So if the defense is terrible again this season?

[3irty1]

Better comparison than Harrison is Shawne Merriman for Perry.

Fact is that Perry was only drafted for one thing and one thing only: rush the passer. You'd gladly put up with any hole in a OLB's game as long as they can get to the QB. If Perry could cover and play in space he'd still be a disappointment. A 4-3 wouldn't change what matters enough to save his career.

[Zool]

James Harrison played the same position in the same D and was bad in coverage. That's how they are similar. Perry is not out of position or used incorrectly IMO.

Perry is quite a ways ahead in athletic ability. Merriman would be a good comparison too if Perry hadn't been so pedestrian this far in his career. Time to stop being hurt and start playing.

[Guiness]

Not sure about play style/position, etc, but career path-wise, you can't compare Perry to Merriman. Merriman started out like a house on fire, winning DRoY and going to the Pro-Bowl his first season.

[bobblehead]

He doesn't have the skill set to play OLB - he has very stiff hips; uninstinctive, slow to react in space, can't cover, etc, etc...

No, he's not suited to play OLB.

Neal is much, much better in space; much more athletic; more flexible hips; can sink, turn, and run... leave Neal at OLB, and use Perry on the line in pass rush situations. It takes advantage of the skills both players bring to the table.

Dunderdummy doesn't think that way though... he's a square peg in a round hold guy. His protestations notwithstanding.

Sounds a lot like James Harrison.

[bobblehead]

http://www.pro-football-reference.co...H/HarrJa23.htm

This guy played OLB and couldn't cover for shit. Still had a pretty good career because he worked his ass off. Perry needs to start working.

DAMMIT!!! I really gotta start reading a few posts ahead before responding.

[bobblehead]

James Harrison played the same position in the same D and was bad in coverage. That's how they are similar. Perry is not out of position or used incorrectly IMO.

Perry is quite a ways ahead in athletic ability. Merriman would be a good comparison too if Perry hadn't been so pedestrian this far in his career. Time to stop being hurt and start playing.

He also has very stiff hips and can't sink and spin in coverage. The skill set is eerily comparable.

[Fritz]

Probably whoever said Perry could be a very good situational rusher is about right.

Now Perry needs to work at doing that. He needs to work hard and keep his nose brown.

[pbmax]

Perry is quite a ways ahead in athletic ability. Merriman would be a good comparison too if Perry hadn't been so pedestrian this far in his career. Time to stop being hurt and start ...

using PEDS. FIFY.

[wist43]

The girl in middle - does not have stiff hips. Doubt Nick Perry can move like that

[3irty1]

If you're comparing Perry to Harrison because of how much they sucked to begin their career you're saying Perry's expectations should be that of an undrafted free agent instead of a first round draft pick.

I said Merriman because he was an elite athlete in the same mold drafted to play the same position with the same weaknesses. Nobody cared if he could cover or not. My point was that saying Perry is misused implies there is a good way to use him which I don't think is true. A pass rusher whose ineffective rushing the passer isn't misused, he sucks.

[Zool]

Again, same position in a very similar D scheme is the reason for the comparison.

[bobblehead]

The girl in middle - does not have stiff hips. Doubt Nick Perry can move like that

This is just creepy wist. Can't you just surf asian porn like a normal pervert?

[wist43]

This is just creepy wist. Can't you just surf asian porn like a normal pervert?

Don't need porn with a wife like mine

She's pretty close to the perfect wife... when she's pissed and starts bitching (which isn't often), she reverts to her native tongue and I can't understand a word she says - usually gets me laughing if she's really pissed, lol...

[wist43]

I would have posted some highlights of Perry - but there aren't any

You guys are completely nuts - the 2 players aren't in any way similar.

[Rutnstrut]

I would have posted some highlights of Perry - but there aren't any

You guys are completely nuts - the 2 players aren't in any way similar.

Sure they are, they are both of a similar skin pigment.