Dennis in NC Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Don't care if he sucks. Best name on the team. A Mack Strong kind of a name. This kid has a great name. It's not a name with any length - but it's strong and looks and sounds real impressive. He'll sell a lot of Jerseys. He should be the only player announced each week. That's how strong his name is. Hey Nick, read that NY Times article on him. It's an amazing story. He was named "Tank" as a baby, was BMX world champion at age 9... He's a "can do" kind of guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPS Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I read the NY Times article. Just WOW. And....I suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOBILLS78 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Has Buddy been reading this board? Honestly, yes. Only a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Jose Bills Fan Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Wow! He must be plenty tough then, since he had 12 starts and was the Mountain West Conference defensive player of the year.... I thought he was conference DPOY twice? Seriously didn't I read that somewhere? Hope he justifies my belief he will be a solid player (not a star, but a good solid, reliable player) Why don't you think he'll become a star? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabattBlue Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I would have thought the Tank Carder thread would be burning up with excitment. Instead the 7th round kicker thread has more posts. Go figure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAWNDO Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Walter Football.Com Draft Grade: 147. Tank Carder, LB, TCU: A+ Grade Wow. Buffalo has really improved its roster this weekend. Tank Carder would have been a second-round pick if he hadn't played hurt this past season. He's a really talented linebacker with a great work ethic. It wouldn't surprise me at all if he made it into the starting lineup in a year or two. Love it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) What's your beef exactly? The guy is the 6th rated ILB prospect in the draft. He's not a reach, he's a very solid prospect who may have the potential to become great. When you look at his history, it's clear he's a "baller", someone you should never count out. I truly enjoyed watching Tank Carder's efforts on the field as a horned frog. That said, it's a very steep climb from the Mountain West Conference to the pro defensive game. I look at Carder's body of work, and I don't really see a pro translation. I don't see him shedding blockers on blitzes, I see him as being very weak in coverage, and the amount of arm, and toe tackling he's gotten away with at TCU simply wouldn't fly at all in the NFL. He plays hashmark to hashmark but doesn't have tremendous closing speed. This is one of those rare times that I Love the kid, but don't really like the pick. IMO Kuechly was THE guy to take for Mike or SAM linebacker. I still have hopes that Tank Carder will fit in somehow. Of all the 2012 daftees, I believe that Carder and Sanders have the strongest work ethic, and the biggest upside in terms of character. I really hope they both turn out to be ballers. Edited April 30, 2012 by #34fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awwufelloff Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Positives: Non-stop motor; seems to never get tired and will always be around the football. Very good short area quickness; is up there with any linebacker in his first two steps. Negatives: He really needs to get into the weight room and get stronger if he wants to hold up for the grind that is the NFL season. His aggressiveness can be a problem because he has a tendency to overrun plays. Great pickup! He should bulk up a bit more with our other Florida State LB friend whose jacked as I ever seen haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I thought he was conference DPOY twice? Seriously didn't I read that somewhere? He was, but, I beleive that the point being made was that he made 12 starts with an injury and still managed to get the award after this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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