Josh Chapman

[Dark Superman]

The guy is really starting to stick out lately..

And he's pretty quick for his size.

Dude is just a brick wall. And he's only going to get better.

[jameszeigler834]

Hope he lights up tom brady.

[CR91]

I think we'd all enjoy watching big chap fall on brady. it would be like an eclipse

[Dark Superman]

Hope he lights up tom brady.

Getting pressure in Brady's face is going to be huge..

[Caleb3502]

Chapman could eat Brady if he wanted to

[coltsfanatic24]

I don't understand why Franklin is starting he's on his back 4 to 5 times a game. He used to be good with the 49ers but he seems over the hill, can't take on two blockers anymore. Chapman should be starting and get most of the reps.

[Smonroe]

Chapman could eat Brady if he wanted to

Judging by his size, he may have already.

[Caleb3502]

Judging by his size, he may have already.

I was wondering what was inside his stomach during the locker room speech

[Gavin]

Chapman showed a hell of alot of athleticism at the 12:21 mark of the 1st Quarter chasing Smith almost clear out to the Chiefs sideline and making a diving 1 on 1 tackle, Quite impressive

[Superman]

I don't understand why Franklin is starting he's on his back 4 to 5 times a game. He used to be good with the 49ers but he seems over the hill, can't take on two blockers anymore. Chapman should be starting and get most of the reps.

 

I think part of it is that Chapman anchors the second defensive line unit. If you took him off of that unit, it would be Mathews and Pendleton (or previously Moala), with Franklin in the middle. That second unit with Chapman is already noticeably worse than the first unit. It would be terrible without Chapman. But I do agree that the first unit would be considerably better with Chapman playing inside of Redding and RJF. I'm looking forward to seeing him start next year.

[lollygagger8]

I think he's deserved the extra reps. He shows he can really clog the middle, and for a man his size, he's got some wheels. 

[Horse Shoe Heaven]

Getting pressure in Brady's face is going to be huge..

Unfortunately pressure WON'T COME from Chapman, as much as I like him that is not his game.

[basketballsteve]

Chapman could eat Brady if he wanted to

Only on Thanksgiving......

[coltsfanatic24]

Sometimes the 2nd unit looks better then the 1st unit as far as stopping the run. The best players should always start and most of us agree that Chapman is better then Franklin. I would have like to see Chapman and Hughes start next to Redding but the coaches don't like playing rookies.

 

I think part of it is that Chapman anchors the second defensive line unit. If you took him off of that unit, it would be Mathews and Pendleton (or previously Moala), with Franklin in the middle. That second unit with Chapman is already noticeably worse than the first unit. It would be terrible without Chapman. But I do agree that the first unit would be considerably better with Chapman playing inside of Redding and RJF. I'm looking forward to seeing him start next year.

[Superman]

Sometimes the 2nd unit looks better then the 1st unit as far as stopping the run. The best players should always start and most of us agree that Chapman is better then Franklin. I would have like to see Chapman and Hughes start next to Redding but the coaches don't like playing rookies.

 

I don't think it has anything to do with the coaches not liking playing rookies. Rookies have played all over the field in the past two years, at practically every position. I really think that's a silly cop out that people keep throwing around.

 

I also don't think Hughes should have been starting over RJF. I keep asking people what about his play they have a problem with, and I haven't gotten a straight answer. RJF has played fine for us all year, though he looked a little out of sorts last game. Not surprising after he missed a month with an injury. I liked how Hughes played before he got hurt, and I'm excited to see him next season. But I still expect RJF to start.

[GOCOLTS_ROLLTIDE]

Unfortunately pressure WON'T COME from Chapman, as much as I like him that is not his game.

that's when you put pendelton at nt

[Smonroe]

I was wondering what was inside his stomach during the locker room speech

Get In My a Belly!

[fatboy]

Chapman is not a rookie; besides we're in the playoffs so it's late in the season. He's not a pass rusher so he's not eating the QB. But if he can plug the middle up, it'll be a problem for the Pats.

