Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:
Originally posted by Squidp:
Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:
In which he had all of 2 sacks and 31 total tackles. If you're happy with that type of production from a starting OLB in a 3-4 defense, then God bless you.
He def played well in early downs. Could have used him in that Seattle game when they ran all over us going at Aldon
Highly doubt Parys Haralson would've made much of a difference in that Seattle blowout, but that's just me.
Justin smith stats isn't telling as much as he's worth when he's in the game
You didn't just go there.
Sure, it's not all about stats for a 3-4 DE...but it is for a 3-4 OLB. The job of guys like Justin Smith and Ray McDonald is to free up the OLBs (like Haralson) to make plays, get tackles, tackles for loss and sacks. Production IS essential for a rush linebacker in this system, whether it be making tackles (behind the line of scrimmage or elsewhere), forcing sacks, getting pressure or even picking off the occasional pass (which Parys hasn't done in his entire career...yes, he has ZERO interceptions and only 4 pass break-ups in 6 years).
In Haralson's 6 year career he has averaged just over 3.5 sacks per year and less than 1.5 solo tackles per game. I'm sorry if it sounds like I'm "hating," but I'm not. He was one of my favorite players while in college and I was as happy as anyone when we drafted him. But for whatever reasons, he just hasn't been very productive over his career and certainly isn't worth a cap figure of almost $3M.
Bottom line, he's not an effective pass rusher, isn't much of a pass defender and is moderately effective against the run. So with all that in mind, I think we can fairly easily find someone to replicate his numbers (and likely anything else PH did on the field) for much less than his current cap figure. I'm pretty confident about that, and this is coming from someone who actually really likes the guy.
[ Edited by GhostofFredDean74 on Mar 7, 2013 at 1:30 PM ]