How is he the 2 or 3 worst player ? Will Harris and most of the secondary were worse. He was better then our DTs except maybe McNeil . And in alot of games he was the best LB on top of that he was a rookie. How many rookie LBers faired better ?
I don’t get that one at all.
He not a player that makes you pass on on upgrading in the draft. But he was a very good player for a 6th Rd rookie and will only get better because he has that it factor that Dan talks about.
Marty knows, the future will play out won’t it!?
If Barnes played more, he’d be Wagner 2.0, but 7 years younger. MC/DC is a terrible coach! AG is even worse.
#justiceforbarnes
#fireHolmesasap
If James Houston had gotten the 1080 snaps he deserved he would have had 62 sacks, 85 QB hits, and 54 TFL
Criminally underused!
Excuse me, worst 2nd or 3rd worst starter
Tell us Marty, what did you see!?
Btw this isn’t getting easier.
62 sack season, not bad, I’ll take that!
Romeo had 2 sacks with limited snaps the last 3 games. I am just going to pencil him in for 14 sacks this year.
Upgrade. He split snaps last year.
No
I do not view him as a starting caliber LB. Lions fans have not seen good LBer play on so long they forgot what it looks like.
Rodrigo has a place on the team. He’s a good rotational piece but he’s limited in what he can do.
Barnes has far more upside but he’s also not a starting caliber LBer. Although I think he could be one if he could put it all together.
Personally I think the Lions desperately need a solid LBer who has the range and coverage skills to be a 3 down LBer
This defense desperately needs the next great LBer. I want a Patrick Willis, Derrick Brooks type for us.
Too funny. Two different positions. Why not say if he played CB he would have had 6 ints.
I keep seeing this sentiment, and it’s certainly reasonable to take this position, but personally I think it’s dangerous to just assume he gets a bunch better automatically. First, the term “sophomore slump” exists for a reason, and secondly I’m not sure he was really beating out a lot of talent last year.
Exactly, it’s like Rodrigo had to start by default. They need to add another solid piece even if for nothing other than competition and depth.
There’s no doubt when you watch a great D like the 9ers it’s noticeable how much we lack this
OMG
Bro, when you latch on, you don’t let go.
Funny, though. Just about fell out the chair.
Answers surprises me. I suggested upgrade and thought that I’d be raked over the coals.
The posters on this Lions board are far more knowledgeable than those on other boards.
I only say I expect improvement because I believe he is a hard worker and will put in the time. I think he has a limited ceiling and he will never be a Werner in SF. Yes. I am envious of the LBs in SF and it’s like damn why can’t we have one like that. I thought Devin Lloyd in last years draft could be that guy.
I recommend that everyone take a look at Warner and Greenlaw in 18’-20’… lots of empty tackles- 58-65 PFF graded season low impact plays….
Then in 21-22’ BOOM!!!
Rodrigo was a good as a rookie as either of them…. He was a stud in college and tested balls out.
I think he is a steal.
Wanted Rodrigo and love him … but I want the LBs improved.
Btw, what position exactly does Houston play?