TJJackson Posted September 12, 2005 Report Posted September 12, 2005 I have heard more than once in the past few weeks, usually from Dave Lapham, that Landon Johnson one the best if not the best linebacker on this team. I do remember his gutsy and effective play at the end of last year, and so I've been looking forward to seeing him play this year just the same as I have been to seeing Odell.That said, I don't recall hearing his name at all throughout the game, the stats say 0 tackles, 1 assist.Did he not even start? Where was he? Anyone got it on tape and can review it? Quote
skyline Posted September 12, 2005 Report Posted September 12, 2005 Was he splitting time with Pollack? Quote
TJJackson Posted September 12, 2005 Author Report Posted September 12, 2005 mods - can you move this topic to the Bengals forum rather than the NFL forum?thanks in advance,-TJ- Quote
turningpoint Posted September 12, 2005 Report Posted September 12, 2005 um he was there but maybe they ran the ball towards odell...or he was in coverage of the TE's all game? IDK. Quote
Humanzee 5000 Posted September 12, 2005 Report Posted September 12, 2005 Hopefully another case of Didn't hear him is a good thing. Maybe his TE coverage was good enough to keep his name out of the announcer's mouths!That applies more for covering DBs but who knows? Quote
Stripes Posted September 12, 2005 Report Posted September 12, 2005 Landon and Pollack split time. While Landon was on the field, the Browns ran at rookie Odell Thurman, and while rookie Pollack was on the field, they ran it at him. Landon played well, but didn't have as many tackle opportunities as the other two. Quote
Humanzee 5000 Posted September 12, 2005 Report Posted September 12, 2005 Good news. At least teams see him as a threat! If they're smart, they see Thurman and soon Pollack as threats too! Quote
bengalsfan4lifekf Posted September 15, 2005 Report Posted September 15, 2005 he started the game but pollack took over his spot by the middle of the 1st quarter :player: Quote
eclipse99t Posted September 15, 2005 Report Posted September 15, 2005 How did Pollack actually play? Is he an upgrade from Landon already, or does he need more time to get the OLB scheme? Quote
Stripes Posted September 15, 2005 Report Posted September 15, 2005 How did Pollack actually play? Is he an upgrade from Landon already, or does he need more time to get the OLB scheme? Pollack played marginally well, but it's impossible to tell who's more deserving of starting after just one game. Quote
ShulaSteakhouse Posted September 15, 2005 Report Posted September 15, 2005 The MLB in their defense will get the majority of the action and thus the tackle #'s as Landon did last year as the MLB.I think both LJ and DP will get better the more they play the OLB position and adjust to it full-time. Right now it seems they are just being lined up all over the place.Maybe it's just me but the OLB's in this defense don't seem to be that effective. Quote
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