Parys the problem?

TheGoldStandard · 2010-08-22T23:34:36-07:00

During the game, as I watched Adrian Peterson shrug off one Parys Haralson tackle attempt after another, I couldn't help but ask myself why there is such a movement to get rid of Manny and not Parys. While Manny is not going to be confused for a pass rush specialist anytime soon he is a very good player in coverage and is an excellent run defender. Haralson, however, isn't excellent in any factor of the game. He is certainly not a factor in coverage as his 0 career turnovers will attest. Run defense and tackling are no better as All Day showed today and Chris Johnson showed last season, (when Parys's missed tackle cost us the game). And his pass rush while good is not decidedly better than guys like Brooks, Briggs, and Laboy, and definitely not good enough to justify his unquestioned position in the lineup. Much is said about Lawson's lack of sacks but he had more than Parys, even though Parys had more chances and plays the WILL position.

Aug 22, 2010 at 11:38 PM

toeknee
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He has been a disappointment, he got paid and we never saw the monster season he was supposed to have. I hope we keep 5 olbs

Aug 22, 2010 at 11:41 PM

Ninefan56
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If we were going to be cold and determined to have our best LBs out there lets go with Lawson, Brooks, Briggs, LaBoy, Davis and dump Harolson?

Aug 22, 2010 at 11:48 PM

Kolohe
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I've always thought of Haralson as a situational pass-rusher. Hes been a weak link in coverage and a liability at times in run support.

Aug 22, 2010 at 11:49 PM

AllTimeGreat
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How much would we save by cutting him after this season? AB81?

Aug 22, 2010 at 11:56 PM

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Aug 23, 2010 at 12:34 AM

Godsleftsock
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Originally posted by AllTimeGreat:
How much would we save by cutting him after this season? AB81?

Who?

Aug 23, 2010 at 12:43 AM

skynet907
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Alex Smith is the problem, Nate Davis is the answer to that problem... if you are a mouth breathing lunatic.

Aug 23, 2010 at 12:46 AM

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Haralson's strong suit is rushing the passer and holding the edges against the run. He is just plain bad when it comes to coverage skills and pursuit (see 2009 Titans game, when he failed to contain Chris Johnson aroudn the edge).

At least Lawson can chase down some guys and play coverage.

Aug 23, 2010 at 12:48 AM

Godsleftsock
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Originally posted by DarthNiner:
Haralson's strong suit is rushing the passer and holding the edges against the run. He is just plain bad when it comes to coverage skills and pursuit (see 2009 Titans game, when he failed to contain Chris Johnson aroudn the edge).

At least Lawson can chase down some guys and play coverage.

He's so sloooooow

Aug 23, 2010 at 1:03 AM

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Originally posted by Godsleftsock:
Originally posted by AllTimeGreat:
How much would we save by cutting him after this season? AB81?

Who?

he's the resident cap expert around here.

Aug 23, 2010 at 1:06 AM

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Godsleftsock
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Originally posted by AllTimeGreat:
Originally posted by Godsleftsock:
Originally posted by AllTimeGreat:
How much would we save by cutting him after this season? AB81?

Who?

he's the resident cap expert around here.

Sorry, just messing around since battle is 83 not 81

Aug 23, 2010 at 1:08 AM

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Originally posted by Godsleftsock:
Originally posted by AllTimeGreat:
Originally posted by Godsleftsock:
Originally posted by AllTimeGreat:
How much would we save by cutting him after this season? AB81?

Who?

he's the resident cap expert around here.

Sorry, just messing around since battle is 83 not 81

So is AB!

Aug 23, 2010 at 1:10 AM

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Godsleftsock
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Originally posted by English:
Originally posted by Godsleftsock:
Originally posted by AllTimeGreat:
Originally posted by Godsleftsock:
Originally posted by AllTimeGreat:
How much would we save by cutting him after this season? AB81?

Who?

he's the resident cap expert around here.

Sorry, just messing around since battle is 83 not 81

So is AB!

He wrote AB81 though, but my small attempt at humor utterly failed.

Aug 23, 2010 at 1:17 AM

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i was watching the game and the same thought occured to me. laboy and briggs were beasting. the last time i even saw haralsons jersey was when he failed to tackle chris johnson