Twitter: Okoye Cleared to Return

[CCBoy]

One is a nose the other a three technique. Nice try though.

uh, interchangeable with Marrinelli's defense.

 

[coach steele]

My bad guys... He had anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. Its relatively new (found in first patient in 2007) and rare.

 

[Idgit]

uh, interchangeable with Marrinelli's defense.

Not really. But it looked like he played at both the 1 and the 3 in CHI, along with some strong-side DE. 3 is his most natural position, though.

I haven't been remotely counting on Okoye to this point, but I have to say, I'm looking forward to how he might play for us. What I like most is that he's got experience in this system already, so he's a guy who might realistically know his responsibilities from the get-go.

 

[guag]

but how many did BEEENNNNNNN BASSSSSSSSSSSSssssss have?

Watch it, Snarky McSnarkington. This is Shark Week, not Snark Week.

 

[JoeyBoy718]

I have pretty high hopes for him. Not a star but a solid backup 3-tech. I think we needed another 3-tech anyway. Besides Melton, we didn't have many options. McClain could play 3-tech but it would be best to let him focus on 1-tech. And Crawford could step in as 3-tech in the nickel but probably not in the base defense. Melton and Okoye is a pretty solid rotation. They could possibly make 3-tech the most solid position on the team. Then Brent and McClain could make a solid 1-tech rotation.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I have pretty high hopes for him. Not a star but a solid backup 3-tech. I think we needed another 3-tech anyway. Besides Melton, we didn't have many options. McClain could play 3-tech but it would be best to let him focus on 1-tech. And Crawford could step in as 3-tech in the nickel but probably not in the base defense. Melton and Okoye is a pretty solid rotation. They could possibly make 3-tech the most solid position on the team. Then Brent and McClain could make a solid 1-tech rotation.

Throw in Bishop as a backup and that is what I see as the best case scenario.

Melton Brent McClain Okoye Bishop
Selvie Crawford Mincey Spencer Lawrence
Carter Wilber Durant McClain Holloman Hitchens Lawerence
Carr Claiborne Scandick Moore Mitchell
Church Wilcox Heath Dixon Hamilton

i will also bet a dollar to a doughnut that Lawrence gets put on IR designated for return. He is not set to come back until week 8 and that designation allows him to practice starting week 6 and then revert to roster or permanent IR come week 8. He would miss the first 7 weeks.

 

[CCBoy]

Not really. But it looked like he played at both the 1 and the 3 in CHI, along with some strong-side DE. 3 is his most natural position, though.

I haven't been remotely counting on Okoye to this point, but I have to say, I'm looking forward to how he might play for us. What I like most is that he's got experience in this system already, so he's a guy who might realistically know his responsibilities from the get-go.

Okoye is interchangeable...Terrell McCain is interchangeable, Tyrone Crawford, Dartwan Bush is interchangeable, Davon Coleman...the reason being, the concept is penetration and not size. The stereotype that Dallas seeks, is quick reaction and physical...not extremely large and foot planted in the ground type.

Nick Hayden and if readded, Josh Brent. Even Henry Melton was brought on with the ability to switch from 3 to 1. With over 60% of plays requiring a package combination, even the adaptable players insight is negated.

Where a true, large and hard to move player becomes most relevant, in a Dallas defensive scheme, is short yardage, running plays, and Red Zone.

Add in a flip/flop situation with Melton and the WDE flipping as well, duplication of skills is more the norm as well.

No, this isn't the classical 3-4 nose tackle position from the start. Bishop even gets flipped some.

If Okoye can fill a similar role as will McClain, then the defensive rotation will improve through a game's time. Then add a picture of Bishop, Coleman to that inside, and I'm actually liking what is being put on the table.

I'll just wait to see what the team does with Brent and Hayden.

 

[jazzcat22]

What form? I'm not being sarcastic; I just don't remember him doing much in Houston or Chicago.

He played in a lot of games, started many.
how much of Chicago and houston's games did you actually watch or read about? Just curious.
Most probably can't / don't watch the Vikings on here, but yet we know what Peterson can do, but do you know what their DL can do, other than Jared allen when he was there.

