Who should start... Sopoaga or McDonald?

Sep 1, 2010 at 8:17 PM

PTulini
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Apparently DC Greg Manusky says it's a close competition which is still undecided.

Sep 1, 2010 at 8:20 PM

SnakePlissken
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I can't believe this situation is even an issue for us!

Damn... we've come a long way from Ericksontopia...

Sep 1, 2010 at 8:21 PM

iamtheman698
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Sopoaga

Sep 1, 2010 at 8:27 PM

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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.

Sep 1, 2010 at 9:02 PM

Kolohe
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If Ray Mac could hold up against the run I'd say him.

Sep 1, 2010 at 9:07 PM

Chico
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Ray Mac! I've watched Soap ever since we drafted him and i don't think he has EVER made one play...has he? someone correct me if i'm wrong! Or, is he just plugging up the middle so that our LB's can make plays and he's making them look good?

Sep 1, 2010 at 9:12 PM

Schulzy
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Originally posted by Chico:
Ray Mac! I've watched Soap ever since we drafted him and i don't think he has EVER made one play...has he? someone correct me if i'm wrong! Or, is he just plugging up the middle so that our LB's can make plays and he's making them look good?

His job isn't to make plays. It's to occupy blockers and have the LBs make the plays. He's a decent player, don't need him to be a star.

Sep 1, 2010 at 9:51 PM

Daniel2778
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McD's for sure, he makes plays with the limited chances he is given. I just really curious to see how well he would do if he is given the oppurtunity to play more

Sep 1, 2010 at 9:57 PM

BrianGO
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Originally posted by Chico:
Ray Mac! I've watched Soap ever since we drafted him and i don't think he has EVER made one play...has he? someone correct me if i'm wrong! Or, is he just plugging up the middle so that our LB's can make plays and he's making them look good?

Soap makes tons of plays against the run, and a few against the pass.

McDonald makes tons of plays against the pass, and a few against the run.

I'm confused by this idea of "competition" between them. One is best at one particular thing, the other is best at another.

Sep 1, 2010 at 10:03 PM

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