Originally posted by overthemiddle:
Goldson maybe more like Jack Tatum then Lott. Which is no disgrace.
Goldson is no way near the player that Jack Tatum--The Assassin, a three time pro bowler.
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Could Dashon Goldson be our next Ronnie Lott?
Nov 21, 2011 at 5:35 PM
- buck
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Goldson is no way near the player that Jack Tatum--The Assassin, a three time pro bowler.
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Nov 21, 2011 at 5:37 PM
- TheFunkyChicken
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I really wish people wouldn't make comparisons like this, and force me into picking a side against a 9er I really like. Goldson is very good player and I've loved watching him the last few years. So please don't make me write negative things about him in order to explain why he's not the same as the greatest defensive player we've ever had.
Nov 21, 2011 at 5:38 PM
- jreff22
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lol no
Nov 21, 2011 at 5:39 PM
- LottOfDefense
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Realistic comparison. A bit off topic but Lott would pay his salary back in penalties for hitting. Good-doll has took all the fun out of defense.
Nov 21, 2011 at 5:41 PM
- thedude
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FACT - Ronnie Lott is the only person both Chuck Norris and Patrick Willis fear. Goldson is not part of this conversation.
Nov 21, 2011 at 5:55 PM
- overthemiddle
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Originally posted by buck:
Goldson is no way near the player that Jack Tatum--The Assassin, a three time pro bowler.
yea after I posted it I realized how wrong I was - sorry
Nov 21, 2011 at 6:12 PM
- WeAreLegend
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Originally posted by overthemiddle:
Originally posted by buck:
Goldson is no way near the player that Jack Tatum--The Assassin, a three time pro bowler.
yea after I posted it I realized how wrong I was - sorry
All good. He's not Lott but hey who doesn't love the guy, it's good to be fired up about Goldson!
Nov 21, 2011 at 6:17 PM
- Oakland-Niner
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Ronnie Lott? He's not even the best saftey playing today.
Nov 21, 2011 at 6:20 PM
- dtg_9er
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Hate the stupid move of reacting and getting tossed and penalized. It didn't hurt much but he needs to be smarter and under control. Wait and hit the guy on a route.
As for being Lott...nott! Lot was an all-pro CB and then an all world safety. Smart and courageous at the same time. Goldson has been playing pretty well lately and you can't really compare Lott's era to now given rule changes. So you have to compare how they fit in with their peers--has Goldson made the probowl? Is he likely to do so?
As for being Lott...nott! Lot was an all-pro CB and then an all world safety. Smart and courageous at the same time. Goldson has been playing pretty well lately and you can't really compare Lott's era to now given rule changes. So you have to compare how they fit in with their peers--has Goldson made the probowl? Is he likely to do so?
Nov 21, 2011 at 6:42 PM
- dbdublin
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With absolutely no disrespect for Goldson, the answer is a resoudning NO. Lott was much more than an enforcer in the secondary. He was the leader of the entire team. Lott is far and away the greatest defensive back to ever play for the Niners. Goldson is not.
Nov 21, 2011 at 6:44 PM
- 80849er4life
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Um they play the same position....other than that, I see no comparison.....
Nov 21, 2011 at 6:47 PM
- KowboyKiller
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Originally posted by ItsKapTime:
Originally posted by valrod33:
not until he cuts his hair
and his pinky
Nov 21, 2011 at 6:56 PM
- sean610
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Hes no Lott but I think he is way better than some give him credit for. I liked him since his first pre season game against the raiders in his rookie year. He has good hands, speed, and a fearless tackler. Most safeties in the NFL duck and hide when big RBs come there way but he not only takes them on he usually puts them out of action.
Nov 21, 2011 at 9:19 PM
- TexasNiner915
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Originally posted by Marvin49:
Um...ask yourself a question.
Is Goldson as dominant at his position as Patrick Willis is?
That was Ronnie Lott.
this
Nov 21, 2011 at 9:25 PM
- buck
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Originally posted by goldstandard333:yes!!!!
This organization is full of great players. That being said we need to stop labeling people "THE NEXT". There will never be another Jerry Rice. There will never be another Ronnie Lott. Let Dashon be what he is, a very good safety not a future legend/HOF. Please stop comparing these guys to legends of the past. It's time to live in the now, and look forward to the future.
well stated.