Kentwan Balmer: You Better Get Your S**t Together!

Originally posted by King49er:

Originally posted by reasonable1:

Originally posted by King49er:

Originally posted by reasonable1:

Originally posted by KRS-1:

Originally posted by reasonable1:
I think he'll be a really tough, stout DE that we have not had in this defense and is something that is vital to a 3-4. You kind of saw it at the end of last year when he was in. He was occupying his share of blockers while still getting halfway decent penetration. You didnt really expect a whole lot in reality because not only was he a rookie but he also switched positions and that is not a real good combination for any rookie let alone a defensive lineman.

I went back and tried to watch some UNC games when he was in school...I will say...you didnt hear his name called all the time...but you damn sure saw that #90 around the play in some fashion, especially in the backfield.


Not to take away from Balmer at all, but I am really jazzed about Jean-Francois as well...he was a Warren Sapp look alike when he was on the field and healthy in college...

We don't want RJF to be Warren Sapp part 2. Warren was a true 3 technique, an awesome penetrator but a not so great 5 technique. He was not a good fit for a 3-4 D.

Hopefully RJF can improve his technique and consistency so that he can be used inside on nickel downs. Like Balmer he may need time to develop, but he showed a good first step and ability to penetrate in college.

I never said I wanted him to be Warren Sapp...

I said he was a look alike when on the field. As in, having the quick burst off the line, the playmaking ability in the backfield, the strength to shake double teams and the ability to chase plays down the line of scrimmage. Which is vital to a 3-4 DE.

I know Sapp was a 3-tech...and never made the comparison as if he would be playing a 3-tech for us...it was a simple comparison to a player of his size and speed.

I'm not one of these idiots on here that think along the lines that a Dwight Freeney type player is the answer to our pass rush problems at DE...

One of these idiots? I can see you're gonna last long posting here....

You know exactly who I am referring to...

Those yahooes that dont know the difference between a 3-4 and a 4-3. The ones that think DE's are the primary sack producers within the 3-4 defense. The ones that think OLB's are cover men in the 3-4. The ones that dont understand what a one-gap penetrator or two-gap run stuffer is. They just think they know it because they listen/watch ESPN all day.

which is fine, but you don't have to refer to people as "idiots on here", not a great choice of words..whether you think they are idiots or not...

Originally posted by Shorteous:

Originally posted by King49er:

Originally posted by reasonable1:

Originally posted by King49er:

Originally posted by reasonable1:

Originally posted by KRS-1:

Originally posted by reasonable1:
I think he'll be a really tough, stout DE that we have not had in this defense and is something that is vital to a 3-4. You kind of saw it at the end of last year when he was in. He was occupying his share of blockers while still getting halfway decent penetration. You didnt really expect a whole lot in reality because not only was he a rookie but he also switched positions and that is not a real good combination for any rookie let alone a defensive lineman.

I went back and tried to watch some UNC games when he was in school...I will say...you didnt hear his name called all the time...but you damn sure saw that #90 around the play in some fashion, especially in the backfield.


Not to take away from Balmer at all, but I am really jazzed about Jean-Francois as well...he was a Warren Sapp look alike when he was on the field and healthy in college...

We don't want RJF to be Warren Sapp part 2. Warren was a true 3 technique, an awesome penetrator but a not so great 5 technique. He was not a good fit for a 3-4 D.

Hopefully RJF can improve his technique and consistency so that he can be used inside on nickel downs. Like Balmer he may need time to develop, but he showed a good first step and ability to penetrate in college.

I never said I wanted him to be Warren Sapp...

I said he was a look alike when on the field. As in, having the quick burst off the line, the playmaking ability in the backfield, the strength to shake double teams and the ability to chase plays down the line of scrimmage. Which is vital to a 3-4 DE.

I know Sapp was a 3-tech...and never made the comparison as if he would be playing a 3-tech for us...it was a simple comparison to a player of his size and speed.

I'm not one of these idiots on here that think along the lines that a Dwight Freeney type player is the answer to our pass rush problems at DE...