[markabrown96]

Definitely need his presence against the run

[Caffrey]

I watched the 2nd have closely last night.  It looks like the starting DL is Redding and RJF and DE's and Franklin at NT.  Chapman comes off the bench and does his thing, I was pleasantly surprised with Pendleton, he is active and hustles.  Somtimes Chapman and Pendleton plays DT together.  On certain pass defense formations, they have the big DE's play DT and put Mathis, Walden, or Werner as outside rush LB/DE's.  The LB's combo is interesting.  Sheppard and McNary is getting is getting a lot of playing time with Freeman and Conner and in the inside and that keeps them all fresh to run and hustle to the ball carrier.  Sheppard seems to have settled down is playing more relaxed and comfortable.  McNary was been effective from the get go. 

[PrincetonTiger]

Chap has played great and should see 1st string time next year

[HarassedOffTheSite]

I really think that's a silly cop out that people keep throwing around.

 

 

And half of them typing it KNOW it comes from a quote ripped out of it's original context and used for self-serving purposes.

[TKnight24]

I think we'd all enjoy watching big chap fall on brady. it would be like an eclipse

I was thinking more along the lines of black hole kinda phase but yeah we'll go with your simile. It's more family friendly

[Jason_]

I don't think it has anything to do with the coaches not liking playing rookies. Rookies have played all over the field in the past two years, at practically every position. I really think that's a silly cop out that people keep throwing around.

 

I also don't think Hughes should have been starting over RJF. I keep asking people what about his play they have a problem with, and I haven't gotten a straight answer. RJF has played fine for us all year, though he looked a little out of sorts last game. Not surprising after he missed a month with an injury. I liked how Hughes played before he got hurt, and I'm excited to see him next season. But I still expect RJF to start.

 

agreed, and I think Hughes is being groomed to take over for Redding anyway, not RJF.  

[Warhorse]

Get In My a Belly!

Come here, wee little man.............I'm gonna eat ya.

[Devildog]

He's every buffet restaurant's nightmare...

[Coffeedrinker]

Chapman is big enough he would stand out in a room full of elephants.  They would look at him and say, "That is one big dude."

[Mameluc]

agreed, and I think Hughes is being groomed to take over for Redding anyway, not RJF.  

i do agree but also wonder on this... do you think we will draft a high DE next draft? or get someone like arthur jones/radiers DE (forgot his name)?

[braveheartcolt]

I watched the 2nd have closely last night.  It looks like the starting DL is Redding and RJF and DE's and Franklin at NT.  Chapman comes off the bench and does his thing, I was pleasantly surprised with Pendleton, he is active and hustles.  Somtimes Chapman and Pendleton plays DT together.  On certain pass defense formations, they have the big DE's play DT and put Mathis, Walden, or Werner as outside rush LB/DE's.  The LB's combo is interesting.  Sheppard and McNary is getting is getting a lot of playing time with Freeman and Conner and in the inside and that keeps them all fresh to run and hustle to the ball carrier.  Sheppard seems to have settled down is playing more relaxed and comfortable.  McNary was been effective from the get go. 

NO! Don't mention Sheppard. The 'Jerry' gang will be out in force again. Dang Nabbit, what have I done......

[Dark Superman]

NO! Don't mention Sheppard. The 'Jerry' gang will be out in force again. Dang Nabbit, what have I done......

JERRY! JERRY! JERRY!

Springer!.. No? Hughes?? WHO!?

[throwing BBZ]

I don't understand why Franklin is starting he's on his back 4 to 5 times a game. He used to be good with the 49ers but he seems over the hill, can't take on two blockers anymore. Chapman should be starting and get most of the reps.

 

 

I don't understand why Franklin is starting he's on his back 4 to 5 times a game. He used to be good with the 49ers but he seems over the hill, can't take on two blockers anymore. Chapman should be starting and get most of the reps.

 

Franklin is not playing well. Another example of winning inspite of ...