Falconsfan567 Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Alright, I have a question that I have been pondering, would Courtney Upshaw fit the Bruce Irvin role in Dan Quinn's defense? Is that even an option? I'm deferring to those posters like Fatboi and KOG that know way more about this kind of stuff than I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Trav Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 From what I remember from watching him in Baltimore was that he was a great run stuffer. The knack on him is that his coverage skills have lacked with age. I also believe the Colts are looking to sign him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g-dawg Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 You did not ask me but I don't see Courtney Upshaw as a similiar player to Irvin. Upshaw is more of a one-dimensional "move forward" type of linebacker - physical run stuffer and has some passrush ability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerhill Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Upshaw is not nearly as athletic as Irvin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 I don't see many Baltimore games and what I remember from Alabama was that he was good at stopping the run and has some pass rush ability too. But I didn't know if he was anything like Bruce Irvin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 think that we have in Brooks Reed is basically what we would get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 1 minute ago, Romfal said: think that we have in Brooks Reed is basically what we would get Which is nothing? Sorry I just couldn't resist after he did nothing in 2015. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOR Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 Unfortunately there are only a handful of guys like Irvin in the NFL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 18 minutes ago, Romfal said: think that we have in Brooks Reed is basically what we would get wrong. while Courtney is Not a pass rusher he is nothing close to Reed. CU is a hatchetman, tone setter, and hitter. you put him in to scare people and to hit the QB after the whistle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 8 minutes ago, Knight of God said: wrong. while Courtney is Not a pass rusher he is nothing close to Reed. CU is a hatchetman, tone setter, and hitter. you put him in to scare people and to hit the QB after the whistle. so a penalty magnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durrtay Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 16 minutes ago, Knight of God said: wrong. while Courtney is Not a pass rusher he is nothing close to Reed. CU is a hatchetman, tone setter, and hitter. you put him in to scare people and to hit the QB after the whistle. See I feel he had one above part year n is mediocre otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted March 11, 2016 Author Share Posted March 11, 2016 2 hours ago, Knight of God said: wrong. while Courtney is Not a pass rusher he is nothing close to Reed. CU is a hatchetman, tone setter, and hitter. you put him in to scare people and to hit the QB after the whistle. Thanks for weighing in KOG. I know you know your Bama guys. So there's no fit for Upshaw here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I love him but not really. we need a pass rusher...I hated saying that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSICKxWITHxITx Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Courtney is pretty good against the run, but not to great as a rusher. I actually prefer Brooks Reed over him. Brooks should be better this year. 2nd year in scheme on top of that he was hurt most the year last year. Brooks can cover some, stop the run and rush some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYNE Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 I do not view them as the same player at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 saying Brooks Reed is better is a stretch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldskooler Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 4 minutes ago, Knight of God said: saying Brooks Reed is better is a stretch. Would "differently mediocre" be more accurate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted March 12, 2016 Author Share Posted March 12, 2016 1 hour ago, xSICKxWITHxITx said: Courtney is pretty good against the run, but not to great as a rusher. I actually prefer Brooks Reed over him. Brooks should be better this year. 2nd year in scheme on top of that he was hurt most the year last year. Brooks can cover some, stop the run and rush some. That's nothing new with him sadly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 33 minutes ago, Oldskooler said: Would "differently mediocre" be more accurate yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falconcrest58 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 17 hours ago, g-dawg said: You did not ask me but I don't see Courtney Upshaw as a similiar player to Irvin. Upshaw is more of a one-dimensional "move forward" type of linebacker - physical run stuffer and has some passrush ability. ^ what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 **** YEAH BABY!!!! We just got a badass on defense!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positive Thinker Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 On March 10, 2016 at 2:21 PM, Knight of God said: wrong. while Courtney is Not a pass rusher he is nothing close to Reed. CU is a hatchetman, tone setter, and hitter. you put him in to scare people and to hit the QB after the whistle. Let's go after Burfict too while we are at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Positive Thinker Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 17 minutes ago, Falconsfan567 said: **** YEAH BABY!!!! We just got a badass on defense!! Clowney made a hit like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 I won't say I was always behind this move. Mainly because I was still butthurt over Irvin. thing is there Is a lot to like here. Still should sign O'Brien tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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