Reason to believe in Kyle Kosier (sarcasm)

[Charles]

The "I live near Player X and the local media says Player X is better than Player Y." argument. That's a tough one.

I didn't say the media said........thats what Newman Homers say:

I live in the area, so I get to watch the local games. McAlister was a bonafide Pro Bowler in 2004. In 2005 he had ankle, shoulder and hamstring injuries that nagged him throughout the season.

 

[Charles]

can you disagree with it? like show stats that prove otherwise?

another stat pusher I give up!!!

later summerisfunner. I am not ignoring your post, I just have to leave. Later.

 

[burmafrd]

Newman alone among starting CB's did not give up a TD all season long. What more needs to be said?

 

[wileedog]

Newman alone among starting CB's did not give up a TD all season long. What more needs to be said?

Shh, no stats allowed.

And don't reference anyone else's opinion either, especially if they agree with you. Only homers do that.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Thats cool, we can agree to disagree.

IMHO Newman hasn't been a game changer ala Roy Williams.

uh, I thought taking your opponent out of the game was changing it, guess it's just me

He hasn't had a signature game, thats a shame considering he was also supposed to be a punt return phenom.

I think shutting down Steve Smith, and getting him ejected in the process, arguably the best WR in football last year, qualifies as a signature game

 

[superpunk]

Sorry Fla Cowpoke. I live in the DC/MD/VA area. The local sportnetworks cover the Ravens aand Skins. McAlister is a better CB than Newman. They might be on different sides of the hill, but Newman hasn't reached the McAlister/Bailey level yet.

WOOT!!!! If the local sportscasters say it's so, it must be so!

Wait, I'm falling into Charles logic here.....

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Charles, if you aren't smart enough to realize that Williams' big plays are directly related to his ability to play close to the line, then you aren't smart enough to understand much of what has been said in this thread.

and conversely, if you weren't smart enough to realize that CHarles simply aint smart, then well...

 

[superpunk]

another stat pusher

As opposed to....whatever it is you're using to back yourself up?

I'll go with the stat pushers, and my own two eyes.

Thank god for sunday ticket, otherwise I too might have to rely on the hype machine to determine which players are good.

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

BTW Superpunk, must say that I admire your av and sig. They are classic!

and conversely, if you weren't smart enough to realize that CHarles simply aint smart, then well...

Easy now, we are on the same side of this argument!

McAlister was a bonafide Pro Bowler in 2004. In 2005 he had ankle, shoulder and hamstring injuries that nagged him throughout the season.

Newman was a bonafide Pro Bowl alternate in 2003, his rookie season. In 2004, with a nagging knee injury all year, with no pass rush and no safety help, he still had a statistically better season than McAlister. In 2005, Newman easily had a Pro Bowl worthy year.

McAlister didn't. Blame injuries, a a collapse by his teammates, whatever you want to argue your point. But McAlister did not have the kind of year that Newman did in 2005.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Easy now, we are on the same side of this argument!

the smiley, did you see the smiley?! hehe

 

[superpunk]

BTW Superpunk, must say that I admire your av and sig. They are classic!

Muchos gracias. Juke is the GOAT!!!

Newman was a bonafide Pro Bowl alternate in 2003, his rookie season. In 2004, with a nagging knee injury all year, with no pass rush and no safety help, he still had a statistically better season than McAlister. In 2005, Newman easily had a Pro Bowl worthy year.

McAlister didn't. Blame injuries, a a collapse by his teammates, whatever you want to argue your point. But McAlister did not have the kind of year that Newman did in 2005.

A pox on your pro-bowl alternates and your ridiculous stats.

Charles lives near Baltimore - therefore, McCallister totally OWNS.

Plus, he has one hell of a madden rating.

Wasn't this thread about Kosier? Sorry I hijacked it. (Oh yes, it was me....

 

[Bob Sacamano]

As opposed to....whatever it is you're using to back yourself up?

I'll go with the stat pushers, and my own two eyes.

exactly, I've noticed a funny trend, people who bring stats to back up their argument are ridiculed, what kind of world do we live in? that we're not safe to harbour our stats!! lol

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Ok, back to Kosier.

While I don't think there is a Cowboy fan who wouldn't want a Larry Allen circa 1998 on this team, the truth is that the Larry Allen of the last few years was no comparison.

Dallas is currently in the process of transforming from a "big" offensive line to one that has big bookends but mobile interior lineman. Which Larry Allen no longer was.

Kyle Kosier fits what we are trying to do. And because he fits the system better, he is better for the future than hanging on to Larry Allen would be.

Very simple.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Kyle Kosier fits what we are trying to do. And because he fits the system better, he is better for the future than hanging on to Larry Allen would be.

Very simple.

and think about it, when describing NFL players, you hear the phrase, "big and fast", incredibly strong is about the only thing LA is, while Kosier has been described as both big, and fast, and how far does going by on just strength get you in this league?

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Actually, in his earlier days, Larry was very fast for his size. But the problems he had with his ankles and knees over the last few years have robbed him of his speed. I mean it was painful to watch him try to get out in front of the runners.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Actually, in his earlier days, Larry was very fast for his size.

I'm quite aware, just speaking of LA of now