You are trying to tell tpaul backus isn't as good as he thinks he is?It isn't just TP that thinks he's good. There are many others. Just because he isn't going to the NFL HOF doesn't mean he hasn't been a very good LT for us over the years. Not sure why people can't see that.
Just pointing out its pointless to debate with him.I don't think it's pointless. He just stands by his convictions, whether we agree or not. Most everyone here does. How many people on this board do you actually see admit when they are wrong or slightly off? It sure is a rarity.
You are trying to tell tpaul backus isn't as good as he thinks he is? The guy is living in a fantasy world, just leave him be. Remember if you disagree with him than you must not watch Lions games. He is the iron man of watching lions games and knowing everything dude.
Pre Martz Backus was a servicable, if unspectacular, left tackle. Since then he's gotten better and better every year.Martz was only around for '06-'07 and that's only 2 years of an unbalanced pass happy offense with John Kitna at the helm. That's a strategem on Martz your placing.
They used to want Backus gone too, but when Martz went away and Sims came aboard suddenly he didn't look all that bad at all.Backus gave up 1 more sack in his 1st 3 years than the last 3 years. But, what happen during the missing link between Martz leaving before the 2008 season and Sims signing in 2010?
Dom stuck because he was is a leader, smart player, and great at making the proper line calls.Backus stuck because Millen cared more about drafting wide receivers than wins and Mayhew can't meet every need in such a short time, but at least he's trying to upgrade the LT.
A.) Dom Riaola isn't anywhere near the caliber player that Backus is. Backus is very good at what he does, there's no denying it, unless you're being unreasonably biased against the man.I would LOVE to see how well Backus holds up with pass protection AND run blocking with almost half of the rushing attempts. I already know how well that'll turn out, most of his blocking assignments will either be the tackler or in on the tackles.
Dom stuck because he was is a leader, smart player, and great at making the proper line calls.
I would LOVE to see how well Backus holds up with pass protection AND run blocking with almost half of the rushing attempts. I already know how well that'll turn out, most of his blocking assignments will either be the tackler or in on the tackles.See what I mean. Here you are talking about Backus blocking on the tackles. This isn't the first time you've brought this up, and I'm no more sure why you've brought it up this time than I was last time. I think you must have watched a clip or two where Backus is kicking down on the DT (that's what most people call them- "tackles" play on offense) and for whatever reason that struck you as odd. I hate to break it to you, but the design on a whole lot of running plays calls for the tackle to kick inside and seal the DT back towards the center. This isn't uncommon at all, and not the least bit a reflection of poor blocking skills by Backus, as you're trying to make it seem...
Lol, you're trying to argue that Backus isn't that good while simultaneously propping up Raiola. I'd forgotten that you're the one guy on here who's a Dom fan.No, I'm the one guy that calls Raiola the cornerstone of a shoddy Oline. I would rather see the LT get upgraded first between the two if not both. Raiola has done a much better job throughout his career than Backus. You give Backus kudos since Sims came along but fail to notice Raiola giving up more sacks since Peterman became a full time starter. Besides, these past couple of years Backus has been injury prone.
See what I mean. Here you are talking about Backus blocking on the tackles. This isn't the first time you've brought this up, and I'm no more sure why you've brought it up this time than I was last time.I'll be around next year... you'll either see what I mean or try to rub it in.
I hate to break it to you, but the design on a whole lot of running plays calls for the tackle to kick inside and seal the DT back towards the center. This isn't uncommon at all, and not the least bit a reflection of poor blocking skills by Backus, as you're trying to make it seem...It's all good "IF" and "WHEN" it happens that way, but you can't argue when Backus blocking assignments are in on the tackles.
they're the two best non-top five Lions draft picks of the last twenty five years. Think about that for a minute and try to say I'm wrong. (it should only take you 6 seconds to think of Chris Spielman).Lomas Brown and Robert Porcher came to mind.
No, I'm the one guy that calls Raiola the cornerstone of a shoddy Oline.Yep, you're the only one calling Dom a cornerstone of our o-line. In my opinion he's much more of a center pebble than a corner stone... you just can't be effective against 6'4" 340 lb men when you're 6'0" and 290 lbs.
Raiola has done a much better job throughout his career than Backus.A much better job at running his mouth, flipping off the fans, and getting laid flat on his back, perhaps.
Besides, these past couple of years Backus has been injury prone.Please explain this one.
I'll be around next year... you'll either see what I mean or try to rub it in.This response makes zero sense as it relates to my original comment.
It's all good "IF" and "WHEN" it happens that way, but you can't argue when Backus blocking assignments are in on the tackles.Can't argue what, exactly? I still don't understand what you're getting at here? Offensive tackles kick in to seal off the DTs very often. This is in no way indicative (sp) of poor run blocking skills by Backus- it's a designed part of the play.
they're the two best non-top five Lions draft picks of the last twenty five years. Think about that for a minute and try to say I'm wrong. (it should only take you 6 seconds to think of Chris Spielman).Lomas Brown and Robert Porcher came to mind.
