InstantForum.NET v4.1.4jaguars.com Message Boardhttp://mb.jaguars.com/webmaster@jaguars.comThu, 18 Mar 2010 00:49:10 GMT20http://mb.jaguars.com/Topic505114-6-1.aspx[quote][b]AFCJags (4/1/2008)[/b][hr]To add on to this, in that article I mentioned that was not up very long. He described Durant and Ingram as "good" players and Daryl Smith as "outstanding" for what its worth.[/quote]</P><P><STRONG><FONT color=#119999>Durant is sure to soon be in that "outstanding" category. It's just that he's still developing. He's probably already better than Ingram who IMO has already hit his ceiling as a player.</FONT></STRONG></P><P><STRONG><FONT color=#119999>Peterson is simply too good in the middle to miss with him being the starter there. Frankly, I feel that the board as of late has been grossly underestimating the man. I have no issues with Daryl Smith as a MLB, and I think statistically he's actually averaged more tackles per game, but Mike P is exactly what you want at the position, and in my book clearly ranks as the better of the two.</FONT></STRONG></P><P><STRONG><FONT color=#119999>What I like so much about Mike is that he's consistently greeting the ball carrier right about the time he reaches the line of scrimmage. Mike gets right up there between the DTs if need be, and is often the first guy there. Usually as the players are peeled off the pile, Mike is one of the last up having to be pried from the turf. Now Daryl's not bad at all, but he doesn't get up in there like Mike P. Daryl you can count on to stuff a ball carrier for like a 3-4 yard gain. Mike P. will limit the guy to something like a 1-2 yard gain. That's the difference.</FONT></STRONG>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 21:00:26 GMTJags02http://mb.jaguars.com/Topic505114-6-1.aspxI think that if Mike stays on, the look will be Smith - Peterson - Ingram.<br><br>I say this because Ingram is a pure strongside guy. Having him as the #4 linebacker would be pointless--- he'd barely get any snaps.<br><br>Meanwhile, though Durant would mostly get snaps at the weakside, he can rotate in at middle linebacker too.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 20:21:27 GMTJT Jaghttp://mb.jaguars.com/Topic505114-6-1.aspxThose comments are quite accurate IMHO.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:51:12 GMTJagwyerhttp://mb.jaguars.com/Topic505114-6-1.aspxThis is news?Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:50:23 GMTJoe Six-Packhttp://mb.jaguars.com/Topic505114-6-1.aspxHere's a scouting report on Peterson from scouts inc.</P><P><STRONG>Comment: </STRONG>Peterson is a nine-year veteran out of Florida that was originally drafted by the Indianapolis Colts who he played with for four years before signing with the Jaguars before the 2003 season. He has been a consistent play maker over his career before missing all but five games this past season with a pectoral muscle injury suffered against the Jets in Week 5. He has rare speed to go with his quickness and athleticism that allows him to make plays all over the field. He is explosive and powerful in spite of his lack of ideal size and bulk. He stuns blockers as he takes them on and can explode through on tackles to drive the ball carrier back after initial contact. He understands blocking schemes and angles and is very quick with is play recognition. He is a good form tackler that consistently brings his feet with him to prevent the ball carrier from gaining extra yards after first contact. He is very athletic in space and can play in coverage from a man alignment as well as from zone. He shows route recognition as well as the ability to read the quarterback and get a good jump on the ball. He definitely benefits from the massive defensive tackles in front of him and their ability to keep him protected from combo blocks.<BR>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:39:43 GMTIts Meier Timehttp://mb.jaguars.com/Topic505114-6-1.aspxIf M. Peterson can maintain the consistent level that he has shown over the past few years in both practice and play, I would not be surprised to see him sticking around through all of '08 and possibly get himself a contract extension/re-signing for '09 and '10.<P>The thing about M. Peterson's game is that it is built on speed and instincts, but those things allow for his greatest ability, his tackling. He is always quick to the ball, but when he gets there, the runner goes down, pretty much everytime, and that is what has made him such a good MLB for this team. He understands and performs extremely well in this Defense and it is very rare to see him miss a tackle as long as he isn't hindered the way that he was vs. New England in 2005 with that club on his hand. I think that that game is a big reason why J. Del Rio was so hesitant about having him come back into the starting lineup. If he can't tackle, all of his speed and instincts don't do him, or anyone else for that matter, much good.