Who should start... Sopoaga or McDonald? | Page 2

Sep 2, 2010 at 6:26 AM

Gore_21
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For now I'd like to see Soap on running situations and McDonald on passing situations. Maybe McDonald takes over full time later on.

Sep 2, 2010 at 7:55 AM

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GoreGoreGore
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Originally posted by Gore_21:
For now I'd like to see Soap on running situations and McDonald on passing situations. Maybe McDonald takes over full time later on.

Sep 2, 2010 at 8:40 AM

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Both are studs. If we ran a 4-3 front I'd want McDonald as one of the starters. Sopo better fits a 3-4 front. McDonald will still play a lot especially on passing downs.

Sep 2, 2010 at 9:30 AM

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not sure McDonald can hold block in run support

Sep 2, 2010 at 9:37 AM

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Kolohe
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The real question should be Demetric Evans or Khalif Mitchell. I like it that Sopoaga and RJF could fill in at NT if needed, same with Khalif Mitchell. Evans hasn't really shown a thing since hes been here, I rather go with the young guy here.

Sep 2, 2010 at 9:48 AM

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ghostrider
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Base defense: Soapoaga

Passing Downs: McDonald

Sep 2, 2010 at 9:52 AM

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Mr.Mcgibblets
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Originally posted by Kolohe:
The real question should be Demetric Evans or Khalif Mitchell. I like it that Sopoaga and RJF could fill in at NT if needed, same with Khalif Mitchell. Evans hasn't really shown a thing since hes been here, I rather go with the young guy here.

Easily agree with this. It's not even a close call for me... keep Mitchell over Evans.

Sep 2, 2010 at 9:59 AM

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Originally posted by oldman9er:
Originally posted by Kolohe:
The real question should be Demetric Evans or Khalif Mitchell. I like it that Sopoaga and RJF could fill in at NT if needed, same with Khalif Mitchell. Evans hasn't really shown a thing since hes been here, I rather go with the young guy here.

Easily agree with this. It's not even a close call for me... keep Mitchell over Evans.

(Sorry for the thread hijack)

But Evans just seems like a vet in the line-up that's it. He doesn't really fit in a 3-4, nor does he show it. Evans hasn't shown he can control the LOS or penetrate in the backfield. At least with Sopoaga and McDonald you've seen them do one of two things. Mitchell has been that big body we all hoped Balmer would be, in that first Preseason game vs. Indy, he's was of the reasons Davis and Briggs did well. What does Evans bring to the table???

Mitchell over Evans!!!!

Sep 2, 2010 at 10:02 AM

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Mr.Mcgibblets
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Originally posted by Kolohe:
Originally posted by oldman9er:
Originally posted by Kolohe:
The real question should be Demetric Evans or Khalif Mitchell. I like it that Sopoaga and RJF could fill in at NT if needed, same with Khalif Mitchell. Evans hasn't really shown a thing since hes been here, I rather go with the young guy here.

Easily agree with this. It's not even a close call for me... keep Mitchell over Evans.

(Sorry for the thread hijack)

But Evans just seems like a vet in the line-up that's it. He doesn't really fit in a 3-4, nor does he show it. Evans hasn't shown he can control the LOS or penetrate in the backfield. At least with Sopoaga and McDonald you've seen them do one of two things. Mitchell has been that big body we all hoped Balmer would be, in that first Preseason game vs. Indy, he's was of the reasons Davis and Briggs did well. What does Evans bring to the table???

Mitchell over Evans!!!!

(Sorry for the thread hijack) x2

... and yeah, I haven't seen Evans do anything whatsoever that would secure him of a spot on the roster. Mitchell over Evans!!!!

Sep 2, 2010 at 10:23 AM

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NeeJ49er
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Originally posted by Gore_21:
For now I'd like to see Soap on running situations and McDonald on passing situations. Maybe McDonald takes over full time later on.

I can see this happening, but Ray Mac has improved in stopping the run, but Ray is a better pass rusher on 3rd and long situations

Sep 5, 2010 at 9:16 PM

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Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
Originally posted by PTulini:
Apparently DC Greg Manusky says it's a close competition which is still undecided.

Hey P, where did you read that?

I really like Ray Mac, but the rotation combo may be most effective. Also, I wonder when Ray Mac's contract is up? I know we signed Soap to a five year about two years ago.

One thing I would say is, every time Ray is in his presence is felt. He is so quick off the ball and has a high motor.

I heard it last week from DC Greg Manusky while he was being interviewed on KNBR.

Sep 5, 2010 at 10:44 PM

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Originally posted by PTulini:
Originally posted by Oakland-Niner:
Originally posted by PTulini:
Apparently DC Greg Manusky says it's a close competition which is still undecided.

Hey P, where did you read that?

I really like Ray Mac, but the rotation combo may be most effective. Also, I wonder when Ray Mac's contract is up? I know we signed Soap to a five year about two years ago.

One thing I would say is, every time Ray is in his presence is felt. He is so quick off the ball and has a high motor.

I heard it last week from DC Greg Manusky while he was being interviewed on KNBR.

Hopefully it means that Ray has gotten better against the run because he has really struggled against the run since hes been in the league