Buffaloed in Pa Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 So how is it that James Harrison is not too small to play rolb and Moats is. Harrison 5-11 242. Arthur Moats 6-0 250. I say a pass rusher ,is a pass rusher no matter what height. This is a god given skill ,few have. Oh yeah Freeney is 6-0 at DE. Leave Moatsie alone. Lets go BUUffaloooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsnutt Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 So how is it that James Harrison is not too small to play rolb and Moats is. Harrison 5-11 242. Arthur Moats 6-0 250. I say a pass rusher ,is a pass rusher no matter what height. This is a god given skill ,few have. Oh yeah Freeney is 6-0 at DE. Leave Moatsie alone. Lets go BUUffaloooo. I couldnt agree more with you here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 So how is it that James Harrison is not too small to play rolb and Moats is. Harrison 5-11 242. Arthur Moats 6-0 250. I say a pass rusher ,is a pass rusher no matter what height. This is a god given skill ,few have. Oh yeah Freeney is 6-0 at DE. Leave Moatsie alone. Lets go BUUffaloooo. I haven't seen that criticism of Moats. I thought they moved Moats inside because of his size and ability to take on runners. With Barnett and Merriman able to man the outside, need some beef next to Davis to stop the run and deliver some blows. I could be wrong, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 I couldnt agree more with you here Thats why we are who we are. Read it Chan and Buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defend Greece Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Screw size it's all about heart and coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I haven't seen that criticism of Moats. I thought they moved Moats inside because of his size and ability to take on runners. With Barnett and Merriman able to man the outside, need some beef next to Davis to stop the run and deliver some blows. I could be wrong, though. I understood Barnett to be taking Poz's inside spot. Where did you hear he was to man the outside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 I haven't seen that criticism of Moats. I thought they moved Moats inside because of his size and ability to take on runners. With Barnett and Merriman able to man the outside, need some beef next to Davis to stop the run and deliver some blows. I could be wrong, though. I thought Barnett plays INSIDE. Moats struggles inside. Been there done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I understood Barnett to be taking Poz's inside spot. Where did you hear he was to man the outside? No idea. I just saw the article where Gailey said Moats size did not project to OLB though, so looks like I'm mistaken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Long Beach Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I thought Barnett plays INSIDE. Moats struggles inside. Been there done that. He's only been inside early in training camp (or was it OTA's) his rookie year. He'd struggle anywhere right off the back. I think it's Wannstadt's call honestly. I betcha Wanny thinks that he's got a chance to be a good ILB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills1960 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) I think comparing him to James Harrison may be a reach, but it at least proves that a guy his size can in fact play OLB. I can understand why height should play a role in the decision between OLB and ILB, but weight is so much more important. I'd much rather have 6'0 250 then 6'4 228 (aka Aaron Maybin). Edited August 2, 2011 by bills1960 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan89 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 From what I have heard its a temporary move just to make Moats more versatile. If its a long term move I think its a bad idea Moats showed flashes at OLB last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I think comparing him to James Harrison may be a reach, but it at least proves that a guy his size can in fact play OLB. I can understand why height should play a role in the decision between OLB and ILB, but weight is so much more important. I'd much rather have 6'0 250 then 6'4 228 (aka Aaron Maybin). Maybin is just playing out of position. Randy Moss - 6'4" 210 Plaxico - 6'5" 232 Maybin - 6'4" 228 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 I'm not sure where Moats should or will play. I'm really not sold on George Edwards as a DC, but he was a LB coach and being a good one is what got him this job. Bob Sanders is probably our best and smartest position coach and he coaches LBs. Wanny coaches LBs. If they collectively decided that Moats is better off playing inside, I'm going to go with their decision. That said, I wouldn't doubt if it's just a trial run, and if it doesn't work in a couple weeks, they will move him outside, as Nix hinted. If they sign another ILB, he will move back outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Maybin is just playing out of position. Randy Moss - 6'4" 210 Plaxico - 6'5" 232 Maybin - 6'4" 228 Oh my god when you put it like that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpcolosi Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Personally, I think Gailey was trying to bluff there. They needed another body inside and probably are giving Maybin his last chance with reps on the outside. I'd expect to see Moats back to OLB soon enough... be patient young ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Linen Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Personally, I think Gailey was trying to bluff there. They needed another body inside and probably are giving Maybin his last chance with reps on the outside. I'd expect to see Moats back to OLB soon enough... be patient young ones. If you think Moats was moved inside to give Maybin opportunity you're acting young in your football knowledge. Maybin isn't going to be given anything by this coaching staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pondslider Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 They might just be counting on Merriman to be the rusher on the outside so if they want to get their best players on the field it makes sense to give Moats a chance on the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdogtim Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 They will probably be glad to give him a ride to the airport when they cut his bony ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 If you think Moats was moved inside to give Maybin opportunity you're acting young in your football knowledge. Maybin isn't going to be given anything by this coaching staff. Last year, Maybin was on the field more than anyone in the preseason both in practice and in games. When regular season rolled around, he hadn't done enough to prove that he was capable of handling more than water bottles to teammates. Fact is, he will be given chances due to his top 15 pick status Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billshank Redemption Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Maybin is just playing out of position. Randy Moss - 6'4" 210 Plaxico - 6'5" 232 Maybin - 6'4" 228 +1 i actually lolled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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