What do you think the chances are that we cut Sirmon in favor of Tulloch?
We don't really need the cap space, but Tulloch seems to be more fit to play the middle. Anyone know of any teams out there that we could swap Sirmon for a quality backup DT?
We don't really need the cap space, but Tulloch seems to be more fit to play the middle. Anyone know of any teams out there that we could swap Sirmon for a quality backup DT?
Zero chance. I think we ride this year out and go into next season with Tulloch as the MLB.
Unless a miracle happens I think we'll be playing for a high pick next year, so it doesn't really matter if Tulloch or Sirmon starts at MLB.
Niether Sirmon or Tulloch is the answer in the middle.
MLB was our "Achilles heel" last season and will be our "Achilles heel" this season. We have some OLB who can run and scrape, but we lack a beast in the middle to fill the holes.
Sirmon has not shown the ability to take on blockers, shed them, and fill the gap. He either is blown off of the ball by the offensive linemen or he attempts to run around them, leaving large holes to run through.
Tulloch has some heart and speed, but unfortunately, he is not an upgrade in the middle, because he is so undersized. The OL push him around as well. He is able to make up for it on wide plays with his speed, but on plays up the middle, he rides on "roller skates".
Until we get the middle bulked up. opposing teams will attack us on the ground at will.
MLB was our "Achilles heel" last season and will be our "Achilles heel" this season. We have some OLB who can run and scrape, but we lack a beast in the middle to fill the holes.
Sirmon has not shown the ability to take on blockers, shed them, and fill the gap. He either is blown off of the ball by the offensive linemen or he attempts to run around them, leaving large holes to run through.
Tulloch has some heart and speed, but unfortunately, he is not an upgrade in the middle, because he is so undersized. The OL push him around as well. He is able to make up for it on wide plays with his speed, but on plays up the middle, he rides on "roller skates".
Until we get the middle bulked up. opposing teams will attack us on the ground at will.
well i think that we should have tulloch in there instead of sirmon
FightinTitan said:
Give the guy a chance I say. There have been many small, yet very good Mikes. From what I've seen, he goes against blockers better than the bigger guy, Sirmon. He's made some plays in the middle, and has beat some blocks. No LB is always going to beat the block.
I like the first Idea of trading sirmon for a decent DT. We need more depth and quality at the DT position.
I hope they start Tulloch next week. The coaches have said he has improved each week. The one thing for certain is that Sirmon isn't the answer right now.
FightinTitan said:
Zach Thomas: 5'11, 228
Donnie Edwards: 6'2, 227
Al Wilson: 6'0, 240
Stephen Tulloch: 5'11, 235
You don't have to have Urlacher size (6'4, 258) to be a great MLB.
I have seen more from Tulloch in the past three games than I have seen from Sirmon in the past year. A bit of an exaggeration, but you get the picture. If not Tulloch, then maybe Randle. He is a big guy. Well, bigger than Tulloch. It's hard to believe that he was playing DB. I also think that we should get a better tackling safety to take Lamont's place. He has speed, but if you are going to rely on the sideline to be your tackling technique, you need to be replaced.
edit: Well, I just looked on the Titans website and couldn't find Randle #48. Did they already cut him? I know he played last night, because I remember seeing him. They have a Randall #31, but no #48... That's odd. I must be going crazy... I am going to take a walk. :lol:
edit: Well, I just looked on the Titans website and couldn't find Randle #48. Did they already cut him? I know he played last night, because I remember seeing him. They have a Randall #31, but no #48... That's odd. I must be going crazy... I am going to take a walk. :lol:
Sukrillux said:
Marcus Randall IS #31. He looks bigger than 219 to me though (from http://www.tennessean.com/assets/pdf/DN35154723.PDF)
Tulloch all the way, he's fast and is always around the ball when they put him in. He does take on blockers and shed, and made some plays last night doing that. If a screen play was called I have no doubt that Sirmon would be able to sniff it out, but chase it down? I don't think so. Tulloch will learn to diagnose, then use his speed to chase it down. I have always liked Sirmon, but his lack of speed is not cutting it anymore. Maybe he still has some lingering effect from his surgery..I dunno.
I am 100% Tullock, very impressed. There are too many stars in this league that are referred to as being 'small', (PacMan). What have we got to loose. We could also gain some cap room.
im glad that everyone feels the same way about tulloch but does anyone know anything about moses?? i havent heard anything and havent seen him play
oh ok thanks, i hadnt heard anything about him for a long time... thanks again
Randall wears #48, and looks like a decent sized LB (and athletic one to boot).
You can throw Jonathan Vilma into that list of small MLB's too.
I'd like to see Tulloch start this next game, too.
I'd like to see Tulloch start this next game, too.
- Status
- Not open for further replies.
