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matt49er · 2009-06-19T22:14:07-07:00

I remember back when this guy was in the supplemental draft (that's what it's called right?) I rooted for the 9ers to get him but we didn't He showed some promise but also proved to be an idiot with the Bengals but who doesn't right? He had enough potential that the 9ers picked him up right away when the Bengals let him go He showed enough to get invited back to camp I for one am REALLY hoping for this guy to realize his potential and show us something this year. He could really big a HUGE boost to the D, imagine if Brooks showed his college potential this year how awesome the D could be? Call it will be stick and show some of that potential on the filed or suck it up and get cut.

Apr 14, 2010 at 12:53 PM

#526

Joecool
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Originally posted by lamontb:
He played a lot better than I though and contributed nicely to the team. Gotta eat some crow and give the guy some credit. Hope he continues to improve and some how translate into more than just a 3rd down player.

To add, his persuit on ball carriers was outstanding since the preseason. Not too many guys got big runs running away from him. Getting him upfield and running by him is what he needs to work on a little but even Charles Haley and most high end pass rushers have that problem on occasion.

Apr 14, 2010 at 1:35 PM

#527

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Originally posted by JR80Forever:
Brooks will be starting in 2011 at one of the OLB spots.

I really think he has a future. If he keeps up the work ethic, who knows how it could go

Apr 14, 2010 at 8:43 PM

#528

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Originally posted by English:
Originally posted by JR80Forever:
Brooks will be starting in 2011 at one of the OLB spots.

I really think he has a future. If he keeps up the work ethic, who knows how it could go

I think he will be starting by the end of this season.

Apr 14, 2010 at 8:48 PM

#529

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Originally posted by MadDog49er:
I think he sticks. However, I think this is more an indictment against the Niners for neglecting to address depth in this position in 2009 than Brooks being a good football player. He just isn't.

I just do not see any reason for excitement in Brooks. He continues to disappoint.

Marcus Hudson will play a larger role for the Niners in 2009 than Brooks, and I believe Hudson has about....one thread on the board (Brooks has five active threads).

Wrong and wrong!

Apr 14, 2010 at 11:32 PM

#530

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Originally posted by Dominate:
Originally posted by MadDog49er:
I think he sticks. However, I think this is more an indictment against the Niners for neglecting to address depth in this position in 2009 than Brooks being a good football player. He just isn't.

I just do not see any reason for excitement in Brooks. He continues to disappoint.

Marcus Hudson will play a larger role for the Niners in 2009 than Brooks, and I believe Hudson has about....one thread on the board (Brooks has five active threads).

Wrong and wrong!

maybe he means by way of a future compensatory pick?

Apr 15, 2010 at 7:35 AM

#531

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Originally posted by Dominate:
Originally posted by MadDog49er:
I think he sticks. However, I think this is more an indictment against the Niners for neglecting to address depth in this position in 2009 than Brooks being a good football player. He just isn't.

I just do not see any reason for excitement in Brooks. He continues to disappoint.

Marcus Hudson will play a larger role for the Niners in 2009 than Brooks, and I believe Hudson has about....one thread on the board (Brooks has five active threads).

Wrong and wrong!

He loves Hudson, for what ever reason. To be fifth in sacks as a team last year is a major improvement. Rather have a TEAM effort than one superstar sack artist!!!

Apr 15, 2010 at 7:42 AM

#532

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Ahmad is gonna have a MONSTER YEAR

He has the talent to be the best pass rusher on the team

Apr 15, 2010 at 7:48 AM

#533

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Originally posted by NeeJ49er:
Ahmad is gonna have a MONSTER YEAR

He has the talent to be the best pass rusher on the team

IMO Brooks is the best pass rusher on the team, by far.

May 17, 2010 at 4:34 PM

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Quote:

• The silver lining to Manny Lawson's absence? It's giving Ahmad Brooks more time to learn how to play linebacker. Brooks was used mainly as a pass rusher last year. This spring, he's playing in first-, second- and third-down situations, which means he's having to do a lot more coverage. He and Parys Haralson were the OLB starters; Travis LaBoy and Diyral Briggs were the backups. It will be very interesting to see whether Lawson or Brooks runs with the first-team defense when Lawson returns.

Sep 21, 2010 at 9:51 AM

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he is a special talent imo, not sure if there is a replay available of his sack but it was incredible to see how low and fast he was going around the corner while maintaining his balance the whole way

Sep 21, 2010 at 9:57 AM

#536

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Originally posted by Dominate:
Originally posted by MadDog49er:
I think he sticks. However, I think this is more an indictment against the Niners for neglecting to address depth in this position in 2009 than Brooks being a good football player. He just isn't.

I just do not see any reason for excitement in Brooks. He continues to disappoint.

Marcus Hudson will play a larger role for the Niners in 2009 than Brooks, and I believe Hudson has about....one thread on the board (Brooks has five active threads).

Wrong and wrong!

Never gets old.

Brooks is a beast.

Nov 26, 2010 at 4:50 PM

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