</P><P>If he does not lose a step this year, I think that his presence provides for so much flexibility with the LB corps because now you have yourself four starting caliber LB's on the roster. And with the depleted Defensive Line, you need as much help from your LB's that you can get. Now we have ourselves four guys that can pretty much play all three downs.</P><P>Now if some team out there (Atlanta maybe?) comes around and wants to give us something phenomenal for him (one of those three Second Rounders would be nice) then trade him and thanks for the time Mike. Otherwise, there is no reason to not have him here for '08 and see if he can earn himself a new contract for '09.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:25:22 GMTChoochhttp://mb.jaguars.com/Topic505114-6-1.aspxMaybe JDR is pulling an April fools joke. </P><P>:DTue, 01 Apr 2008 16:22:29 GMTBlue Lighthttp://mb.jaguars.com/Topic505114-6-1.aspxAnd Byron Leftwich will be the starting QB going into '07...Nothing is certain til 9/7/08.</P><P>He's got 3 young &amp; HEALTHY guys at his position who all stepped up in his absence last season including the post-season. Plus Durant is a stud in the making, how are you gonna willingly keep him off the field?</P><P>If I was Mike P. I wouldn't take too much ease with those words.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:12:24 GMTJagsFanJon2http://mb.jaguars.com/Topic505114-6-1.aspxI really thought Peterson would be gone this year before they paid him that big bonus in the beginning of March. Guess they will give him one more year at least.</P><P>In that article on the front page, Del Rio also mentions more than once that they are "not done adding players whether it be through the draft or <STRONG><EM>trade</EM></STRONG>."Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:09:10 GMTjagabc6893http://mb.jaguars.com/Topic505114-6-1.aspx[quote][b]Its Meier Time (4/1/2008)[/b][hr][quote][b]AFCJags (4/1/2008)[/b][hr]There was an article on the main page this morning with a little Q&amp;A with Del Rio at the owner's meetings. He mentioned that in the article, but the site has since taken it down I guess?[/quote]<P>If you click the News tab, it's still there.[/quote]<P>ahh, thank youTue, 01 Apr 2008 15:56:09 GMTAFCJagshttp://mb.jaguars.com/Topic505114-6-1.aspx[quote][b]AFCJags (4/1/2008)[/b][hr]There was an article on the main page this morning with a little Q&amp;A with Del Rio at the owner's meetings. He mentioned that in the article, but the site has since taken it down I guess?[/quote]</P><P>To add on to this, in that article Imentioned that was not up very long. He described Durant and Ingram as "good" players and daryl Smith as "outstanding" for what its worth.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:55:38 GMTAFCJagshttp://mb.jaguars.com/Topic505114-6-1.aspx[quote][b]AFCJags (4/1/2008)[/b][hr]There was an article on the main page this morning with a little Q&amp;A with Del Rio at the owner's meetings. He mentioned that in the article, but the site has since taken it down I guess?[/quote]</P><P>If you click the News tab, it's still there.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:54:11 GMTIts Meier Timehttp://mb.jaguars.com/Topic505114-6-1.aspx[quote][b]The Mad Dog (4/1/2008)[/b][hr]per rotoworld.com<BR><BR><BR>Mike Peterson - LB - Jacksonville Jaguars <BR><BR>Apr 1, 2008 <BR><BR>Coach Jack Del Rio says Mike Peterson will return as the Jaguars' starting middle linebacker this year.<BR><BR>Peterson is due $4.6 million in 2008, the last year of his contract. With Daryl Smith also locked into a starting role, Justin Durant and Clint Ingram will battle outside. If Durant wins, Smith may have to move to the strong side. <BR><BR>Source: jaguars.com <BR>[/quote]</P><P>So who does everyone think should be the third LB? Durant or Ingram?</P><P>I'd have to go with Durant.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:53:43 GMTIts Meier Timehttp://mb.jaguars.com/Topic505114-6-1.aspxThere was an article on the main page this morning with a little Q&amp;A with Del Rio at the owner's meetings. He mentioned that in the article, but the site has since taken it down I guess?Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:53:14 GMTAFCJagshttp://mb.jaguars.com/Topic505114-6-1.aspxper rotoworld.com<BR><BR><BR>Mike Peterson - LB - Jacksonville Jaguars <BR><BR>Apr 1, 2008 <BR><BR>Coach Jack Del Rio says Mike Peterson will return as the Jaguars' starting middle linebacker this year.<BR><BR>Peterson is due $4.6 million in 2008, the last year of his contract. With Daryl Smith also locked into a starting role, Justin Durant and Clint Ingram will battle outside. If Durant wins, Smith may have to move to the strong side. <BR><BR>Source: jaguars.com <BR>Tue, 01 Apr 2008 15:50:31 GMTThe Mad Dog