teams will be checking him out....

jmz313 · 10-11-2007, 10:55 AM

I'd rather spend FA money on a MLB then move DJ back to the Weak side. Overall would make the corps much stronger. DJ needs the space for his talents to be utilized.

BroncoBuff · 10-11-2007, 11:16 AM

Agreed jmz ... that's the best plan. Gold's gotta go. His presence has hamstrung the developmnt of our defensive lineup far too long. And in the long run his presence has hurt almost as much as losing Al Wilson. DJ could be a borderline-elite Will by now had he continued there after his rookie year.

chaz · 10-11-2007, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BroncoBuff

Agreed jmz ... that's the best plan. Gold's gotta go. His presence has hamstrung the developmnt of our defensive lineup far too long. And in the long run his presence has hurt almost as much as losing Al Wilson. DJ could be a borderline-elite Will by now had he continued there after his rookie year.

completely agree, DJ needs to get back to what is natural for him...Gold has been in the way of that. Draft someone who is a natural mike.

Beantown Bronco · 10-11-2007, 12:00 PM

People that are in favor of moving DJ back to the weakside because they want him to be a playmaker again, etc. are forgetting one major thing: the WLB in Bates' scheme is NOT supposed to be that guy. The WLB is supposed to be funneling the plays back to the middle and, as a result, the MLB is supposed to be the "playmaker."

Funny how the Gold haters were calling him selfish and "not playing within the scheme" just a short time ago, yet now they are clamoring for DJ to do that very thing.

BroncoBuff · 10-11-2007, 12:02 PM

The whole thing is a huge mess ....

CBF1 · 10-11-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Beantown Bronco

People that are in favor of moving DJ back to the weakside because they want him to be a playmaker again, etc. are forgetting one major thing: the WLB in Bates' scheme is NOT supposed to be that guy. The WLB is supposed to be funneling the plays back to the middle and, as a result, the MLB is supposed to be the "playmaker."

Funny how the Gold haters were calling him selfish and "not playing within the scheme" just a short time ago, yet now they are clamoring for DJ to do that very thing.

Does not matter what the WLB assignments are in Bates system..... Gold does not work there. I do not care is DJ is playmaker in this _efence, He is not MLB material. Put him back to where he belongs or trade him for someone that is.

Peoples Champ · 10-11-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by jmz313

I'd rather spend FA money on a MLB then move DJ back to the Weak side. Overall would make the corps much stronger. DJ needs the space for his talents to be utilized.

I agree, we need another big run stopper in the middle like al wilson, i just dont know whos on the market, DJ was way better at outside

HEAV · 10-11-2007, 12:22 PM

Sign Boss Bailey for Strong-side

Draft a college thumper for the middle

DJ back to Weakside

jmz313 · 10-11-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Beantown Bronco

People that are in favor of moving DJ back to the weakside because they want him to be a playmaker again, etc. are forgetting one major thing: the WLB in Bates' scheme is NOT supposed to be that guy. The WLB is supposed to be funneling the plays back to the middle and, as a result, the MLB is supposed to be the "playmaker."

Funny how the Gold haters were calling him selfish and "not playing within the scheme" just a short time ago, yet now they are clamoring for DJ to do that very thing.

Whats funny is if the WLB is so insignifigant why do we as fans blame Gold for so much. I understand your logic but DJ is really just not MLB "playmaker" material in this system. You Need a mean dude who is smart yet nasty. Zach thomas was perfect.

BroncoInferno · 10-11-2007, 01:45 PM

This thread is hilarious. I wish they would move DJ back to WILL so this utter myth that he would be Derrick Brooks Jr. can be squashed once and for all. The same troubles that plague him at MLB/SSLB--play diagnosis, instincts, reacting to alignments, etc--will follow him whereever he goes, I'm afraid.

jmz313 · 10-11-2007, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BroncoInferno

This thread is hilarious. I wish they would move DJ back to WILL so this utter myth that he would be Derrick Brooks Jr. can be squashed once and for all. The same troubles that plague him at MLB/SSLB--play diagnosis, instincts, reacting to alignments, etc--will follow him whereever he goes, I'm afraid.

I dunno. He had a pretty decent year in is rookie/only season as a WILL.

Bigdawg26 · 10-11-2007, 03:54 PM

Yea we need to move DJ back to WLB. He is a play making LB that can make plays in space, and we can sign or draft a thumper MLB, and get Boss Bailey to take hold of the SLB spot.

bpc · 10-11-2007, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdawg26

Yea we need to move DJ back to WLB. He is a play making LB that can make plays in space, and we can sign or draft a thumper MLB, and get Boss Bailey to take hold of the SLB spot.

whoa whoa whoa, playmaking? In space? I've seen him totally whiff in space and I think he has a sack for each year he's been in the league... its even worse when you look at how many INT's he has... he's averaging .25 INT's for every season he's played.

He is a finesse LB for his size that has the speed to chase down plays. I agree that WILL seems to be the only position for him. Either he is there or he probably won't be with us for all that much longer.

I think SOCAL said he had a option on his contract after the season...

Peace.

skmoser · 10-11-2007, 05:44 PM

sign Karlos Dansby
draft James Laurinaitis

Strong Side - Dansby
Middle - Laurinaitis
Weak Side - DJ

Kaylore · 10-11-2007, 06:35 PM

We should draft one. We almost did this last draft. Give us a linebacker that isn't tiny and worthless PLEASE!

want2bAbronco2 · 10-11-2007, 06:45 PM

I would rather move DJ to Will, and draft a Mike, and sign Lance Briggs.

azbroncfan · 10-11-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdawg26

Yea we need to move DJ back to WLB. He is a play making LB that can make plays in space, and we can sign or draft a thumper MLB, and get Boss Bailey to take hold of the SLB spot.

