Teo is improving?

[MakoShark]

I still think he would have been there and we didn't need to trade up. But, the kid does deserve more time to grow. This time next year we'll know exactly what we have in him.

[Screeme]

I'm willing to cut him some slack since he did miss nearly all of pre-season. It's got to be tough on a rookie to come in and just play at this level when you miss so much time. That he keeps getting better bodes well for him, but he can't possibly get nearly the day to day instruction during the season as he would in pre-season.

After the season, he'll have plenty of tape to analyze and the coaches can give him specific areas to work on. \

But homeless is right... expectations have been artificially inflated, not just because we traded up for him (That is certainly a factor) but, he was one of, if not, *the* best defensive player in college. It sucks for him, but he's just not going to get the patience he probably will need from the fans.

[Geezbolt]

He's never going to be a flashy MLB, but he could be solid for quite a few years. Listening to his interviews before training camp he kept mentioning how much there is to learn and he seems to be someone who takes that part of the game seriously. His "instincts" will continue to improve as he gets more comfortable in the system. I noticed slight hesitations on some reads of RB's coming out of the backfield. It was almost like you could see his mind was processing what he was seeing, analyzing what he was supposed to do, then doing it. Those reads should become quicker the more reps he gets.

Now as far as getting off of blocks, a better nose tackle would probably help a lot.

[Coachmarkos]

He's never going to be a flashy MLB, but he could be solid for quite a few years. Listening to his interviews before training camp he kept mentioning how much there is to learn and he seems to be someone who takes that part of the game seriously. His "instincts" will continue to improve as he gets more comfortable in the system. I noticed slight hesitations on some reads of RB's coming out of the backfield. It was almost like you could see his mind was processing what he was seeing, analyzing what he was supposed to do, then doing it. Those reads should become quicker the more reps he gets.

Now as far as getting off of blocks, a better nose tackle would probably help a lot.

I agree on the better NT point, especially.

I think he's definately improving...not as slow to get to places.

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

Would any one rather Bird or Gatchcar be starting over Te'o?

Considering the time he missed, and the fact he is a rookie, he is doing well IMO. If he was struggling he would not be starting.

[Hard Charger]

He's getting better.

Needs to add some muscle. He looks a bit soft. Well, soft for an NFL LB.

Ever seen Shuan Phillips without his shirt on?

HC

[blahblahblah]

Ever seen Shuan Phillips without his shirt on?

HC

Unfortunately, yes.

Te'o is still lacking in functional strength for the position and doesn't have the explosion to play on the edge. He needs to be more physical.

[Formula 21]

Te'o is very non-productive for a ilb. Maybe next year? And he'll never hit like a truck, that's not his game.

[Panama]

Te'o is very non-productive for a ilb. Maybe next year? And he'll never hit like a truck, that's not his game.

So, that wasn't #50 I saw truck into a Chief receiver and jar the ball loose last Sunday? My bad.

[Guest]

Oh yeah it was, and it was a thing of beauty.

[thelightningwill]

Oh yeah it was, and it was a thing of beauty.

Te'o TKO'd that Chief.

[MakoShark]

Oh yeah it was, and it was a thing of beauty.

That is a thing of beauty right there. Excellent form. Its very easy to draw a PF penalty on a play like that. He did well to avoid the PF and still knocked the ball loose.