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Post by DERRENMATTS on Oct 5, 2017 18:32:55 GMT -5
I think we have something nasty brewing up on our bench, and I think we're going to like it.
We have a nasty boys trio, consisting of Morris, Smart and Theis. These 3 are rugged, tough, physical, and they also get up in people's faces and make them uncomfortable. I think they're going to set the tone off the bench. When they come in, they're going to bring in the nasty attitude.
I can see these guys crawling up people's skin, getting on their nerves with physical defense, fighting and hustling, bumping and pushing, getting lots of Tommy points.
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Post by FLCeltsFan on Oct 5, 2017 21:12:31 GMT -5
I agree about those 3 guys. They are going to be instigators. Baynes is going to be in there as well. I love that in all the change, we have some toughness!!
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Post by freshnthehouse on Oct 6, 2017 4:52:46 GMT -5
I'm still convinced that Morris will end up starting, but I do agree with the sentiment. This team won't lack toughness. Rebounding still worries me, but toughness does not.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Oct 6, 2017 10:40:56 GMT -5
I'm still convinced that Morris will end up starting, but I do agree with the sentiment. This team won't lack toughness. Rebounding still worries me, but toughness does not. Yeah, I used to lean on Morris being the starter, and I can still see that happening. But the bench needs some scoring help, and Morris would give it that. |
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Post by Roadrunner on Oct 6, 2017 23:14:27 GMT -5
Been reading on Theis. Defensive player of the year in a solid league, outside the NBA. Might be a good find.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Oct 7, 2017 13:23:57 GMT -5
I really like Baynes in the starting lineup. Really efficient offensively, good defensively, sets a positive tone. Plus, with his presense on the floor, he allows Horford the freedom to play middle linebacker, where Al is capable of doing more damage.
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Post by jhvos7979 on Oct 7, 2017 13:53:45 GMT -5
I do like Baynes and Theis growing potential to be good post-defenders and mean streaks that come from them. Definitely a lot different than last year with the soft players we had last year at those spots.
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Oct 7, 2017 22:14:42 GMT -5
I do like Baynes and Theis growing potential to be good post-defenders and mean streaks that come from them. Definitely a lot different than last year with the soft players we had last year at those spots. Watching Amir Johnson last night, even though he made some nice plays, overall I think Baynes is an upgrade, especially in the toughness department. |
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Post by Roadrunner on Oct 8, 2017 10:53:03 GMT -5
I do like Baynes and Theis growing potential to be good post-defenders and mean streaks that come from them. Definitely a lot different than last year with the soft players we had last year at those spots. Watching Amir Johnson last night, even though he made some nice plays, overall I think Baynes is an upgrade, especially in the toughness department. I read a comment from a rivals board, which said "why did we spend $12m on Amir, when we needed a banger in Baynes which was $4.4m?" This is the type of upgrade a team receives when it reaches the winner circle. |
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Oct 9, 2017 0:02:52 GMT -5
Nasty boys are now Smart, Baynes, Morris and Theis. These guys will scrap with anyone.
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Post by Roadrunner on Oct 9, 2017 17:53:53 GMT -5
Nasty boys are now Smart, Baynes, Morris and Theis. These guys will scrap with anyone. I am hoping Smart will play smarter this year on defense. No cheap shots (aka punching Bonner in the groin), and no flopping. |
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Post by DERRENMATTS on Oct 9, 2017 21:09:49 GMT -5
Nasty boys are now Smart, Baynes, Morris and Theis. These guys will scrap with anyone. I am hoping Smart will play smarter this year on defense. No cheap shots (aka punching Bonner in the groin), and no flopping. Flopping is part of his DNA. Asking not to flop is like asking a mother not to care for her children 😀 It just comes natural to him. |
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