My Lessons for next year

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by NBT

Maybe Barwin is somewhat of a project, but then isn't Casey?

I don't think so. Barwin is an immediate pass-rusher to come in on 3rd downs because Antonio Smith is the 1st and 2nd down DE. So, Barwin is more of a specialist. Now, if they tinker a little and try him at the SAM and put Cushing at the WILL, then that would be a project.

[Nconroe]

Just wondering has Cushing ever played Mike?

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by Nconroe

Just wondering has Cushing ever played Mike?

Nay, but we've got a guy named DeMeco.

[NBT]

Originally Posted by Roy P

I don't think so. Barwin is an immediate pass-rusher to come in on 3rd downs because Antonio Smith is the 1st and 2nd down DE. So, Barwin is more of a specialist. Now, if they tinker a little and try him at the SAM and put Cushing at the WILL, then that would be a project.

I think I said that about Barwin because a couple of guys on the main board were comparing Barwin to Peek and Babin. Maybe it was just the coaching but they never achieved their potential.

Doesn't Barwin backup Mario and not Smith?

[Roy P]

I think Barwin will be the DE opposite Mario on passing downs as Antoni Smith slides inside to the 3-Tech. Just my gut feeling, I don't have any evidence.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by Roy P

I think Barwin will be the DE opposite Mario on passing downs as Antoni Smith slides inside to the 3-Tech. Just my gut feeling, I don't have any evidence.

There is evidence of that at the open practices. And I agree, this will be the main passing down DL.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by painekiller

There is evidence of that at the open practices. And I agree, this will be the main passing down DL.

Yep, that's what I saw at practice too. Barwin will come in on passing downs with Smith going inside.

[NBT]

Then I stand corrected. If that is the most effective combination, then I'm all for it.