aaronqb
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it's not like he caught the ball and got Hit Big by some linebacker, HE CANT CATCH THE BALL CONSISTENTLY. How will you feel when we are up by 4 points, 4th quarter, and Shields to Receive the Punt, OH WOWW Shields drops it, recovered by Minnesota for a touchdown, Vikings win, vikings Win!.
Everyone thinks are return guy needs to have 4.2 speed and run through tacklers like devin hester. But no, we score enough points, what we need is someone with good hands, that wont lose the football and get us decent field posistion.
His best chance to make this team is as a return man. The special teams coaching has really been pissing me off.
Put Shields out on the practice field every F'n day and have him catch punts and simulated kickoffs 4 hours a day (not 4 hours straight though). The guy is a professional football player and their is no reason whatsoever why a coach can't stand within a a couple yards of him, watch him, and tell him what he is doing wrong. Correct him. 4.2 speed does make a difference but he has to make sure he watches the ball into his hands.
If we don't get our special teams in order fast, we are going to be in big trouble. The special teams coach has about as much business coaching as Matt Millen does being a GM or even talking about football in general.
He has already made the team. The coaching staff believes he has first round talent as a CB and they will develop him. It would be great if he could contribute this year, but even if he doesn't he will be on the team - but maybe not active too many weeks.
I don't see him as a return man - at least yet - his hands are too marginal and he will have to earn the trust of the staff and his teammates before they put him back there in a regular game situation. Gunner ... maybe.
Just give the guy a little slack and some time to develop. Remember ... he is new to defense and is early in the learning curve. Also, how much did we get from Jermichael Finley in his rookie year and how is he looking now. You can't teach speed, length, and talent.
LMAO!I dont hate tony romo so much as i hate everyone who loves him or thinks he's an elite QB
I'm worried about the Packers Corners. Al Harris is not only getting old, but he's coming off of knee surgery for a torn ACL. My opinion, Brandon Underwood sucks. I don't want to see him play one down this year. Sam Shields is interesting, I think he could make a huge impact on special teams, but i'm not sure about what kind of an impact he'll be able to make on defense. We'll learn a lot in preseason. I don't think you can judge players based on their family night performances.
I question his courage and maturity. He may be a bit overwhelmed. I see Practice squad may be... Unless he improves drastically vs the Colts.