DMN Blog: Don't blame Bobby Carpenter

[SMCowboy]

I think Carpenter will be fine for the role we are going to use him for, which is a nickel LB. He blitzes well enough and has pass coverage skills. His weakness against the run isnt going to be much of an issue when he's playing almost exclusively on passing downs.

Exactly, and he would also probably fill in decently in needed for Bradie James or Keith Brooking. No Carpenter will never be near as physical of a player as James is or even as physical as Brooking. But if you put him in surrounded by starters, and not backups who are playing poorly, his play would look better to the fan.

 

[cowboyrock]

Exactly, and he would also probably fill in decently in needed for Bradie James or Keith Brooking. No Carpenter will never be near as physical of a player as James is or even as physical as Brooking. But if you put him in surrounded by starters, and not backups who are playing poorly, his play would look better to the fan.

You guys are kidding yourselves. and so is Jerry and Wade. Barbie Carpenter flatout sucks and should be cut.

 

[DeaconMoss]

If Anderson was cut for performance than Courtney Brown should have been left in Oakland, because he was the worst player on the field. I think the Cowboys didn't want to mess around with Anderson because he is hurt.

he is a safety playing CB, BUT he stunk 4 sure at CB

 

[EPL0c0]

This is encouraging news. Our little Barbie might be turning into Ken, lol.

Y'know, the only difference between Ken and Barbie is the length of their hair...

 

[Aikbach]

This is encouraging news. Our little Barbie might be turning into Ken, lol.

Or at least Malibu Barbie.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

In the nickel spot, where Bobby will play, I think he'll be just fine. He can put a little pressure on the QB and covers pretty good. I think he'll do fine in that role.

 

[superpunk]

Was Carpenter really not awful?

I thought he played ok, for a safety. He was "around the ball". Meaning that he was standing next to the pile almost every time. Other than that I just thought he danced around blockers all night and narrowly missed sacks.

One effort on a toss right, I think it was, was particularly gross. Instead of playing downhill and attacking the ball, he danced around blockers to the sideline and ended up about 8 yards downfield before he got near the pile, where the tackle had been made.

Meh. Maybe he can be an effective nickel LB.

 

[Doomsday101]

In the nickel spot, where Bobby will play, I think he'll be just fine. He can put a little pressure on the QB and covers pretty good. I think he'll do fine in that role.

I agree I think in nickel playing alongside the starting defense he can make an impact.

 

[Dodger12]

Agreed. It just amazes me how much Wade is criticized but hardly ever praised for his ability to find roles on his defense for his players. He was been doing this long before Belicheat was doing this but Belicheat gets praised as a genius when he does it.

Some fans are so busy campaigning against Wade and they are missing a true defensive genius at work.

When you win in the playoffs, as well as multiple SB's both as a coordinator and a HC, you've earned that label. When your teams get worse as you stay on as HC and can't win the big game(s), you'll earn little praise. It's a show me business.

 

[CrazyCowboy]

The Raiders stat crew was in preseason form. They credited undrafted offensive guard Greg Isdaner with Keith Brooking's sack.

What? that wasn't Isdaner #51..........lol

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

play by play for Bobby

Star-divide

run play Bobby is driven out of play by guard

pass play to opposite side of field Bobby hustles across field and makes play. Very quick!

Bobby takes bad angle on run up middle makes an arm tackle.

Bobby covers tight end into flat, covers him very well. Pass goes elsewhere

Bobby Covers running back out of backfield, covers him really well, pass goes elsewhere

Bobby covers tight end in flat, pass goes elsewhere. Bobby has very good coverage on tight end.

Bobby gets very physical and fills and makes tackle in hole.

Bobby blitzes, has collision with Running back, causes errant pass with pressure.

Bobby covers tight end into flat, very good coverage.

Bobby drops back 10 yards to have ball go over his finger tips on deep middle pass.(Zone coverage?)

Bobby gets blocked by guard, looks like he got stuck to him, Bobby gets pushed around pretty bad.

Bobby blitzes, causes errant pass due to pressure.

Bobby gets doubled somehow, he gets blown out of the play.

Bobby plays deep with just six seconds left, gets blocked by guard cant get off,

Carpenter stats playing with 3rd team D

Carpenter fights off guard and makes tackle after four yard gain.

Carpenter blitz, gets to QB and forces early pass.

Carpenter lines up at ROLB, rushes with swim move. Gets pressure just a little late.

Carpenter blitzes and gets pancaked, I think its the running back who got him but its hard to tell.

Carpenter blitzes, crossing blitx with other middle linebacker.

Carpenter gets blocked by guard, gets off, then fullback gets off then gets his clock cleaned by a wide receiver.

Carpenter covers tight end in flat, very good coverage.

Carpenter gets bocked by guard and driven backwards, then getws hit by second guard and driven even deeper into endzone on goalline.

Carpenter gets driven out of play by guard.

Carpenter bites on play action but shows good speed and recovers to cover tight end.

Tackle gets to Carpenter and drives him 10 yards down field.

Delayed blitz and gets to QB right after the ball is thrown.

Bobby has good coverage on running back into flat.

Bobby shakes guard on goaline and makes tackle at goalline, Very good play for Bobby.

Noone blocks Bobby on running play away from Bobby. He had no chance to make play.

Bobby gets creamed by fullback on running play up middle, Hes knocked out of play.

It first appeared Bobby was running from the guard but replay showed a guard with an arm around his waist and a tackle pushing him. Wierd play but it was holding not called.

Great coverage on tight end down seam.

Carpenter blitz hits QB as he releases ball.

Sweep play Bobby makes physical tackle, good play for Bobby.

Bobby Covers tight end in flat, good coverage.

Bobby covers tight end down flat, he almost intercepts pass, good play for bobby.

Bobby has good coverage in flat.

I have mixed feelings about Bobby's game. He was really good in coverage but not so good against the run. He made some good plays against the run but as the play by play above showed he was driven often out of the play. He showed an ability to blitz too. For a linebacker he is fast and the coaches have to like that but he is less physical than what I like.

http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2009/8/16/991609/bobby-carpenter-play-by-play

One thing I want to point to out is that on most of the run plays here Carp was not 'physical' enough was because he had a guard weighing 50+ more pounds than him on him. The defensive line was not doing diddly to keep the interior oline from getting to the second level. Time after time you see guard in these listings.