Sam Baker

Chandler12 — Wed, 27 May 2009 01:44:47 -0000

I was talking with some friends about our O-Line the other day and we got into a discussion about how good/bad Baker was last year. They claim various reports have him as extremley average. I know he was hurt last year, but I thought (when he played) he had a very solid rookie season. Last year we set a franchise record for least amount of sacks so he couldn't have done that badly. I was thinking because it's so slow right now we could break him down and evaluate him. Thanks!

James Laurinaitis

Chandler12 — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:58:28 -0000

Here is my case for Laurinaitis

Yesterday on the way to work I was listening to Sirius NFL radio and they were interviewing Laurinaitis. They mentioned that our Falcons extensively interviewed him. Laurinaitis mentioned that the only owner that spoke with him was Blank, and it went great. What I liked about that is that Blank really got in depth with Laurinaitis about his character and what he would bring to the community as well as leadership to the defense. The kid sounds smart, like a hard worker, and an all around good guy. This could be our guy! He sounds like a young Keith Brooking. If Laurinaitis came out last year he would have been a top 10 pick, yet he decided to stay so he could finish up his education and get his degree. If this kid falls to 24 I really believe he will be ours. I know we have glaring needs all over the Defense, but I believe if we stick this kid next to Lofton we can really start to build something special...I'm a big fan.

Acomplishments-

2006- Nagurski Award - Nations best Defensive Player

2007-2008 - Butkis award - Nations best Linebacker

08 - Big 10 Defensive Player of the year

Lott trophy- Nations impact player or the year

08 - Lowes seinor CLASS award winner

3 Time All American

This kid is one of college footballs most decorated players of all time. So let the naysayers keep talking him down, so we can get him at 24 and get out D Captain for the next 11 years!

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