Cardinals depending on "undersized" safety/linebacker Bucannon

[CarolinaSunday]

The 6'1 211 lb Bucannon will be tasked with stopping Cam and Greg:

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The keystone in accomplishing those two goals is "Moneybacker" Deone Bucannon. The converted safety moved to linebacker will be vital in coverage versus the 6-foot-5 pass-catching Olsen. He'll also be tasked with helping slow the Panthers dominant run gam, which includes tacking Newton on inside runs.

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Being undersized in the middle of the defense could be a hindrance for Bucannon. Pro Football Focus rated him the Cardinals worst rush defender this season (-5.7 grade). His teammates have no concerns.

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Whether he is covering Olsen or spying Newton, there is no question you will see Bucannon all over the field Sunday. The Cards are counting on his impact swinging the outcome in their favor.

Source: Kevin Patra, Nfl.com

[ZeroZeroSeven]

So this guy is tasked with stopping our 6'5" 250lb QB and 6'5" 250lb TE.  

 

[PanthersBigD]

Heard an interview w him on NFL Radio. Seems like a good dude. Our team motto is a quote from an undersized LB who everyone underestimated to their detriment. I doubt the Panthers have made that mistake with Bucannon, but there are definitely mismatches to capitalize on. I like our chances obviously.

[KillerKat]

That's just a CB playing LB

[LinvilleGorge]

I've always felt that if we played the Cards we should have a heavy dose of running the ball right down this guy's throat.

It's not accurate to compare this guy to Mills.  Mills was short, but he was thick.  He was built like a fullback.  Bucannon is truly a safety playing LB.

[therealmjl]

All the respect in the world for this guy, but hope he gets straight roasted tomorrow.

[caatfan]

Davis was a 6'1" safety, but now he's 235. Bucannon is the same size as Teddy Williams.and Tre Boston. 

I hope he's good with his ankle tackles. 

[PandaPancake]

Sounds like Fun(chess)

[caatfan]

10 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I've always felt that if we played the Cards we should have a heavy dose of running the ball right down this guy's throat.

Panthers had 144 rushing yds. against the Hawks'  #1 rush defense, while the Cards gave up 135 yds. on the ground to GB. 

I think we go up the middle on offense with Stu and up the middle on D with KK and Star. We pound the Cards.

[TheRumGone]

Lmfao

[truthjuice]

Good luck. 

[CRA]

Seems like Stewart will know exactly where to run to.  

[the butch]

If they can somehow get us into 3 & long with our run game and this guy at LBer, then we could just go up top the Olsen over the middle jump ball style to pick up the first down.  We should be able to get more stops of then they can of us, and that will result in our win.  Man I'm pumped!

[KillaCamNewton]

"big men beat up on little men" - The Godfather Dave Gettleman