Brooks and Aldon the next Harrison and Woodley???

DRUSTOPO · 2012-02-28T15:57:28-08:00

I know I know, Im crazy. But lets get crazy together!!! Lamar Woodley ( 6'2", 265lbs ) = '11'....6 years, $61.5 million 2010 ( 25 ) - 16 Games, 50 Tackles, 35 Solo, 10 Sacks, 3 FF, 5 Pass Defended, 3 Stuffs for 20 yards. 2011 ( 26 ) - 10 Games, 39 Tackles 26 Solo, 9 Sacks, 0 FF, 2 Pass Defended, 2 Stuffs for 4 yards. James Harrison ( 6'0", 242lbs ) = '09'....6 years, $51.175 million 2004 ( 26 ) - 16 Games, 45 Tackles, 36 Solo, 1 Sack, 0 FF, 2 Pass Defended, 5 Stuffs for 0 yards. 2005 ( 27 ) - 16 Games, 45 Tackles, 36 Solo, 3 Sacks, 0 FF, 4 Pass Defended, 0 Stuffs for 0 yards. 2006 ( 28 ) - 11 Games, 20 Tackles, 12 Solo, 0 Sacks, 0 FF, 0 Pass Defended, 1 Stuff for 1 yard. Ahmad Brooks ( 6'3", 259 ) = '12'.....6 years, $44.5 Millon 2010 ( 26 ) - 15 Games, 31 Tackles, 29 Solo, 5 Sacks, 0 FF, 2 Pass Defended, 4 Stuffs for 15 yards. 2011 ( 27 ) - 16 Games, 49 Tackles, 34 Solo, 7 Sacks, 1 FF, 3 Pass Defended, 3 Stuffs for 12 yards. Brooks last two years are very similar to Woodleys last two years with Woodley having 6 more sacks in less games. Unlike Brooks though Woodley was a sack machine by year two ( Aldon??? ) Harrison was a late bloomer and did nothing until age 29 ( Brooks?? ) . Maybe we're about to see the next Woodley and Harrison dominate the edges in the leagues NEW best 3-4!! Its risky to give a guy money because you project his numbers to be better in the coming years If he does turn into a beast in his 2nd full year as a starter and 2nd full year in the same system though, it could end up being a steal! He's saying all the right things "My career is here in California so I want to make the best of my career and capitalize on what I've already gained." He also earns an extra BAS ASS point for nailing the QB after his helmet was ripped off. The next James Harrison may be ready to take off! I think its worth the '$17.5 guaranteed' risk to find out. LETS GO!!!!!

Feb 28, 2012 at 7:11 PM

elguapo
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So true. I think their olbs are a little better but our mlbs are a lot better so we are going to be set for years to come, especially if we extend bowman

Feb 28, 2012 at 7:12 PM

Travisty13
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Better.

Feb 28, 2012 at 7:14 PM

RishikeshA
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Originally posted by Travisty13:
Better.

!!!!!!

Feb 28, 2012 at 7:19 PM

Ronnie49Lott
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Why can't they be the next Brooks and Smith? They'll be great in their own right.

[ Edited by Ronnie49Lott on Feb 28, 2012 at 7:32 PM ]

Feb 28, 2012 at 7:19 PM

crabman82
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they're probably a notch below those 2, but our ilb's are much better than theirs so it makes up for it

Feb 28, 2012 at 7:23 PM

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Feb 28, 2012 at 7:23 PM

pdizo916
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I love our linebacking core. I would buy jerseys for ALL OF THEM!!!

Feb 28, 2012 at 7:55 PM

ninertico
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I believe what separates our from theirs is the fact that Smith's gorilla arms will take the sacks to another level. Now that he will be on three downs rather than one will give him that many more opportunities. Justin Smith and Ray Mac hang out. Now, Brooks hangs with them in the weight room at 49er HQ. When Aldon gets there and stays, that foursome will thrive off each other especially with "Cowboy" leading the way.

These two will start "hanging out" n compete. They want to follow "Cowboy" to take it to another level. They will far exceed our expectations and deliver each and every year. We had 21.5 sacks with both of them. Now, I can see Aldon reaching plus 15 with Brooks getting to ten. That would be extraordinary.

We shall see how it plays out.

Feb 28, 2012 at 7:55 PM

Youngb
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Originally posted by crabman82:
they're probably a notch below those 2, but our ilb's are much better than theirs so it makes up for it

I don't know man. Might be closer than most would think by the end of this next year coming up.

Feb 28, 2012 at 8:01 PM

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DonnieDarko
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Brooks and Smith are gonna have way more sacks

Feb 28, 2012 at 9:13 PM

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BrianGO
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They're already better. Aldon is was nearly unstoppable as a rookie. Brooks is a force against the run and very good against the pass.

No matter who the Steelers plug into that position it always produces. That is Dick LeBeau's defense.

Feb 28, 2012 at 9:19 PM

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