Emerging stars?
DRC has been coming on strong lately. Despite being the most target CB in the league and a few slip ups early in the season, he recently recorded his 6th INT (tied 5th) last game, has 25 passes defended (1st) and has been exceptional in coverage. He currently rates as the third best coverage CB in the game (if you let the stats do the talking).
Despite being in his second year, it is safe to say that he has emerged as one of the games elite DB's. His only criticism is his timid run tackling. He is not an aggressive run stopping CB, but I think almost all of us do not mind the trade off.
Calais Campbell has delivered this season. He leads the league with two blocked kicks, he has 7 sacks on the season (2nd), 1 FF, and has 29 QB pressures (2nd), heck the guy even has 5 passes defended. Statistically speaking, he is the 5th best 3-4 DE in the league. (I did not compare him to 4-3 DE's for his stats).
With his emergence and the excellent play of Dockett, it seems we have the makings for an outstanding line for years to come. If Branch continues to grow and excel, we could have a fearsome trio up front.
Beanie Wells is another guy who has come on real strong towards the end of the season. He still has a little bit of fumbleitis, but has been running with great passion and force. He has 7 TD's on the season, 774 yards on 170 carries for a 4.6 average, he has had 4 fumbles but has only lost 2, and has 12 rec for 143 yards, a 11.9 average. With the improvement in our running game from both the backs and line, it seems possible for Beanie to have an excellent post season and to be a major contributor.
LSH, though statistically he hasn't done anything very exciting, he has been our best special teams player besides Graham. We all remember his 3 downed punts inside the ten, his timely TD return, and have often see him making the tackles on special teams. I am unsure of his future or even what to predict, but his heart and desire cannot be questioned.
Though I was trying to stay with our young guys, I have to give Graham some love even if Sando won't. He has been one of the best, if not the best punter in the league. He leads the league in punts inside the 20 with 39 and as the Whiz said he has been a weapon. Though he probably won't make the all pro list, but Cards fans know his worth.
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Revenge of the Birds' (ROTB) editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of ROTB's editors.
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Doucet
don’t forget about this guy, he is half the reason we haven’t signed Boldin yet…he still has a lot to prove but he has come along ways this year. Finally got rid of fumble fingers Urban!
Technically, Beanie has 6 fumbles with 3 of them lost.
They were credited to Warner, very stupid.
Also, I think LSH is our best special teamer. If not for him Graham would not be having as good of a season as he has been having.
Ah, didn't know that.
Were they muffed handoffs? Seems weird to credit Warner with a fumble in any case…
And lets just say LSH and Graham have a symbiotic relationship.
They are who we thought they were!
by Jesse Reynolds on Dec 29, 2009 1:04 PM MST up reply actions
now we just need our young olbs to blossom
and our tackles and guards
by CardsDefense on Dec 29, 2009 8:18 PM MST up reply actions

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