 

[Doc50]

My bad guys... He had anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. Its relatively new (found in first patient in 2007) and rare.

Right.

He was in a coma for weeks (summer of 2012), lost about 80 lbs, and worked for a year just to get his sensory and motor functions back. He still has a complete memory void for those 45 acute days.

He tested into the ninth grade when he was 12, and was offered at Harvard by 16. He chose Louisville, and graduated with a degree in psychology in 3 years.

Was the youngest 1st round pick at 19yo, going to Houston @ #10.

He has fought like hell to make an amazing recovery, and is ready to go.

He unquestionably is a winner already, and his story is inspirational for fans and teammates.

He certainly deserves some respect and a chance -- you might want to just cut him some slack.

 

[CCBoy]

Right.

He was in a coma for weeks (summer of 2012), lost about 80 lbs, and worked for a year just to get his sensory and motor functions back. He still has a complete memory void for those 45 acute days.

He tested into the ninth grade when he was 12, and was offered at Harvard by 16. He chose Louisville, and graduated with a degree in psychology in 3 years.

Was the youngest 1st round pick at 19yo, going to Houston @ #10.

He has fought like hell to make an amazing recovery, and is ready to go.

He unquestionably is a winner already, and his story is inspirational for fans and teammates.

He certainly deserves some respect and a chance -- you might want to just cut him some slack.

I agree...Okoye is the stuff that heroes are made of.

 

[Donny Phoenix]

Right.

He was in a coma for weeks (summer of 2012), lost about 80 lbs, and worked for a year just to get his sensory and motor functions back. He still has a complete memory void for those 45 acute days.

He tested into the ninth grade when he was 12, and was offered at Harvard by 16. He chose Louisville, and graduated with a degree in psychology in 3 years.

Was the youngest 1st round pick at 19yo, going to Houston @ #10.

He has fought like hell to make an amazing recovery, and is ready to go.

He unquestionably is a winner already, and his story is inspirational for fans and teammates.

He certainly deserves some respect and a chance -- you might want to just cut him some slack.

This reply needs to have "Recommended" tagged to it. Excellent, excellent!

 

[BlindFaith]

Okoye is interchangeable...Terrell McCain is interchangeable, Tyrone Crawford, Dartwan Bush is interchangeable, Davon Coleman...the reason being, the concept is penetration and not size. The stereotype that Dallas seeks, is quick reaction and physical...not extremely large and foot planted in the ground type.

Nick Hayden and if readded, Josh Brent. Even Henry Melton was brought on with the ability to switch from 3 to 1. With over 60% of plays requiring a package combination, even the adaptable players insight is negated.

Where a true, large and hard to move player becomes most relevant, in a Dallas defensive scheme, is short yardage, running plays, and Red Zone.

Add in a flip/flop situation with Melton and the WDE flipping as well, duplication of skills is more the norm as well.

No, this isn't the classical 3-4 nose tackle position from the start. Bishop even gets flipped some.

If Okoye can fill a similar role as will McClain, then the defensive rotation will improve through a game's time. Then add a picture of Bishop, Coleman to that inside, and I'm actually liking what is being put on the table.

I'll just wait to see what the team does with Brent and Hayden.

If you cant stop the run, you won't see the nickel.

 

[CCBoy]

If you cant stop the run, you won't see the nickel.

Just running in today's NFL, you simply can't keep up with the scoring. There isn't that much disparity in teams, even the bottom, to rack up 28 points a game running it.

 

[coach steele]

Right.

He was in a coma for weeks (summer of 2012), lost about 80 lbs, and worked for a year just to get his sensory and motor functions back. He still has a complete memory void for those 45 acute days.

He tested into the ninth grade when he was 12, and was offered at Harvard by 16. He chose Louisville, and graduated with a degree in psychology in 3 years.

Was the youngest 1st round pick at 19yo, going to Houston @ #10.

He has fought like hell to make an amazing recovery, and is ready to go.

He unquestionably is a winner already, and his story is inspirational for fans and teammates.

He certainly deserves some respect and a chance -- you might want to just cut him some slack.

Cutting him some slack. Aimed at me or others? I was studying his illness and how it could potentially affect him. I'm not against him at all. Just trying to be a realist.