The DaRon Bland Surprise

[Pass2Run]

Doran Bland has 8, count 'em eight interceptions since last year. I'd say that's pretty phenomenal for a back up.

Does anyone else think that he and Gilmore actually make a really great duo?That first game was understandable, at least from my perspective. We had so many injuries to our best starters, on such short notice, it just wasn't feasible to win in that game. It's still the NFL. And I still think the Cardinals are a good team.

I just have this feeling that Doran Bland and Gilmore play a factor in Sunday's game, and having those two should really help us against the Niners.

 

[Nav22]

*DaRon

 

[visionary]

Doran Bland has 8, count 'em eight interceptions since last year. I'd say that's pretty phenomenal for a back up.

Does anyone else think that he and Gilmore actually make a really great duo?That first game was understandable, at least from my perspective. We had so many injuries to our best starters, on such short notice, it just wasn't feasible to win in that game. It's still the NFL. And I still think the Cardinals are a good team.

I just have this feeling that Doran Bland and Gilmore play a factor in Sunday's game, and having those two should really help us against the Niners.

Are you making them run sprints like the RBs? If not they will amount to nothing

 

[Streifenkarl]

Is this your "individual player appreciation week"? Who's next?

Personally I'll wait until after the SF game. If we win against them, no matter how, I'm fine with praising every single one of them. If not... well then to he// with the whole bunch.

 

[Pompey-Cowboy]

Is the surprise that you can't spell his name?

 

[Pass2Run]

*DaRon

Ah, appreciate it. I'm a spelling champ, cept when it comes to names (and typos).

 

[Mark]

Bland has been the biggest (pleasant) surprise of the season thus far. The Cowboys were proclaimed dead (by some) after Diggs' season-ending injury; and I think its effect on the team's psyche that week was the reason behind the collapse in morale & totally-unexpected loss to the Cards. And what? This kid steps up to replace Diggs, playing out of his mind, at an All-Pro level. Throwing at either of our corners should give opposing QBs a bit of pause.

 

[diamonddelts]

*DaRon

Da'No

 

[diamonddelts]

Ah, appreciate it. I'm a spelling champ, cept when it comes to names (and typos).

Goes back to your German heritage.

 

[Hawkeye0202]

Reminds me of Everson Walls.........

 

[Mookie]

Doran Bland has 8, count 'em eight interceptions since last year. I'd say that's pretty phenomenal for a back up.

Does anyone else think that he and Gilmore actually make a really great duo?That first game was understandable, at least from my perspective. We had so many injuries to our best starters, on such short notice, it just wasn't feasible to win in that game. It's still the NFL. And I still think the Cardinals are a good team.

I just have this feeling that Doran Bland and Gilmore play a factor in Sunday's game, and having those two should really help us against the Niners.

Make no mistake about it, this is not a back up, this is a potential multiple time Pro Bowler in the making. The Cowboys have stolen a star in the late rounds. He will never lose his starting job.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

He wasn't a backup long. Lewis missed most of last year and he took his spot. He was a starter this year.

 

[plymkr]

Bland has been the biggest (pleasant) surprise of the season thus far. The Cowboys were proclaimed dead (by some) after Diggs' season-ending injury; and I think its effect on the team's psyche that week was the reason behind the collapse in morale & totally-unexpected loss to the Cards. And what? This kid steps up to replace Diggs, playing out of his mind, at an All-Pro level. Throwing at either of our corners should give opposing QBs a bit of pause.

I do agree that losing Diggs weighed into the Cardinals loss. I also agree Bland balling out gave us a breath of confidence.

Bland might be the biggest X factor this season. We know what Micah brings but Bland the last 2 years is nothing short of a blessing. You pick guys in the 5th round thinking they’ll be fringe players not interception leaders. Unbelievable player and we stole him from the league. Will McClay is a genius

 

[Nexx]

*DaRon

D A Ron

 

[CCBoy]

Opportunity creates

He wasn't a backup long. Lewis missed most of last year and he took his spot. He was a starter this year.

Diggs, Gilmore, Lewis, and Bland project as a very strong cornerback group after this season. They are a good group this season.

 

[McMicah]

The crazy thing about DaRon is that he isn’t getting tipped balls or lame duck throws in his lap. He is literally jumping and timing routes and even ripping balls from receivers hands. He’s a pro bowler in waiting IMO, and we got him in the stinking 5th…score

 

[Praxit]

The crazy thing about DaRon is that he isn’t getting tipped balls or lame duck throws in his lap. He is literally jumping and timing routes and even ripping balls from receivers hands. He’s a pro bowler in waiting IMO, and we got him in the stinking 5th…score

....X factor for SF game? Might be.. ...

 

[plasticman]

This may have more to do with his partner at the CB position. Folks weren't going to throw at Diggs anymore and they stopped throwing at Gilmore a long time ago.

Bland is getting opportunities because that is where the ball is being thrown, rather erratically, at times.

It's a tribute to his performance that he is taking advantage of the situation. He is also a very good tackler. When your weakest link in the secondary is leading in INT's, then you have a very opportunistic defense. I'm not saying Bland is weak, per se. I'm saying we have a secondary that is performing very well.

 

[CWR]

Hes not a suprise. He made it known last year. Under rated sure, but am I suprised? Not at all, dude is a baller.

 

[ATXSRT]

IDK how any real fan saw this as a surprise. Bland balled out last year as a rookie. Diggs, Gilmore, and Bland would have been dope to watch all season.