Cliff Christl Blog : Ahmad Carroll, etc.

[swede]

You may be right, Partially.

If the leadership is in him naturally, Hawk's humble first impressions may give way to a wild-eyed warrior rallying the troops as soon as he gets on the field and starts hitting people. It's possible his destiny to be a leader cannot be suppressed by his desire to be polite and deferential to veterans.

[mmmdk]

Ahmad Carroll is a headcase; too bad actually 'cos he's got the skills of a probowl CB. Ahmad Carroll will never be a leader but being tough with rookies is ok but it seems that Ahmad Carroll is a wee bit out of control with the youngsters. Carroll is a Sherman legacy, he's got 1st round abilities and with Woodson in town...wait, Woodson is MIA at OTS...anyways, with Woodson around eventually he'll step up and be valuable in nickel and dimes plus special team. Ahmad Carroll is a lock!

About Woodson, Pickett & Harris - could it (also) be that they're afraid of injury during the OTAs? I mean, basically most of the current roster are guys fighting for a roster spot! Some guys would use that excuse and it's a bad one. Long live guys like Kampman etc.

[motife]

When Darren Sharper first came up there were a lot of doubters. After Eugene Robinson signed with Atlanta his parting shot was no way was Sharper smart enough to play safety even though he had the physical skills.

Anyone remember when the big white WR for Denver ran about 50 yards dragging Sharper all the way? Ed McAffrey I think.

[MadtownPacker]

When Darren Sharper first came up there were a lot of doubters. After Eugene Robinson signed with Atlanta his parting shot was no way was Sharper smart enough to play safety even though he had the physical skills.

Lets see, pretty boy had a part of 4th&25 and 4th&26, yeah Id have to say Robinson had a point.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I think Barnett squandered some of his leadership points when he created the stupidest on-the-field celebration in the NFL.

I doubt other players think anything negative about this.

It is really hard to know what players think about each other. OK, Flanagan didn't like Carroll. That doesn't mean a whole lot. Cletedius Hunt was spoken of well by other players. The fans have a totally different perspective than teammates.

[Tarlam!]

Hawk is already the leader of this defense. He leads by example. He will be an everydown LB.

If anyone on the "D" scews up, they will be answering to Hawk. Give it 2 games, and Hawk will be first out of the locker room door.

Carroll will be taught humility, because he will have front row seats on the best corner tandem in the league.

[Harlan Huckleby]

After Eugene Robinson signed with Atlanta his parting shot was no way was Sharper smart enough to play safety even though he had the physical skills.

Of course Sharper wasn't out chasing hookers the night before he was supposed to play in the Super Bowl. He aint a TOTAL idiot.

[Fritz]

"Second-year safety Marviel Underwood also seems to have made strides since last season. He just seems to be reacting better to the ball. He didn't make any plays Tuesday, but Monday he made a nice break and broke up a pass intended for first-year tight end Garrett Cross."

Ah, this is what I"ve been hoping for. Hadn't heard a word, a peep, about this guy until now. This is encouraging. If he can compete for the top backup job, that would really up the level of play in that backfield.

[LaFours]

Since Carroll celebrates these rudimentary successes (i.e. blanketing a practice squad-caliber WR) so ridiculously, I wonder what other ho hum successes he celebrates in his life with such vigor and intensity? I wonder what type of celebration goes into an accomplishment like, say, taking a huge dump? Just a thought...what other types of accomplishments do you guys think Carroll puts a similar level of celebration into?

[Rastak]

Since Carroll celebrates these rudimentary successes (i.e. blanketing a practice squad-caliber WR) so ridiculously, I wonder what other ho hum successes he celebrates in his life with such vigor and intensity? I wonder what type of celebration goes into an accomplishment like, say, taking a huge dump? Just a thought...what other types of accomplishments do you guys think Carroll puts a similar level of celebration into?

Arby's getting his order right?

[Packers4Ever]

I think Hawk's idea of a celebration may be to walk back to the defensive huddle and check with the other guys to see if the running back ever got up. To be honest, Hawk has seemed almost too humble to step immediately into the leadership role that this defense is going to need. Kampmann, Harris, and Woodson seem good candidates to pull together and use their veteran status to lead this defense.

But don't forget, Hawk is the new kid on the block, he may not really be
as he seems. Once he gets rolling he may turn into a super leader,
certainly respect for his play skills won't be missing.

[Partial]

Since Carroll celebrates these rudimentary successes (i.e. blanketing a practice squad-caliber WR) so ridiculously, I wonder what other ho hum successes he celebrates in his life with such vigor and intensity? I wonder what type of celebration goes into an accomplishment like, say, taking a huge dump? Just a thought...what other types of accomplishments do you guys think Carroll puts a similar level of celebration into?

obvious answer is high-fives all around. Duh! How else does anyone celebrate a poop?

[LaFours]

Since Carroll celebrates these rudimentary successes (i.e. blanketing a practice squad-caliber WR) so ridiculously, I wonder what other ho hum successes he celebrates in his life with such vigor and intensity? I wonder what type of celebration goes into an accomplishment like, say, taking a huge dump? Just a thought...what other types of accomplishments do you guys think Carroll puts a similar level of celebration into?

obvious answer is high-fives all around. Duh! How else does anyone celebrate a poop?

Hopefully those high fives transpire post-handwashing.

[the_idle_threat]

Since Carroll celebrates these rudimentary successes (i.e. blanketing a practice squad-caliber WR) so ridiculously, I wonder what other ho hum successes he celebrates in his life with such vigor and intensity? I wonder what type of celebration goes into an accomplishment like, say, taking a huge dump? Just a thought...what other types of accomplishments do you guys think Carroll puts a similar level of celebration into?

obvious answer is high-fives all around. Duh! How else does anyone celebrate a poop?

He probably picks it up and spikes it on the floor.

[Rastak]

Since Carroll celebrates these rudimentary successes (i.e. blanketing a practice squad-caliber WR) so ridiculously, I wonder what other ho hum successes he celebrates in his life with such vigor and intensity? I wonder what type of celebration goes into an accomplishment like, say, taking a huge dump? Just a thought...what other types of accomplishments do you guys think Carroll puts a similar level of celebration into?

obvious answer is high-fives all around. Duh! How else does anyone celebrate a poop?

He probably picks it up and spikes it on the floor.

I'm confused, are we talking about Carroll or Davenport?