Just a hunch on the unsung hero

Just a thought I had earlier tonight when people talk about someone unexpectedly stepping up. With all the guys who get attention on our defense who get attention, particularly in the secondary, what if the guy who makes the play that either turns the game for us or secures the win ends up being Maxwell, a guy who only got into the starting lineup due to injury and suspension and then played well enough to keep his job.

He has not only played "well enough" he is second only to Sherman in terms of passes defended, interceptions, and passer rating - albeit he has a much lower snap count than Sherman does - for obvious reasons.

I say Zach Miller and Clemons.

Maxwell is the 2nd best corner in the nfl and has the numbers to back it up.

I really dislike how analyst seem to exclude maxwell from the legion of boom and dont talk about him like the elite corner than he is.

How unfair is it for a nfl team to have the best and 2nd best corner in the league.

Unsung heros are guys that are not expected to make an impact, Maxwell is a impact corner, Lane, Walters, Turbin, Falwell, Lockette, or Bowie as a TE that catches a pass or something is what I look at as Unsung. Even Willson could not be considered a unsung guy since he has been a factor in our offense. Miller and Him have been the two guys Wilson will go to if the defense plays to deep and leaves those lanes open.

Clinton McDonald (due, in-part to Mebane beasting as well). I'll go bold and say 2.5 sacks for McDonald with a FF that Seattle recovers. I'll even go one further saying his pressure is directly responsible for either an errant pass that is picked off or he tips it and it's intercepted.

I know, highly unlikely. My other guess would be Luke Willson has at least 3 catches of 25+ and ends up with 100 yards receiving (give or take 10 yards).

Pie Romania":3jw5wxjj said:

Clinton McDonald (due, in-part to Mebane beasting as well). I'll go bold and say 2.5 sacks for McDonald with a FF that Seattle recovers. I'll even go one further saying his pressure is directly responsible for either an errant pass that is picked off or he tips it and it's intercepted.

I know, highly unlikely. My other guess would be Luke Willson has at least 3 catches of 25+ and ends up with 100 yards receiving (give or take 10 yards).

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I like the Willson pick he seem due for a break out game

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Not sure he would class as 'unsung' but put Harvin down for a special teams touchdown that is a huge momentum turner.

On D i pick Malcolm Smith to add to his NFCCG pick with a turnover generating play (probably a FF)

On O i pick Bailey to be heavily involved in 6OL package and to help spring Beastmode for a 20+ yard TD run

TEs have had big games against Donks all year, so I'll go with Miller AND Willson.

I just heard on the radio that Denvers kicker only had 2 touchbacks when they played there in Sept.

Which means if there is wind we should get some run backs.

Guess who we will have back there?

Yup.......Mr. Harvin

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I just heard on the radio that Denvers kicker only had 2 touchbacks when they played there in Sept.

Which means if there is wind we should get some run backs.

Guess who we will have back there?

Yup.......Mr. Harvin

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Or Tate just to mix it up.... :th2thumbs:

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I think it would be foolish of them to allow Percy to have a run back of any kind. Likely a priority for them on ST. The D line and/or the Line-backing corps are where the potential for a standout performance lies for me. Either through constant pressure on Manning or the neutralization of his mid-field assets. I have faith in Thomas,Sherman and Maxwell to make life difficult for the long game. So that leaves the Dink and Dunk or the run game. I think we have the answer to their run game so that leaves the Welker, Decker and some of their lesser receivers on slants and crossing routes. Bobby, Bruce, KJ, Kam and the boys will feature heavily. I will take Irvin as my standout pick.

I really think it will be Jermaine Kearse. The Broncos do not have a DB capable of staying with him on his deep go routes.

My picks would be Harvin, Kearse, Maxwell and Irvin.

I can't get Baldwin out of my mind as the "unsung" hero that comes up big. Maybe it's just my love for the underdog or something, but he has been big for us all season.