02-19-2016, 01:41 PM
It's really not a simple question.
Pacman
Positives:
Fresher legs (from all that missed time due to suspensions + fewer injuries than Leon)
Brings fire to the defense, which is sorely lacking in the personality department (aside from Tez of course)
Usually takes away the opponent's top WR
Doubles as a fantastic return guy
Negatives:
Loose cannon (both on and off field)
I wonder if he and Burfict feed off of each other too much
He turns 33 on September 30th
Leon
Positives:
Quiet leadership - respected and very helpful with the young guys from what I've read
Younger than Pacman - turns 32 on December 9th
Some experience at safety, can also play outside in a pinch (more versatile)
You don't have to worry about Leon losing his cool in a key moment
Negatives:
A pair of torn achilles have sapped his effectiveness to an extent
Not much of a vocal leader
You really don't want him on the outside for an extended period
If we could just blend these two, we'd probably have the perfect CB. As it stands, it's a tough call between them. I think Pacman is the better player and I like his fire, but if Marvin can't reel him in and get him to control his emotions, then he could wind up seriously hurting the team. It seems like the entire team was influenced by Pacman and Burfict against the Steelers.
As easy as it was to be mad at the Steelers for all the things they did, our team was less calculated and more out of control in the playoff game. That's why I'm so torn on Pacman. There's a fine line between playing with passion and being out of control.
Either way, we're going to need to look for replacements for both of these guys soon. They're nearing the end.
Pacman
Positives:
Fresher legs (from all that missed time due to suspensions + fewer injuries than Leon)
Brings fire to the defense, which is sorely lacking in the personality department (aside from Tez of course)
Usually takes away the opponent's top WR
Doubles as a fantastic return guy
Negatives:
Loose cannon (both on and off field)
I wonder if he and Burfict feed off of each other too much
He turns 33 on September 30th
Leon
Positives:
Quiet leadership - respected and very helpful with the young guys from what I've read
Younger than Pacman - turns 32 on December 9th
Some experience at safety, can also play outside in a pinch (more versatile)
You don't have to worry about Leon losing his cool in a key moment
Negatives:
A pair of torn achilles have sapped his effectiveness to an extent
Not much of a vocal leader
You really don't want him on the outside for an extended period
If we could just blend these two, we'd probably have the perfect CB. As it stands, it's a tough call between them. I think Pacman is the better player and I like his fire, but if Marvin can't reel him in and get him to control his emotions, then he could wind up seriously hurting the team. It seems like the entire team was influenced by Pacman and Burfict against the Steelers.
As easy as it was to be mad at the Steelers for all the things they did, our team was less calculated and more out of control in the playoff game. That's why I'm so torn on Pacman. There's a fine line between playing with passion and being out of control.
Either way, we're going to need to look for replacements for both of these guys soon. They're nearing the end.
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