Hawkeye0202
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I don't think that is the case at all.Losing Travis stings, but it was quite evident he wasn't the same player last year. I was surprised to see Looney resigned, now it makes perfect sense. The team was aware of his retirement.
Never said he was all pro, but he did a good job, especially getting thrown in there, and he improved as the year went on. Ive watch a bunch of centers that are much worse. Even stepnoski was getting run over the last couple years in Dallas because the NFL outgrew him. Frank Cornish was only serviceable. When Donaldson replaced stepnoski, I thought wow, what a center! Fred beard didn't have a great season himself last year, coming back after a year off. Williams isn't built like an inside guy and he gets run over!No offense to Looney, we saw more than enough of his cerebral capabilities at center in 2018. It was a mess. He can physically do the job, but if you have a clue, you should know it is more than that.
Funny how the narrative changes.Never said he was all pro, but he did a good job, especially getting thrown in there, and he improved as the year went on. Ive watch a bunch of centers that are much worse. Even stepnoski was getting run over the last couple years in Dallas because the NFL outgrew him. Frank Cornish was only serviceable. When Donaldson replaced stepnoski, I thought wow, what a center! Fred beard didn't have a great season himself last year, coming back after a year off. Williams isn't built like an inside guy and he gets run over!
No doubt Fredrick had special talent at his position. He will be missed. But let's not forget we've already shown we can make the playoffs without him at C.The good news is that we have Williams, McGovern and Looney to compete for the two starting spots. The bad news is none of them ever may be on Frederick's peak level.
Even not at his peak last year, one of the reason the blocking improved is because Frederick makes good adjustments based on what he sees. He doesn't get fooled much in making sure everyone is picking up the right man on stunts and blitzes.
Oh I'm sure you know a ton more about his disease than he does....Does he realize year 2 after the disease is typically better?
True, very true.Maybe he was waiting for a specific recovery milestone and got his answer and it wasn't good. It still beats how Witten did it.
It is not even that. He knows his body best.Oh I'm sure you know a ton more about his disease than he does....
I think he is wrong.Unable to post it right now but Broaddus saying Matt Hennessy of Temple is the best center in the draft.
Does he realize year 2 after the disease is typically better?
That rule really needs to change. Retirement should be treated differently.
I bet he does not even make one season before he quits.Look for LVE to be next in a year or two; bank on it.
My narrative has never changed, you are smoking something dude! Fred was great before sickness, less than AVG when he came back, several games in, he did ok, ended the year ok. He needed on more off season. Too bad he quit on working for it.Funny how the narrative changes.
Before today: Frederick did great! He played at a high level despite his challenges!
Today: Well, he was clearly struggling. It was obvious.
that makes me feel better.Not surprised by this at all.....
Question was asked by Alex Marvez to him and Brugler on Twitter. I was hoping to see Bruglers response but didn't. I think he is a better talent evaluator.I think he is wrong.
Hennessy is good, but he is probably the third best in a perfect draftworld.
I was speaking hypothetically.My narrative has never changed, you are smoking something dude! Fred was great before sickness, less than AVG when he came back, several games in, he did ok, ended the year ok. He needed on more off season. Too bad he quit on working for it.