Tapper against the Rams

[OUCowboy]

I was just able to watch most of the Rams game on my DVR last night and I noticed that I did not see Charles Tapper in the lineup. Does anyone know if he played in the game? Or is he injured? Maybe I just missed him.

 

[waldoputty]

I was just able to watch most of the Rams game on my DVR last night and I noticed that I did not see Charles Tapper in the lineup. Does anyone know if he played in the game? Or is he injured? Maybe I just missed him.

he played. i think tapper and taco rotated a bit in the 1st half.

 

[OUCowboy]

he played. i think tapper and taco rotated a bit in the 1st half.

Thanks. Obviously, since I am an OU fan, I would like to see him do well. I think he has potential, just a matter of transferring that potential to a game.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Yes he was in. I think he made at least one play against the run.

 

[jwooten15]

Thanks. Obviously, since I am an OU fan, I would like to see him do well. I think he has potential, just a matter of transferring that potential to a game.

Just a matter of actually being healthy, too.

He is going to have to be a consistent force for us if we want to win - especially the first 4 games with so many DL suspended, etc

 

[CowboyRoy]

I was just able to watch most of the Rams game on my DVR last night and I noticed that I did not see Charles Tapper in the lineup. Does anyone know if he played in the game? Or is he injured? Maybe I just missed him.

he played, he just didnt do anything. Be came in about the 6th drive for Taco.

 

[OUCowboy]

Just a matter of actually being healthy, too.

He is going to have to be a consistent force for us if we want to win - especially the first 4 games with so many DL suspended, etc

That much is true. I do think his conditioning is better than when he was in college, so maybe he can take the next step.

 

[bsbellomy]

Yeah he played, I remember paying attention to him specifically on a lot of plays. I don't remember him doing anything special, seemed like he has good speed and burst. But he needs a lot of work.

 

[Teague31]

Tapper may be the most overrated player on the roster. At least here on CZ

 

[OUCowboy]

Tapper may be the most overrated player on the roster. At least here on CZ

I suppose you could find reasons to say that about almost every player on the roster. I base my expectations for Tapper on his athletic ability and the fact that he was a force to be reckoned with at Oklahoma, even while he was asked to play out of position. I do not know if that will translate into the NFL, but I think the potential is certainly there. I am hopeful.

What is your reasoning for saying Tapper is overrated?

 

[StarBoyz83]

Loved the pick when it happened. The back Issue sucked. Still cant wait to see him play in some real games. I never really take much from what i see or hear in practices or preseason games.

 

[erod]

Tapper may be the most overrated player on the roster. At least here on CZ

Tapper destroyed Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, which was about the only time Bob Stoops turned him loose.

He spent all of college in a 3-4 occupying offensive lineman. The dude can get after the QB, and he has one of those motors that never stops.

I'm anxious to see what he does in the pros when he gets to play with the first teamers in a real game. He was excellent in college.

 

[OUCowboy]

Tapper destroyed Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, which was about the only time Bob Stoops turned him loose.

He spent all of college in a 3-4 occupying offensive lineman. The dude can get after the QB, and he has one of those motors that never stops.

I'm anxious to see what he does in the pros when he gets to play with the first teamers in a real game. He was excellent in college.

Absolutely, he did a number on Alabama. Just ask AJ McCarron about that.

If you watch his college highlights, you will see Tapper constantly around the ball. Even if the ball is going away from his area, he was always chasing the runner or receiver down. And he has the speed to catch a lot of them. If he can stay healthy (and I realize that is a legitimate concern), I think he can be a force to be reckoned with.

 

[sbark]

Tapper may be the most overrated player on the roster. At least here on CZ

for all practical purposes.........he is a rookie. We are told to be patient with Taco, no diff. with Tapper.
Ya, some are expecting a high stat line, but he like Taco, is going to have to develop his technique in order to perform in the NFL..........3 yrs.---I consider this his 1st.

 

[Nightman]

He hasn't even Tapped his potential yet and when he does it will be glorious

 

[erod]

for all practical purposes.........he is a rookie. We are told to be patient with Taco, no diff. with Tapper.
Ya, some are expecting a high stat line, but he like Taco, is going to have to develop his technique in order to perform in the NFL..........3 yrs.---I consider this his 1st.

Tapper was a terrific college player who has made lots and lots of plays. Taco is a physical specimen who couldn't crack the starting lineup at Michigan until his final year, and made very few plays in college. And this is only Tapper's second year.

 

[OUCowboy]

for all practical purposes.........he is a rookie. We are told to be patient with Taco, no diff. with Tapper.
Ya, some are expecting a high stat line, but he like Taco, is going to have to develop his technique in order to perform in the NFL..........3 yrs.---I consider this his 1st.

I agree. It will take a few games, maybe a year, etc., to get his sea legs.

 

[Teague31]

I suppose you could find reasons to say that about almost every player on the roster. I base my expectations for Tapper on his athletic ability and the fact that he was a force to be reckoned with at Oklahoma, even while he was asked to play out of position. I do not know if that will translate into the NFL, but I think the potential is certainly there. I am hopeful.

What is your reasoning for saying Tapper is overrated?

All I see is a guy that can run fast. He has zero pass rush moves. None. Been matched up against total scrubs in the second half of preseason games and hasn't done anything. Lenny Jones looked like 10 times a better prospect the other night. I agree it is far too early to give up on him but I just don't see it

 

[KDM256]

Tapper destroyed Alabama in the Sugar Bowl, which was about the only time Bob Stoops turned him loose.

He spent all of college in a 3-4 occupying offensive lineman. The dude can get after the QB, and he has one of those motors that never stops.

I'm anxious to see what he does in the pros when he gets to play with the first teamers in a real game. He was excellent in college.

Can confirm this in regards to the Sugar Bowl game and was happy to see Dallas draft him as a result. I believe Tapper will turn it on once the season gets rolling and he can stay healthy. Just a matter of "If he can stay healthy"

 

[CT Dal Fan]

I suppose you could find reasons to say that about almost every player on the roster. I base my expectations for Tapper on his athletic ability and the fact that he was a force to be reckoned with at Oklahoma, even while he was asked to play out of position. I do not know if that will translate into the NFL, but I think the potential is certainly there. I am hopeful.

What is your reasoning for saying Tapper is overrated?

While I respect all of my fellow Cowboys Zone members, the fact is we live in an era where many people need "instant gratification". That's why Taco Charlton was labeled a bust after 16 snaps in his first preseason game. He was our first round pick, so if he played at a level anything less than DeMarcus Ware in his prime, he's no good.

I think Tapper is going to be a very good player. This is essentially his rookie year, too, and d-linemen typically take a while to develop.