em31 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Posted October 19, 2007 A jets fan here. I am curious how well (or poorly) Anthony Schegel has been playing so far for you guys. Quote
Jet23 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Posted October 19, 2007 A jets fan here. I am curious how well (or poorly) Anthony Schegel has been playing so far for you guys.At this point, the only thing I can say is that he plays linebacker and he's a body. Other than that, it's too soon to tell. Quote
COB Posted October 19, 2007 Report Posted October 19, 2007 Today's Columbus Dispatch: Bengals beat writer Bill Rabinowitz wrote an article about Schlegel. I cut and pasted the second half below. Hunley and Marvin obviously both think he's slow, but they both like him. The first half of the article was Buckeye-Mangold-Schlegel related."Schlegel and Dhani (Jones, another recent pickup), you love them because when they come to work, they're here, they're fully invested," linebackers coach Ricky Hunley said. "They watch the tape, they study, they ask good questions. They start associating what we do with what they did somewhere else so they put it together a lot faster."The knock on Schlegel is his speed. It doesn't help that he has been battling a nagging turf-toe injury."He ain't a 4.5 guy," Hunley acknowledged.But Schlegel disputes the suggestion he's not good in space."Yeah, that's always been people's opinion, but when I was at Ohio State I don't remember getting beat a lot in pass coverage. Maybe (the perception) is because I like playing the run better."Last week against Kansas City, Schlegel was upset with himself when he allowed Larry Johnson to beat him outside on a swing pass for a 15-yard gain."I looked back at the quarterback, which you're not supposed to do, and took a bad angle," Schlegel said.But mental mistakes are rare for Schlegel."He can really understand concepts and pick up tips," Hunley said. "He can tell you about other people and other teams. Back in the day, old guys would keep books on players. I think he's one of those guys who takes good notes."Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said, "Whatever shortcomings he has, he makes up for in his knowledge of the game. He's a very diligent worker, a very smart guy. He's very intense and the kind of guy you want."brabinowitz@dispatch.com http://www.columbusdispatch.com/live/conte...SU.html?sid=101 Quote
HairOnFire Posted October 19, 2007 Report Posted October 19, 2007 I think it's obvious he's too limited to be considered a potential starter, but good teams are built on solid backups and special teamers. In that regard he seems like a nice addition and a likely candidate to replace a player like soon to be departed UFA Caleb Miller. Quote
em31 Posted October 19, 2007 Author Report Posted October 19, 2007 My fear was that we did not give him enough time or opportunity in New York. Hopefully I am right about that and he does OK for himslef. Just let the road to Canton start for him after this week. Quote
Jet23 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Posted October 19, 2007 My fear was that we did not give him enough time or opportunity in New York. Hopefully I am right about that and he does OK for himslef. Just let the road to Canton start for him after this week.Given their recent luck at linebacker, this week it may be the road to the IR. Quote
Bengals1 Posted October 20, 2007 Report Posted October 20, 2007 I think it's obvious he's too limited to be considered a potential starter, but good teams are built on solid backups and special teamers. In that regard he seems like a nice addition and a likely candidate to replace a player like soon to be departed UFA Caleb Miller.Agreed: Schlegal > Miller Quote
HoosierCat Posted October 20, 2007 Report Posted October 20, 2007 Agreed: Schlegal > MillerMy left nut > Miller Quote
Bengals1 Posted October 20, 2007 Report Posted October 20, 2007 Agreed: Schlegal > MillerMy left nut > Miller Has your left nut got much experience at linebacker? Quote
HoosierCat Posted October 20, 2007 Report Posted October 20, 2007 Agreed: Schlegal > MillerMy left nut > Miller Has your left nut got much experience at linebacker?Oh, he can bust 'em with the best of 'em...but he's only good for about one shot a half these days... Quote
ArmyBengal Posted October 20, 2007 Report Posted October 20, 2007 Hoosier, given the recent situation with our LB corps, I've made a few phone calls and it appears you are going to have to be without your left nut for the remainder of the season as Bres thinks it has the opportunity to start for this Bengals defense !!! Sorry...WHODEY !!! Quote
BengalszoneBilly Posted October 21, 2007 Report Posted October 21, 2007 How's the boar hunter been playing?Now THIS is a Boar Hunter: Quote
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