The case against keeping Dobbs

TheXFactor · 2012-09-06T11:45:03-07:00

I dont see why we kept him to be honest. Okay cool he can be our 4th string TE and a backup average 3-4 END. Tukuafu is a way better blocker on running plays and I doubt Dobbs will be running any passing routes this year. And IMO he is out of the other 3 guys the worst backup of the D-line man. Williams, Ricky J, and Will are all better on D then he is also. Overall I just think his roster spot should of been a 4th OLB that can rush the passer and play coverage. That to be is way more valuable than a guy who can be a average backup at TE and DE.

Sep 6, 2012 at 11:46 AM

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Sep 6, 2012 at 11:48 AM

SanDiego49er
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With our OLB injuries you can make a real strong case now IMO.

Sep 6, 2012 at 11:49 AM

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Sep 6, 2012 at 11:50 AM

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I would rather dump someone like Dixon for an extra OLB.

and I also think Dobbs is a pretty good back D linemen.

Sep 6, 2012 at 11:50 AM

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he is actually our 3rd TE, is a very valuable special teams player and of course plays DL for us

Sep 6, 2012 at 11:50 AM

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Pretty sure he's a D-line sub. Which makes him the most important there. Did you see him play at the D-line in the preseason his first year with the team ... looked really good. I can still remember it. Dude is cat quick.

Sep 6, 2012 at 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by susweel:
I would rather dump someone like Dixon for an extra OLB.

and I also think Dobbs is a pretty good back D linemen.

Dixon played really well in preseason as always. And h's a good special teams player too. He didn't even dance as much as a runner. More straight ahead.

Sep 6, 2012 at 11:51 AM

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Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
With our OLB injuries you can make a real strong case now IMO.

I just doubt Dobbs makes much of an impact at all

Sep 6, 2012 at 11:53 AM

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Originally posted by SanDiego49er:

Originally posted by susweel:
I would rather dump someone like Dixon for an extra OLB.

and I also think Dobbs is a pretty good back D linemen.

Dixon played really well in preseason as always. And h's a good special teams player too. He didn't even dance as much as a runner. More straight ahead.

c'mon...he will go back to what he does best and it's dookie braids and dancing

Sep 6, 2012 at 12:28 PM

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He is our 3rd TE, Celek won't suit up, needs to develop more. And Dobbs will play rush DE/OLB if needed, he has the size for that position. Plus he is athletic as can be. Like said if anyone it should be Dixon cut for a 4th OLB.

Sep 6, 2012 at 12:32 PM

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Disagree.

BUT we'll have to see how he plays in real games.

Still surprised that Dix is still on the team - BUT in JH I trust!

Sep 6, 2012 at 1:20 PM

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Quality Depth/versatility is very important for Harbaugh

Sep 6, 2012 at 1:22 PM

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Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
With our OLB injuries you can make a real strong case now IMO.

I would dump McBath, Ian Williams or Celek before I dump Dobbs. He's a beast of a DE when given playing time

Sep 6, 2012 at 1:34 PM

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Originally posted by kronik:

Originally posted by SanDiego49er:
With our OLB injuries you can make a real strong case now IMO.

I would dump McBath, Ian Williams or Celek before I dump Dobbs. He's a beast of a DE when given playing time

we shall see