Quote:Just wondering... where did anyone say Alualu was supposed to get sacks? This whole thread has been about his ability to stop the run.


No I get it, play the " im smarter than everyone " card... I think he sucks, and that must be because I think hes supposed to ger double digit sacks. Not because I actually WATCH him against the run.

 

Calm down. Notice I haven't thrown any names out there, but yes, Alualu's run stopping game was weak at the beginning of the season. The transition from DT to DE apparently took a while for him to get the hang of. 

 

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The "solid in the run game," argument is given credence by Gus Bradley, so I'll definitely take his word for it over say, yours.

 

As for the Red Bryant pick up, obviously it was a good signing. That doesn't mean Tyson Alualu "sucks," as you so eloquently put it, it means they're strengthening the D-Line from a depth stand-point. Is Alualu's starting streak likely over? Yes, but does this mean he will be looked at as a liability? Of course not. Gus Bradley plans on getting a rotation between Bryant and Alualu to keep the defensive line fresh. 

 

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This isn't an insult, it's simply improvement. My opinion on Alualu? He's a good role player who was forced to play in roles with bigger shoes than he could fill. He's played on an atrocious defense his whole career. No, I don't think he was drafted correctly. His play is something you'd expect of a 2nd/3rd/4th rounder. But I admire his durability and never quit attitude. 

 

The fact that Alualu was not cut from the team like other former regime players is a testament to that. No stretches here. Alualu's performed subpar to where he was drafted, but he isn't a bad player. 

 

All I'm concerned about is how Alualu's name is undeservedly dragged through mud around here.

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