I was impressed by Pinkins last night. I think I saw 47 rushing the QB to cause the quick throw that gave us the pick six, and he kept the Raiders out of the end zone in a one-on-on situation (granted it was a QB). I would really like him to be our backup WLB.
Palacio seemed to be everywhere this game! He seems more athletic than his proday numbers suggest, and I wonder if he suffered from poor training. It costs a lot to get in NFL shape and combine players spend around $375 a week at minimum at the premier locations, not to mention the loss of work from a month of just working out. I will be happy if he makes the team, but I could understand keeping Coyle over Palacio.
Unfortunately I think KPL is gonna need to keep his phone on this weekend. I would keep him over Coyle, but there is a reason I am not paid to make football decisions.
Mike Morgan seems slow and vulnerable in our base defense. I think we run with him for a couple weeks and then look for other options. Zach Whitman, of 3sigmaathlete.com , suggested McCray working his way into the starting 11 and that idea certainly interests me (maybe Chancellor moves down and McCray takes the SS spot in a big nickel look).
Does anyone have a lb on another team that caught their eye? I haven't watched much other preseason football, it just seems like we could look for other options on the waiver wire or make a trade for some depth.