Most under-appreciated player this season?

[JosiahLee]

Just curious who you guys think deserves more love than they’ve received so far. I added a few top candidates in my mind.

To start, I think DJ has quietly done his job at one of the most important positions in football for two consecutive years now. He’s been extremely durable and is a team captain.

But what about Jalen Thompson? He’s essentially a clone of Budda…Physical and a sure tackler. He’d get way more love if Budda wasn’t on this team.

IMO Christian Kirk was been rock steady for this team. (And of course it’s in a contract year lol)

For as much as Sean Harlow has played this last month and yet you never hear his name called…Well that’s impressive. Has he potentially surpassed both Josh Jones and Max Garcia on the depth chart?

What else can you say about Markus Golden. Leads the team in sacks and is doing it for pennies. (Still disappointed this defense doesn’t have Golden, CJ & Hasson Reddick harassing the QB, but alas, that’s a topic for another thread)

 

[DVontel]

Probably Jalen.

He was always good. Some questioned his ability, but he just needed to stay healthy.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Probably Jalen.

He was always good. Some questioned his ability, but he just needed to stay healthy.

If we are talking on the board, no. Jalen is getting plenty of props here. Off board perhaps.

I’d say Harlow.

 

[JosiahLee]

BTW, thread is not supposed to say most beautiful lol, not sure how that typo got in there.

 

[cardpa]

BTW, thread is not supposed to say most beautiful lol, not sure how that typo got in there.

I think you were thinking of that little cutie you are holding when you type up the thread.

 

[Russ Smith]

the longsnapper Brewer because we all found out just how good he was when he got hurt.

 

[QuebecCard]

Deionte Thompson who constantly has to correct fans who shout out, 'Good game, Jalen'.

 

[Red on White]

Have people been talking down Kirk's output because they know we'll have to pay for him after this season?

Subconscious negotiation!

 

[Crimson Warrior]

@Ouchie-Z-Clown is right (wait.. did I just really type that? j/k Ouchie). On this board, we're about three steps ahead of national media when it comes to the state of the team, and nobody outside us and maybe the local ARZ media understands that Jalen is arguably our fourth best defensive starter on D behind B. Murphy, M. Golden and B. Baker (assuming Watt is out, and with all due respect to C. Jones).

They don't understand this season Thompson has made about a dozen game-saving tackles, has really stepped up his pass defense, and that we wouldn't be 9-2 without him.

And, Harlow has been a revelation coming off the bench for Pugh at LG but I think maybe I've only seen Krang mention Harlow once or twice. He's been more than solid. Someone did point out how he handled Bosa on one of Conner's touchdown runs against SF, but that's only one example of his above-average play. He's flying under the radar on ASFN.

 

[Krusher kardinals]

Byron murphy jr

 

[Stout]

Jalen's tough to argue against. Harlow? Without him, we have a few more Ls, because we had NOTHING else behind him. Like, he was the bottom of the depth pool, and he was nails when called upon.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Kirk has made some big catches. Jalen some big tackles. Hard to choose.

 

[Chris_Sanders]

I voted Harlow because I forget he starts for us and that is the greatest compliment I could give an OG, let alone the third string guy

 

[Cardiac]

All good choices but I went with Harlow. Even without k1 and Hop and Chase etc this offense has kept producing and a large amount of credit goes to the Oline and as Stout posted Harlow filled in admirably.

 

[Mainstreet]

I might have mentioned Matt Prater until the Seahawks game.

 

[ajcardfan]

I voted DJ because I believe I have seen and heard all those other guys getting more praise than him. I know I have praised Harlow more. Jalen, Kirk have been terrific.

The one who shouldn't be a choice here is Golden. He has been getting major props on the radio, news stories, etc. Deserved. But in no way is he under the radar.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I voted DJ because I believe I have seen and heard all those other guys getting more praise than him. I know I have praised Harlow more. Jalen, Kirk have been terrific.

The one who shouldn't be a choice here is Golden. He has been getting major props on the radio, news stories, etc. Deserved. But in no way is he under the radar.

Dj is an odd. Voice to me considering he’s having a okay, but worse than last, year.

 

[ajcardfan]

Adding to our lead over the rest of the NFL in own fumbles recovered.

 

[cardsfanmd]

All of them. We are two years removed from being one of the worst teams in the history of the game and are sitting at 10-2. The entire organization is worthy imo.

 

[gmabel830]

Ahem… you forgot a certain wide receiver with ZERO DROPS this year

 

[JosiahLee]

Ahem… you forgot a certain wide receiver with ZERO DROPS this year

Isabella? JK is that Hop?

 

[Krusher kardinals]

Rodney hudson

 

[BritCard]

These polls are always full of recency bias.

Jalen had a good game so it's all Jalen. Kirk has been the best of the bunch, but had a quiet day in the rain yesterday.

 

[phillycard]

I've actually been pleased with Devon Kennard. He's been solid when called upon.

 

[jf-08]

BTW, thread is not supposed to say most beautiful lol, not sure how that typo got in there.

Deleted it. Lol.