bigdadreed Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 The local media is reporting the Claiborne signing in a very positive manner, sounds like a pretty cap-friendly deal. The Rams are definitely weak at linebacker, especially since they are moving Pisa Tinoisamoa to safety. How 'bout some enlightenment from you Viking fans on this dude? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Love Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 He played fairly well with the Lions. However, I haven't really paid much attention to him in the last couple of years, but the entire Vikings LB corps played pretty bad last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdadreed Posted March 4, 2005 Author Share Posted March 4, 2005 Think a bigger London Flether 720149[/snapback] I like that thought!!! Claiborne & newly signed Dexter Coakley have to upgrade the Rams LB corps quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Rose Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 He did play well for the Lions but couldn't wait to get out of town. Of course the fact his father was shot and killed outside a Detroit bar his rookie season may have had alot to do with that decision. That and of course it was the Lions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 I don't think he did play that well with the Lions. He was over weight and out of shape most the time as I remember. Now he's off the Vikings, if he was that good, he'd still be there and Minnesota wouldn't have been in as much dire need of defensive upgrades. Personally, I feel he's overrated and was overhyped for whatever reason. After we drafted Boss, Lehman, and Alex Lewis all I can say is Chris who???????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler Rose Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 His last year here he had 79 solo tackles and 102 total so I think that's an alright season. The year before he was even better(91/120). Of course those were some pretty lean years overall for the Lions. I also like our linebackers now but am worried about Baileys health as he has been a bit injury prone from college til now. Lehman should only get better and better. Now if we only had a QB!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 Think a bigger London Flether 720149[/snapback] Who sucks. Exaggerating, this guy was on his way to being a stud. Then his dad died, and his weight started fluctuating . . . he's never ever ever been consistent, or even approached his potential. That being said, he's a very good LB with a little upside left. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaP'N GRuNGe Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 He was a disappointment with the Vikings. You know, those guys with potential that flash a little here and there but never really put it together. I think the weight thing as stated above also hindered him. Didn't know the thing (or forgot it) about his dad. I'm sure that didn't help. Sometimes a new situation, fresh start, different scheme, etc. can bring out the best in a guy though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 can you say hert and a lack of drive to hit the training room Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdadreed Posted March 4, 2005 Author Share Posted March 4, 2005 can you say hert and a lack of drive to hit the training room 720621[/snapback] I'm not sure that I can say "hert", Yukon. Oh wait, I just tried. I can say it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 (edited) He is consistently overweight and often injured.. good luck with that! ps - as pathetic as the vikings LB's were last year don't you think they would have kept him if he showed anything? Edited March 4, 2005 by alexgaddis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdadreed Posted March 4, 2005 Author Share Posted March 4, 2005 ps - as pathetic as the vikings LB's were last year don't you think they would have kept him if he showed anything? 720834[/snapback] Yeah, the Vikes are known for their shrewd personnel moves...that little Herschel Walker trade comes to mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyBalata Posted March 4, 2005 Share Posted March 4, 2005 (edited) can you say hert and a lack of drive to hit the training room 720621[/snapback] That pretty much covers it I think. He was actually pretty good I thought... when healthy. But that wasn't very often. When he was, it was felt he put very little effort into rehab to get back. I think the Vikes actually did want to sign him, but weren't going to make him their first priority. And would have probably had a lot of incentive clauses that he probably didn't want any part of. Edited March 4, 2005 by BillyBalata Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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