All that DJ has proved so far into his career is that he is very athletic with no instincts and doesn't make playse.

SoCalBronco · 10-11-2007, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bpc

whoa whoa whoa, playmaking? In space? I've seen him totally whiff in space and I think he has a sack for each year he's been in the league... its even worse when you look at how many INT's he has... he's averaging .25 INT's for every season he's played.

He is a finesse LB for his size that has the speed to chase down plays. I agree that WILL seems to be the only position for him. Either he is there or he probably won't be with us for all that much longer.

I think SOCAL said he had a option on his contract after the season...

Peace.

The 2009 year is voidable, not the 2008 year.

Ray Finkle · 10-11-2007, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by HEAV

Sign Boss Bailey for Strong-side

Draft a college thumper for the middle

DJ back to Weakside

why would you sign tissue paper Bailey?

Bigdawg26 · 10-11-2007, 09:35 PM

Yea I dunno about Bailey I just thought it would be cool to have another Bailey on our team. Maybe for depth he would be good though, but he is very talented. Dansby would be nice though as SLB. But we need to draft a MLB and sign a SLB or draft a SLB and sign a MLB. Man I wish trotter was still there. Maybe we can trade Mike Bell for Trotter.

BroncoBuff · 10-12-2007, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdawg26

Yea I dunno about Bailey I just thought it would be cool to have another Bailey on our team. Maybe for depth he would be good though, but he is very talented. Dansby would be nice though as SLB. But we need to draft a MLB and sign a SLB or draft a SLB and sign a MLB. Man I wish trotter was still there. Maybe we can trade Mike Bell for Trotter.

Trotter is a damaged goods over-the-hill temporary patch - just like Simeon Rice.

No thank you.

yavoon · 10-12-2007, 01:47 PM

vilma would probably be an effective MLB in bates system. good instincts.

10-11-2007, 10:46 AM	#1
HorseHead Ring of Famer Stay thirsty my friends.. Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,212 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bay Bay	"Our next weakside linebacker..." His name: Landon Johnson, he's flying all over the place for the Bengals. I know he got nicked up a couple of weeks ago against the Pats, but he is a free agent after this year, and alot of teams will be checking him out....

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10-11-2007, 10:55 AM	#2
jmz313 Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 982	I'd rather spend FA money on a MLB then move DJ back to the Weak side. Overall would make the corps much stronger. DJ needs the space for his talents to be utilized.

10-11-2007, 11:16 AM	#3
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,435 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	Agreed jmz ... that's the best plan. Gold's gotta go. His presence has hamstrung the developmnt of our defensive lineup far too long. And in the long run his presence has hurt almost as much as losing Al Wilson. DJ could be a borderline-elite Will by now had he continued there after his rookie year.

10-11-2007, 12:00 PM	#5
Beantown Bronco Athletic Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mass Posts: 19,043 Adopt-a-Bronco: Matt Prater	People that are in favor of moving DJ back to the weakside because they want him to be a playmaker again, etc. are forgetting one major thing: the WLB in Bates' scheme is NOT supposed to be that guy. The WLB is supposed to be funneling the plays back to the middle and, as a result, the MLB is supposed to be the "playmaker." Funny how the Gold haters were calling him selfish and "not playing within the scheme" just a short time ago, yet now they are clamoring for DJ to do that very thing.

10-11-2007, 12:02 PM	#6
BroncoBuff *************** Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 25,435 Adopt-a-Bronco: QUANTERUS SMITH	The whole thing is a huge mess ....

10-11-2007, 12:22 PM	#9
HEAV Ring of Famer It's about the Team Join Date: May 2003 Location: The Ville Posts: 12,077 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brian Dawkins	Sign Boss Bailey for Strong-side Draft a college thumper for the middle DJ back to Weakside

10-11-2007, 01:45 PM	#11
BroncoInferno Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 13,000	This thread is hilarious. I wish they would move DJ back to WILL so this utter myth that he would be Derrick Brooks Jr. can be squashed once and for all. The same troubles that plague him at MLB/SSLB--play diagnosis, instincts, reacting to alignments, etc--will follow him whereever he goes, I'm afraid.

10-11-2007, 03:54 PM	#13
Bigdawg26 Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,476 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Yea we need to move DJ back to WLB. He is a play making LB that can make plays in space, and we can sign or draft a thumper MLB, and get Boss Bailey to take hold of the SLB spot.

10-11-2007, 05:44 PM	#15
skmoser Rookie Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 95	sign Karlos Dansby draft James Laurinaitis Strong Side - Dansby Middle - Laurinaitis Weak Side - DJ

10-11-2007, 06:35 PM	#16
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,061 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	We should draft one. We almost did this last draft. Give us a linebacker that isn't tiny and worthless PLEASE!

10-11-2007, 06:45 PM	#17
want2bAbronco2 Pro Bowler Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 618	I would rather move DJ to Will, and draft a Mike, and sign Lance Briggs.

10-11-2007, 09:35 PM	#21
Bigdawg26 Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,476 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Yea I dunno about Bailey I just thought it would be cool to have another Bailey on our team. Maybe for depth he would be good though, but he is very talented. Dansby would be nice though as SLB. But we need to draft a MLB and sign a SLB or draft a SLB and sign a MLB. Man I wish trotter was still there. Maybe we can trade Mike Bell for Trotter.

10-12-2007, 01:47 PM	#23
yavoon Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 10,260	vilma would probably be an effective MLB in bates system. good instincts.