Revenge Of The Birds: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Sports blogs for fans, by fans.
New Blog: The Boxing Bulletin for Boxing Fans!

Darnell Dockett in the Pro Bowl

Today's featured pro bowl push will be for defensive tackle Darnell Dockett. Dockett became a true force last year, making his first ever pro bowl while recording 9 sacks. Although he's had a down year in the sack department, he still has a knack for disrupting plays and getting to the quarterback. It's hard to tell, but opposing teams have been double-teaming Dockett all year (He stated this earlier in the year). The double teams have been successful in limiting his sack production to 3 thus far, but his leadership and intensity to the defense are more important. 


610x_medium

Click here to vote now!!

Star-divide

A defensive tackle is defined as merely a force in the middle of the Defensive line. They're there to disrupt plays, and allow the linebackers to get to the ball carrier. In fact, most people tend to think a defensive lineman's skill and talent is determined by the number of sacks they have. Pat Williams is regarded as one of the best defensive tackles in the league, but only has one sack all year (Dockett has 3). After all, sacks for a defensive tackle are only an added bonus. Dockett's play has resulted in pretty successful run-defense. The Cardinals are currently ranked 13th in the league at defending the run. The were ranked higher until they played the Eagle last Thursday. Darnell deserves some kind of consideration for the pro bowl and can possibly make it, with a little help from the fans.


SacksInterceptionsTackles
GSacksYdsLIntYdsIntTDSoloAstTotal
2008 - Darnell Dockett 12 3.0 20 0 0 0 26 6 32


0 recs  |  Comment 1 comment

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

DD

I’ve been wondering where the Dockett we saw last year has been this season. He’s still had some really good games (Dallas comes to mind) but he absolutely disappears in some games as well. I wonder how much the instability at NT has hurt him this season. Surely opposing offenses are able to key on him more now with Bryan Robinson at the nose.

His chances will go up significantly though if/when the Willams brothers get suspended. They won’t be eligible for the PB so DD jumps up two spots right there.

by cgolden on Dec 5, 2008 7:15 AM MST reply actions   0 recs

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Covering your Arizona Cardinals 24/7.
Start posting about the Cardinals »

Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recent FanPosts

Small
Leinart deserves an apology.
Small
With A Win On Sunday......
Spags_victory_small
Ask a Rams fan
4323_84938741108_637046108_2195054_7641058_n_small
Potential of Chris "Beanie" Wells
Small
The Future on Defense
Logocardinals_small
The future of our OL...
Rw_cf08_small
Former Arizona Cardinal Lance Long a starter in Kansas City?
Small
Wells and Warner lead the Cardinals to victory.
Tristin_028_small
WHAT TYPE OF PLAYER WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE KNOWN AS?
Helmet_small
Darnell Dockett and His "Dirty" Play Isn't Going Away

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

Contact ROTB

Here at RotB we're always looking for new contributors or anyone just willing to give their feedback. If you'd like to become a contributor, create your own weekly segments, or just have a question or concern, contact us at revengeofthebirds@gmail.com.

Latest NFL Headlines from SB Nation

Windy City Gridiron
Eagles Vs. Bears - 3rd Quarter Thread
Bleeding Green Nation
Eagles @ Bears second half thread
Mile High Report
Potent Quotables -- Broncos vs. Chargers Postgame Edition

Head Coach

G_small cgolden

Andrew602_avatar_small Andrew602

Coordinators

100_0035_small Hawkwind

Assistant Coaches

Rw_cf08_small CardsFan08

Cards_small Pyromnc