Just what to do with Willie?
Posted October 2nd, 2008 by Dan
All indications show that outside linebacker should be back for the Giants game on Oct. 12. He sat out the Ravens and Bengals games with a hamstring problem. He's practicing now, so that could mean playing time for seventh-round rookie Alex Hall will be greatly diminished.
But should it be? In the two games he played, McGinest looked all of his almost 37 years, totaling just four tackles. While he can be a good leader, it may be time he's only a leader from the sidelines.
That is because Hall looks like he's a real steal. Watching the Bengals game again, Hall often looked quicker than his outside linebacker counterpart Kamerion Wimbley.
Bizarre stat: Did you know the Browns are 10th in the NFL in defense and 32nd in offense? Who would have guessed that one?
Cool stat: Shaun Rogers has 15 solo tackles. That is a good thing, especially considering middle linebacker Andra Davis only has 14 and he has a much greater likelihood of getting tackles. Jamal Williams of the Chargers, considered the league's best 3-4 nose tackle, only has four. Casey Hampton of the Steelers has only one through three games. Consider things like that when looking for positives with the 1-3 Browns.
