paranoidantroyd Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 What's skewed about his stats? You could make the case that he has been a better tackler (more solo tackles, fewer assists). Levy is the leader of our defense as well, even if Suh gets more publicity. Much easier for an OLB to rack up tackles when he's playing behind what is arguably the best interior in the league. You'll be hard pressed to find anyone outside of Detroit that doesn't consider Kuechly the best in the nfl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Friendly Rap God Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Man this sucks. Fuck Cancer Rest in Peace Stuart Scott. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2294180-espns-stuart-scott-dies-at-age-49-following-battle-with-cancer Valeriano 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Was watching sportscenter when this was announced, so sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Friendly Rap God Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Was watching sportscenter when this was announced, so sad Life isn't fair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 i remember a couple days ago when i woke up to news of kanye releasing a new song with paul mccartney. this is the opposite of that. and this is the opposite of that. rip stu pot http://www.hulu.com/watch/124974 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeJoe Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 i remember a couple days ago when i woke up to news of kanye releasing a new song with paul mccartney. this is the opposite of that. and this is the opposite of that. rip stu pot http://www.hulu.com/watch/124974 Both are pretty bad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Much easier for an OLB to rack up tackles when he's playing behind what is arguably the best interior in the league. You'll be hard pressed to find anyone outside of Detroit that doesn't consider Kuechly the best in the nfl. Again, your opinion is fair. I disagree with the reasoning and you said "stats are skewed" without using any stats to back the point up. Middle linebackers historically have racked up more tackles than OLB (look at the stats this year. Top 10 tacklers are 7 ILBs or MLBs, 2 OLBs, 1 SS). Teams rushed against the Lions 50 fewer times than Carolina. Although they threw 30 more times, a linebacker is much more likely to grab a tackle on a rush than a pass. Levy was also one of 2 defensive players in the league to not miss a single snap, which you have to give him credit for. I think Kuechly gets some love because he was a first round pick and produced immediately, whereas Levy was a low draft pick and built up to this over years. Levy is also mild mannered and quiet. Dude just makes plays every Sunday. Some portion of the Kuechly love in this debate is hype and not based solely on what happens on the field. It seems like no one writes articles about "best linebacker in football" until the offseason (at least, I couldn't find anything). I guarantee you someone will write an article on the subject in the offseason and have Levy on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paranoidantroyd Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I think Kuechly gets some love because he was a first round pick and produced immediately, whereas Levy was a low draft pick and built up to this over years. Levy is also mild mannered and quiet. Dude just makes plays every Sunday. Some portion of the Kuechly love in this debate is hype and not based solely on what happens on the field. It seems like no one writes articles about "best linebacker in football" until the offseason (at least, I couldn't find anything). I guarantee you someone will write an article on the subject in the offseason and have Levy on top. Gimme a fuckin break with that "Kuechly gets love because he was a high draft pick" crap. Your boy wasn't selected as an All Pro but you're banking on someone writing an article proclaiming him the best in the league? Only some rag writer from Michigan would pen something so ludicrous. And for what it's worth, the "mild mannered" argument is laughable. There are plenty of players, past and present, who have been lauded for their accomplishments while staying on an even keel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 We'll see. You can tear that part of my argument if you want but the stats speak for themselves, and you've given very little statistical evidence to dispute my point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFuckingPowers Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Lets be real here, the refs have to have a "Fuck the Cowboys" button. That was a blatant flop on the running into the kicker, then they don't even call it on the Lions when they do it, and there was much more contact! And that Offensive pass interference penalty, give me a fucking break. I hate everything right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriano Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Lets be real here, the refs have to have a "Fuck the Cowboys" button. That was a blatant flop on the running into the kicker, then they don't even call it on the Lions when they do it, and there was much more contact! And that Offensive pass interference penalty, give me a fucking break. I hate everything right now. Yeah I would say those were some inconsistent calls (or non-call) as far as the punts go, and the off PI was the worst call of the day. Just glad the next play was a TD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3arl Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Lets be real here, the refs have to have a "Fuck the Cowboys" button. The Dallas O-Line must have been pressing that same button too. Valeriano 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFuckingPowers Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 The Dallas O-Line must have been pressing that same button too. Yeah they need to step up. They look like a high school team right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriano Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 The Dallas O-Line must have been pressing that same button too. Yeah they need to step up. They look like a high school team right now Lmao, tell me about it. You'd think they didn't have 3 Pro Bowlers and 2 All Pros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 big pick! let's go boys! WOOF. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriano Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Hold on Levy is new worst call of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFuckingPowers Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 This is where Romo needs to silence the critics. Don't abandon the run though. Im glad they've started doing it more but I hope it isn't too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrangeJoe Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 That flag pick up was bullshit. GalacticMelt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFuckingPowers Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 This game is going to give me a heart attack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Friendly Rap God Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 That flag pick up was bullshit. Absolute bullshit GalacticMelt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriano Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 That flag pick up was bullshit. Honestly the entire game has been officiated poorly. The league making these hodgepodge crews is to blame imo. GalacticMelt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Friendly Rap God Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Kuechly wouldn't have made that terrible defensive hold Valeriano 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valeriano Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Kuechly wouldn't have made that terrible defensive hold Lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Friendly Rap God Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Lmao I couldn't resist haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFuckingPowers Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Honestly the entire game has been officiated poorly. The league making these hodgepodge crews is to blame imo. Exactly. That uncalled penalty off sets the 20 terrible ones they called previously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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