Why is Monty Beisel starting at LB ?

[PrescottLooie]

Why is Monty Beisel starting at LB This guy was outta football when we signed him. What happened to the LB's we drafted the last couple of years - please tell me they're at least equal to this guy.

 

[kerouac9]

Isn't Beisel playing in the middle? Orlando Huff's too small to play in the middle. We cut the guy from Oklahoma who didn't work out. And our usual backup at that position (James Darling) is on IR.

The other two guys we drafted were SLBs, and that position's on lockdown thanks to Karlos Dansby.

 

[Pariah]

What's up with Hayes? Anything serious?

 

[ItsInTheCards]

What's up with Hayes? Anything serious?

some rib thing

 

[JeffGollin]

Why is Monty Beisel starting at LB ?
He's the next guy on the depth chart behind Hayes (who's listed as questionable due to his ribs).

So if not Beisel, who? Blackstock? Make A-Dub the MLB?

Tell you what - the Hayes injury should convince us all pencil in "quality MLB depth" as an additional team need.

 

[bratwurst]

Q can play MLB from the sidelines in spirit. He'll channel the spirit of the Quan.

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[BigRedRage]

Q can play MLB from the sidelines in spirit. He'll channel the spirit of the Quan.

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i love it when he does that

 

[D-Dogg]

He's kicking ass in this game so far.

 

[ajcardfan]

He's kicking ass in this game so far.

He looks like he could play WLB as well. I wonder if he'll get a shot at replacing Huff next year?

 

[az1965]

He looks like he could play WLB as well. I wonder if he'll get a shot at replacing Huff next year?

If he continues to play like this, that will be an interesting thought!

 

[CaptTurbo]

This guy rocks Im getting A #52 jersey!

 

[PrescottLooie]

Ahhhh well, looks like I have my answer. This guys not looking too shabby.

 

[Wildfire]

Was watching the game at my local sports bar and all I kept seeing was #52 making tackles and around the ball.

When I got home I wanted to know who this guy is and where did he come from.

Got my answer as soon as I signed on, and I agree, he's looked really good today and may be a player to look for in the future as MLB.

Good pick up, in my book, if today was any indication of his ability.

 

[Renz]

Beisel lead the team today with 8 tackles.

 

[SoCal Cardfan]

He had a great game today!

 

[Ryanwb]

He had a great game today!

He definately is solid against the run

 

[Totally_Red]

After Sunday, I've penciled in "full Monte" as Huff's replacement next season.

 

[HeavyB3]

http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/235021

 

[joeshmo]

I liked the guy. He has spunk.

Still dont want him as a starter though, but he is one of those Backup/rotational LB's that every team should have. Could be an offseason priority to re-sign and let Darling walk via FA. A younger more athletic version of Darling.

 

[Twist18]

If Hayes is ready Sunday, Beisel might be better against LT than Huff. He showed good fundamentals tackling.

 

[Duckjake]

http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/235021

What has he been doing the last 6 weeks?

 

[BACH]

Early 2004 Beisel was considered to be one of greatest steals for Chiefs. His production then fell off significantly and the Chiefs let him go.

 

[bratwurst]

Early 2004 Beisel was considered to be one of greatest steals for Chiefs. His production then fell off significantly and the Chiefs let him go.

Maybe it just took him a while to find his footing, a la B.Berry. One game does not a player make though.

 

[DeAnna]

The guy is a keeper. He seemed to be the 'spy' on Frank Gore and followed him around all day.

 

[JeffGollin]

Beisel led the team in (assisted and unassisted) tackles vs. SF with 8. (Next nearest Cardinal dude had either 4 or 5).

MLB is one of those collision positions where you'd better have some depth during the course of a season. Beisel may not have the sideline-to-sideline range of an Urlacher, but he eats lugbolts for breakfast, and that's what you need at the position. He and Hayes at MLB gives us better toughness and depth there than we've had in a long time. I'd still love for us to add a youngster to provide even more depth at Mike.