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At this point in the preseason and with the timing of the question, to me a "dark horse" would be a player who hasn't obviously lit the world on fire yet surprisingly makes the 53. I think the Tripp, McCain, Williams & Williams, Fede and Hoskins picks are a little less "dark" considering where we are as a team and their contributions thus far.
Philbin is still turning over the roster. Not just the previous regime, but now, Ireland's picks. As it is obvious Ireland had his own agenda on certain picks.
So, I see a lot of open spots on the bottom end of this roster. And I see a lot of noise coming from some of these so called "dark horse" picks. So much so, I think most are already locks.
I have 2 dark horse picks: DT Johnson and C Tyler Larsen.
I've been on the Larsen wagon for awhile. Not so much due to what he has shown, which he has been nearly invisible. But due to a lot of writing on the Pouncey wall. Philbin prefers his guys, Period. Pouncey isn't his guy. And Pouncey has brought too much attention to himself.
I believe Larsen's lack of news is intentional. I believe Philbin targeted him as a player he wants to develop to replace Pouncey, or at least make expendable. I know most guys think Pouncey's baggage is no more than usual. But I think Philbin's the kinda dude that will stick to his principals. If nothing else, Larsen will be our #2 C long term.
I think they've kept him quiet throughout camp to give them a chance he can slip to the PS. I've always believed Larsen is in the long term plans.
C Larsen and DT Johnson
Philbin is still turning over the roster. Not just the previous regime, but now, Ireland's picks. As it is obvious Ireland had his own agenda on certain picks.
So, I see a lot of open spots on the bottom end of this roster. And I see a lot of noise coming from some of these so called "dark horse" picks. So much so, I think most are already locks.
I have 2 dark horse picks: DT Johnson and C Tyler Larsen.
I've been on the Larsen wagon for awhile. Not so much due to what he has shown, which he has been nearly invisible. But due to a lot of writing on the Pouncey wall. Philbin prefers his guys, Period. Pouncey isn't his guy. And Pouncey has brought too much attention to himself.
I believe Larsen's lack of news is intentional. I believe Philbin targeted him as a player he wants to develop to replace Pouncey, or at least make expendable. I know most guys think Pouncey's baggage is no more than usual. But I think Philbin's the kinda dude that will stick to his principals. If nothing else, Larsen will be our #2 C long term.
I think they've kept him quiet throughout camp to give them a chance he can slip to the PS. I've always believed Larsen is in the long term plans.
C Larsen and DT Johnson