Originally posted by woodbuck27
AJ Hawk has done everything asked of him - I didn't think I had to go into this again. He hasn't made a ton of plays because he was never schemed into position to make plays. He was a block eater. That was his job and he did it very well. How many sacks is he supposed to have if he never is sent on a pass rush? How many fumbles is he supposed to cause/recover if he's only asked to move blockers out of the way for Barnett? I'd argue Hawk is very, VERY solid. Hopefully this new scheme will utilize the LB's as playmakers (they better, or the 3-4 will be a disaster) and when they are I expect Hawk to emerge as a premier ILB in the NFL.
So in answer to your question, yes, I am pleased. At least with the players you mentioned - aside from Harrell, who at this point still has a chance to be very good in this league as well (if he can get and stay healthy).


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