Dorance Armstrong

[Kage]

I haven't seen anything from him in past 2 games..

Has he been bad, or just nothing notable?

Wasn't expecting a whole lot from him, but after that week in TC he got everyone excited.

 

[xwalker]

I haven't seen anything from him in past 2 games..

Has he been bad, or just nothing notable?

Wasn't expecting a whole lot from him, but after that week in TC he got everyone excited.

Some players get hit a point of exhaustion or "dead legs" at this point in the preseason. Pass rushers are more likely than some positions to experience it. Rookies trying to make a team tend to go all-out on all practice snaps and eventually wear down; whereas, veterans know how to pace themselves.

 

[Kage]

^ I wasn't bashing him, I knew he wasn't going to be all pro or anything. I was genuinely asking how he has looked. I haven't been able to watch much.

 

[jazzcat22]

Some players get hit a point of exhaustion or "dead legs" at this point in the preseason. Pass rushers are more likely than some positions to experience it. Rookies trying to make a team tend to go all-out on all practice snaps and eventually wear down; whereas, veterans know how to pace themselves.

Is not this is what the coaches and trainers are supposed to be watching. So they do not get tired legs.

Armstrong looked good against backups in the 1st game. Did ok in the 2nd game. Did nothing in the 3rd game.
I do not think he has tired legs at this point. It usually hits rookies and older players around game 10 to 12.

 

[jazzcat22]

I haven't seen anything from him in past 2 games..

Has he been bad, or just nothing notable?

Wasn't expecting a whole lot from him, but after that week in TC he got everyone excited.

Looked good 1st game, ok the 2nd. Seen him in on some plays the 3rd game. Did not hear his name called though.
I think he will make the team. This team likes keeping those 4th and 5th round DE's. I disagreed with the selection. Not him, but the position.
But learned to like what I seen so far. Have-not heard any negative reports from TC about him. Maybe he is inactive game days, but I think he makes the team.

 

[xwalker]

Is not this is what the coaches and trainers are supposed to be watching. So they do not get tired legs.

Armstrong looked good against backups in the 1st game. Did ok in the 2nd game. Did nothing in the 3rd game.
I do not think he has tired legs at this point. It usually hits rookies and older players around game 10 to 12.

No, it a common training camp issue.

It's a bit different than what hits rookies at about the 3/4 point of the season.

The training camp dead legs is something they quickly recover from once the practice schedule eases up prior to game 1.

The in season issue can linger for weeks if the coaches don't specifically address it.

 

[erod]

Dead-legged Dorance.

Happens to a lot of rookies.

 

[jazzcat22]

No, it a common training camp issue.

It's a bit different than what hits rookies at about the 3/4 point of the season.

The training camp dead legs is something they quickly recover from once the practice schedule eases up prior to game 1.

The in season issue can linger for weeks if the coaches don't specifically address it.

yeah, makes sense since you mention it that way

 

[TonyS]

...but dat knee-bend, tho! Based upon the TC video posted, he was supposed to be able to slide underneath the OL and get to the QB.

 

[CouchCoach]

Charleton wasn't a world beater and he was a 1st. I think Armstrong was drafted as a future possible player and might get into the rotation on a smaller scale and with Lawrence tagged, Charleton still in the process, Tapper's history and Gregory's issues, they needed another DE.

 

[guag]

...but dat knee-bend, tho! Based upon the TC video posted, he was supposed to be able to slide underneath the OL and get to the QB.

Found this recent practice photo of Armstrong showing off that epic bend

 

[SportsGuru80]

Camp fatigue

 

[TonyS]

Charleton wasn't a world beater and he was a 1st. I think Armstrong was drafted as a future possible player and might get into the rotation on a smaller scale and with Lawrence tagged, Charleton still in the process, Tapper's history and Gregory's issues, they needed another DE.

Yeah, my hope for Armstrong is that he puts on solid muscle this year while being able to adequately fill in situationally for our starters. Hoping Gregory is able to play a full season. I look to next year for Armstrong to break out a bit more.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

No, it a common training camp issue.

It's a bit different than what hits rookies at about the 3/4 point of the season.

The training camp dead legs is something they quickly recover from once the practice schedule eases up prior to game 1.

The in season issue can linger for weeks if the coaches don't specifically address it.

There are no more twoadays. If they get dead legs from a couple padded practices a week then they have no business in the league.

 

[CCBoy]

Some players get hit a point of exhaustion or "dead legs" at this point in the preseason. Pass rushers are more likely than some positions to experience it. Rookies trying to make a team tend to go all-out on all practice snaps and eventually wear down; whereas, veterans know how to pace themselves.

This is where hamstrings start to show up...(censored)

 

[glimmerman]

He may end up being traded for a O-Lineman.

 

[CCBoy]

I don't mind watching this player grow...give him time and make him NFL strong. He has the talent to fill a future role.

 

[Avery]

We tend to overestimate rookies. He'll be on the roster for sure.

 

[Jake]

He may end up being traded for a O-Lineman.

Hmmm...not sure I'd want the offensive lineman I could get for a 4th round rookie DE who hasn't played a snap in a real NFL game.

 

[TheBigEasy]

He may end up being traded for a O-Lineman.

I hope this was a poor attempt at a joke. Do you remember how hard it was trying to find a legit pass rusher whether in the draft or FA? Now that they have a good rotation of pass rushers, the last thing that they'll do is to trade one of them. Oh, and you just don't trade a 4th round draft pick especially not before you see him play in a regular season game.