Interesting move. They must like this guy. But if they did so early on, why wait until now to sign him?

Perhaps this kid continued to improve... to the point where it became obvious his upside is greater than Whites.

It's not static - and it's not rocket science.

I hope they're right. But it has little or nothing to do with our current situation - which has suddenly become rather urgent.

Hopefully we'll get back on track and we can take solace in the fact that we've added some quality depth to our squad.

lamboo:

Perhaps this kid continued to improve... to the point where it became obvious his upside is greater than Whites.

It's not static - and it's not rocket science.

I hope they're right. But it has little or nothing to do with our current situation - which has suddenly become rather urgent.

Hopefully we'll get back on track and we can take solace in the fact that we've added some quality depth to our squad.

swany11:

lamboo:

Perhaps this kid continued to improve... to the point where it became obvious his upside is greater than Whites.

It's not static - and it's not rocket science.

I hope they're right. But it has little or nothing to do with our current situation - which has suddenly become rather urgent.

Hopefully we'll get back on track and we can take solace in the fact that we've added some quality depth to our squad.

Maybe they are sending a message? Who knows. Hope he steps up and makes some plays on Sunday.

 

Isn't he the guy that runs a freakish-fast 40 for a guy that size? 

From the NFL Draft site

Positives: Has a thick frame with good upper and lower body muscle development... Lines up in various spots on the field (mostly in the middle) and has experience throughout the linebacker unit...Will put his hand down and rush the quarterback, at times, using his natural strength well to shed...Stays low in his pads and is very good at splitting double teams and getting into the backfield to pressure the pocket...Combative type who is hard to take off his feet, and with his low center of gravity and leg drive he is very effective at pushing back the outside runners into the inside lanes...Has deceptive speed, but good feet and balance to flow to the ball and be in position to make the play...Has some quick twitch to him in the short area, but just lacks long pursuit speed...Comes out of his stance and attacks ballcarriers with good urgency and strength...Stays on his feet as he moves through traffic and regains his balance quickly when knocked down...Will sometimes over-battle with a lineman, but he will generally slip blocks and run under opponents to make the play...Demonstrates good instincts keying and diagnosing the plays...Has the raw power to play right up on the line in the "A" gap formations, showing the leg drive to step up and fill the holes...Attacks instantly when he recognizes the play and shows above average anticipation coming on the blitz...Takes on blockers with good aggression, using his hands well to protect from the low blows...Has decent change of direction, showing a nice spring in his step along with the lateral flow to string plays wide...Fights through traffic and gets to the quarterback in his blitz pursuit, showing determination to get to the ball...Physical and punishing hitter who attacks ballcarriers rather than waiting for the play to come to him and shows a strong desire to make contact...Excellent traffic player with superb balance and good leg drive avoiding the trash.

Negatives: Will sometimes get too over-eager when trying to shed blocks and stays too long on that battle (needs to try avoiding some blockers) and when his hands get too wide out of his frame doing this, it will cause him to get locked onto and ridden out of the action...Has good read-and-react skills, but sometimes fails to see the blocking schemes and can be caught up in traffic...Sometimes tries to punish the opponent rather than wrapping and securing as a tackler...Lacks the ideal foot speed to get back and cover in the deep zone and is better served handling short-area receivers...Can control the tight end and mirror his moves in the short area, but is not effective mirroring the speedier receivers on deep routes...Shorter than ideal and lacks the speed to play on the outside, but has a good forward burst and fluid lateral agility to play off blocks and move down the line a middle linebacker...Flashes a good spin move, but his swim moves are sometimes negated when he short arms...Needs work getting in and out of his breaks (has decent hip turn, but takes extra steps in transition).

Compares To: KIRK MORRISON-Oakland...Lansanah is not the type you walk away impressed with after putting a stop-watch on him, but few middle linebackers carry their pads as well as he does on the field. He is a good downhill tackler who likes the contact taking on ballcarriers inside the rush lanes. He has good change of direction agility and can cover the pass in the short area, but doesn't have the timed speed to mirror receivers on deep routes. Like Morrison, he has experience at more than one position, but he is best in the middle, as he gets most of his production working in the trenches.

 way to go ted, the missing piece of the puzzle, print the playoff tickets now.

lamboo:

Perhaps this kid continued to improve... to the point where it became obvious his upside is greater than Whites.

It's not static - and it's not rocket science.

I hope they're right. But it has little or nothing to do with our current situation - which has suddenly become rather urgent.

Hopefully we'll get back on track and we can take solace in the fact that we've added some quality depth to our squad.

I like the move, one of my biggest bitches has been lack of quality depth on this team. At least TT is taking a calculated stab at improving that depth. I agree Boo that it's not going to be a season changing move, however I like the fact that it's at least something.

Note to Cheezfukk, see it is possible to agree/disagree with somebody and not call them an assswipe.

robertj44:

lamboo:

Perhaps this kid continued to improve... to the point where it became obvious his upside is greater than Whites.

It's not static - and it's not rocket science.

I hope they're right. But it has little or nothing to do with our current situation - which has suddenly become rather urgent.

Hopefully we'll get back on track and we can take solace in the fact that we've added some quality depth to our squad.

I like the move, one of my biggest bitches has been lack of quality depth on this team. At least TT is taking a calculated stab at improving that depth. I agree Boo that it's not going to be a season changing move, however I like the fact that it's at least something.

Note to Cheezfukk, see it is possible to agree/disagree with somebody and not call them an assswipe.

Hopefully he'll do well on special teams (assuming thats what he's being brought in for).

Asswipe.  ;)

alstriker:

robertj44:

lamboo:

Perhaps this kid continued to improve... to the point where it became obvious his upside is greater than Whites.

It's not static - and it's not rocket science.

I hope they're right. But it has little or nothing to do with our current situation - which has suddenly become rather urgent.

Hopefully we'll get back on track and we can take solace in the fact that we've added some quality depth to our squad.

I like the move, one of my biggest bitches has been lack of quality depth on this team. At least TT is taking a calculated stab at improving that depth. I agree Boo that it's not going to be a season changing move, however I like the fact that it's at least something.

Note to Cheezfukk, see it is possible to agree/disagree with somebody and not call them an assswipe.

 

Hopefully he'll do well on special teams (assuming thats what he's being brought in for).

 

Asswipe.  ;)

Very funny deserving of a LMAO!

quicksdraw:

 way to go ted, the missing piece of the puzzle, print the playoff tickets now.

 I was mistaken. This dope, alstriker, thanks you for all that dope.

From what I remember in preseason, they guy can lay the wood on people. Sounds a lot like a "message" move, too.

CheeseCityFan:

From what I remember in preseason, they guy can lay the wood on people. Sounds a lot like a "message" move, too.

Good. There's been a shortage of laying wood and too much leaf peeping through the secondary, the tour guided by an unshed guard. 

Report was that somebody was interetsed in taking him from the practice squad, so it was either activate or let him go.  TT dsecided that he wanted to keep him, since he is listed as a MLB, maybe Barnett had better start watching his back.  Barnett is in his 6th season and is isn't living up to his extension.  TT may not be satisfied with Bishop as back-up and he let Hodge go, and kept this guy.  maybe he is a diamond in the rough, or he is a lump of coal to be burned later.  All we can do is wait and see.

I also agree, this is not earth shattering news, and will not make that much difference this season, if any.