News: Spencer: We’re Going To Surprise A Lot Of People

[theSHOW]

Poignant and true.

And I laughed pretty hard at theSHOW's last post.
I wanted to give him some props.

it came off a little harsh on 2nd glance. But Corso you go girl for the shout out!

 

[Idgit]

I can't imagine Spencer being in football shape until week 6-8. Wait...everybody uses even numbers..."until week 5-9"

He won't be. But he'll be able to take snaps in pass rush situations fairly quickly on a purely rotational basis a week or so after he's back to practice.

I was dubious about the micro fracture surgery working for him at all. And I don't know much about the process of developing new cartilage, but, from what I understand, either it's effective or it's not, and they can confirm the cartilage regrowth in this case. So, if the strength has really returned and sufficient cartilage has been replaced, we're actually in a pretty good position with Spencer here early in the season. If he's healthy--and it looks like he will be--then the issue is conditioning. In which case, we can use him situationally as soon as he's back in the roster and ramp him up to the point late in the season where he's taking significant reps. On the strong side, we've got Crawford and Selvie to spell him, which is good depth. Late in the year, we'll have Lawrence back as well if we're playing him at the rush end. It's a pretty good situation.

The only question is whether or not he can alleviate the thin DE problem early in the season. It sounds like he won't help much in that regard, unfortunately.

 

[Corso]

He won't be. But he'll be able to take snaps in pass rush situations fairly quickly on a purely rotational basis a week or so after he's back to practice.

I was dubious about the micro fracture surgery working for him at all. And I don't know much about the process of developing new cartilage, but, from what I understand, either it's effective or it's not, and they can confirm the cartilage regrowth in this case. So, if the strength has really returned and sufficient cartilage has been replaced, we're actually in a pretty good position with Spencer here early in the season. If he's healthy--and it looks like he will be--then the issue is conditioning. In which case, we can use him situationally as soon as he's back in the roster and ramp him up to the point late in the season where he's taking significant reps. On the strong side, we've got Crawford and Selvie to spell him, which is good depth. Late in the year, we'll have Lawrence back as well if we're playing him at the rush end. It's a pretty good situation.

The only question is whether or not he can alleviate the thin DE problem early in the season. It sounds like he won't help much in that regard, unfortunately.

Spot on. Every word.

I will be pleasantly surprised if he can contribute the first half of the season- especially the first three or four games.
But if this team can tread water- and the guys that come in can perform...

Who knows.
For the first time in a bit- I'm intrigued about what could potentially happen this season.
I'm not expecting the world by any means, but maybe some players in the first of the season step up.
And then the second wave of players (like D Law and maybe that guy with the brain thing) begin making some noise...
Maybe that could be a good building block going into next Season with a good Draft and a few more off-season pick-ups.

I am interested in this team this season.
At the very least from an evaluative perspective.
And for seeing which of these young boys has the kahunga hungas to step into the Big-Time.

 

[guag]

I can't imagine Spencer being in football shape until week 6-8. Wait...everybody uses even numbers..."until week 5-9"

You triggered my OCD. Using odd numbers for recovery time does not look right at all. It's just wrong.

 

[Wood]

Not going to lie - in Madden 15 I dominate on defense with everyone healthy . Not sure if that means anything for the real season....

it means everything actually.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

None of what he said means anything except the part about him not having any pain in the knee. I'm a little skeptical of that, but I hope it's true.

 

[Doomsday101]

I tend to agree with Spencer that this defense will surprise. Having guys like Melton, Selvie, McClain back in the lineup as well as some others like Spencer and Lawrence returning later on this defensive will show themselves to be better than the doom and gloom critics are predicting. I also think the extended playing time during the pre season by many backups along the D line will benefit this defense as they are rotated in and out playing next to first unit players.

 

[theSHOW]

You triggered my OCD. Using odd numbers for recovery time does not look right at all. It's just wrong.

Ever notice Roge Goodell uses even numbers only for weeks suspended on any disciplinary cases? Like they are more correct than "odd" numbers

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

You mess wit youself.
I dig self-deprecation, but don't let that get into your head.
You's good peoples and I'm calling that out.

Don't be ashamed.

I don't rightly no how to reply to that but my mom say thank you and come eat with us.

 

[gimmesix]

“I think we’re going to surprise a lot of people,” Spencer said. “That’s what I believe. I believe that this defense is going to surprise a lot of people in the things that we’re going to be able to do and that we are going to do. I’m looking forward to getting back out there and being a part of this defense.”

I'm surprised that Spencer would say this, so I guess he's right.

Seriously, if this defense ends up in the upper half of the league this year, I will truly be surprised.

I think it could show some improvement almost by accident, but the line isn't going to get much pressure and isn't going to be able to stop the run, which should put us somewhere near the bottom again.

 

[visionary]

I don't rightly no how to reply to that but my mom say thank you and come eat with us.

Pretty sure Corso likes squirrel and road kill so he should be right over





Just messin with ya Corso
I know you just like squirrel

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

Pretty sure Corso likes squirrel and road kill so he should be right over





Just messin with ya Corso
I know you just like squirrel

Is that like a backwoods type of hi 5? A secret greeting like the Shiners or the Woolsmen of the World? Tell me, visionary man, because I half got to no.

 

[Corso]

Pretty sure Corso likes squirrel and road kill so he should be right over





Just messin with ya Corso
I know you just like squirrel

Me and the Uncles just saw what GTB's Ma is cookin'...
We're on our way!

 

[The Quest for Six]

I'll be surprised if Spencer can play 8 games..

 

[Gameover]

I believe you Spence !

 

[Doomsday101]

I'm surprised that Spencer would say this, so I guess he's right.

Seriously, if this defense ends up in the upper half of the league this year, I will truly be surprised.

I think it could show some improvement almost by accident, but the line isn't going to get much pressure and isn't going to be able to stop the run, which should put us somewhere near the bottom again.

Maybe so, they will get a good test this weekend vs last years 3rd ranked rushing team. 9ers were one of the few teams who actually ran the ball more times (509 attempts) than threw the ball (417 attempts) Someone forgot to tell them and Seattle this is a passing league. lol

 

[ufcrules1]

I think Spencer is going to be productive.

Productive nursing injuries.

 

[ufcrules1]

They say that every year. Last year it was the secret sauce. lol

lol.. good one!

 

[Blackspider214]

I'm ready for on the field results and not all this hot air blown to the press. Anyone can talk the talk.

 

[DFWJC]

We give up 30 points after 3 games, I'll start climbing down the other side of the fence.

per game?