One of these idiots? I can see you're gonna last long posting here....

You know exactly who I am referring to...

Those yahooes that dont know the difference between a 3-4 and a 4-3. The ones that think DE's are the primary sack producers within the 3-4 defense. The ones that think OLB's are cover men in the 3-4. The ones that dont understand what a one-gap penetrator or two-gap run stuffer is. They just think they know it because they listen/watch ESPN all day.

which is fine, but you don't have to refer to people as "idiots on here", not a great choice of words..whether you think they are idiots or not...

Truthfully I find nothing wrong with the term idiot, especially when not directed towards a specific person. I know there's a no personal attack policy on this board but at some point you have to draw the line for silliness. Idiot really doesn't make "my" derogatory list. I'm just saying if we get to cute we mind as well just band any general classification of another poster.

Originally posted by King49er:

Originally posted by Shorteous:

Originally posted by King49er:

Originally posted by reasonable1:

Originally posted by King49er:

Originally posted by reasonable1:

Originally posted by KRS-1:

Originally posted by reasonable1:
I think he'll be a really tough, stout DE that we have not had in this defense and is something that is vital to a 3-4. You kind of saw it at the end of last year when he was in. He was occupying his share of blockers while still getting halfway decent penetration. You didnt really expect a whole lot in reality because not only was he a rookie but he also switched positions and that is not a real good combination for any rookie let alone a defensive lineman.

I went back and tried to watch some UNC games when he was in school...I will say...you didnt hear his name called all the time...but you damn sure saw that #90 around the play in some fashion, especially in the backfield.


Not to take away from Balmer at all, but I am really jazzed about Jean-Francois as well...he was a Warren Sapp look alike when he was on the field and healthy in college...

We don't want RJF to be Warren Sapp part 2. Warren was a true 3 technique, an awesome penetrator but a not so great 5 technique. He was not a good fit for a 3-4 D.

Hopefully RJF can improve his technique and consistency so that he can be used inside on nickel downs. Like Balmer he may need time to develop, but he showed a good first step and ability to penetrate in college.

I never said I wanted him to be Warren Sapp...

I said he was a look alike when on the field. As in, having the quick burst off the line, the playmaking ability in the backfield, the strength to shake double teams and the ability to chase plays down the line of scrimmage. Which is vital to a 3-4 DE.

I know Sapp was a 3-tech...and never made the comparison as if he would be playing a 3-tech for us...it was a simple comparison to a player of his size and speed.

I'm not one of these idiots on here that think along the lines that a Dwight Freeney type player is the answer to our pass rush problems at DE...

One of these idiots? I can see you're gonna last long posting here....

You know exactly who I am referring to...

Those yahooes that dont know the difference between a 3-4 and a 4-3. The ones that think DE's are the primary sack producers within the 3-4 defense. The ones that think OLB's are cover men in the 3-4. The ones that dont understand what a one-gap penetrator or two-gap run stuffer is. They just think they know it because they listen/watch ESPN all day.

which is fine, but you don't have to refer to people as "idiots on here", not a great choice of words..whether you think they are idiots or not...

Truthfully I find nothing wrong with the term idiot, especially when not directed towards a specific person. I know there's a no personal attack policy on this board but at some point you have to draw the line for silliness. Idiot really doesn't make "my" derogatory list. I'm just saying if we get to cute we mind as well just band any general classification of another poster.

Maybe it doesn't make my list either, but it's still the rules.

But you wont make it very far on a message board if you are calling people "idiot's" and "yahoo's", especially if you expect people to take you're opinion seriously....

Originally posted by 49wyztoscore:
Again he had a solid game. He was getting good leverage and push against a very good offensive line. If he continues progressing the kid will be a stud.

Originally posted by PTulini:

Originally posted by 49wyztoscore:
Again he had a solid game. He was getting good leverage and push against a very good offensive line. If he continues progressing the kid will be a stud.

I think Balmer will only get better as the season goes on.

Originally posted by PTulini:
Kentwan Balmer (08/29/09) @ Dallas That's what I'm talkin' about KB!!!