NFL.com article: Top Lockerroom messengers

[Fireball77]

He had positive and negative ones which I thought was an interesting take. Must say not surprised about Draft. I like him a bunch when he was in Carolina. Smart dude. I'm not really surprised by a lot of them. The guy has some interesting comments for some of the players too. Some that are perceived as positive voices in their lockerrooms sure are tools in my book though like Crayton, Lewis, Porter and Pierce

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8108455c&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true

[rayzor]

Carolina: QB Jake Delhomme -- Courageous, tough player whose down-home style clicks in his locker room.

not bad.

i think he's right that cincy is changing. palmer has really stepped it up this offseason. much more vocal than i have heard from him.

it's a shame about the bills but that might be right.

about bart scott stepping up at the jets, i can see that. it's been a long time coming.

i have a hard time, though, with guys that are new to the team being considered 'the voice' but i guess in those situations there really isn't anyone else.

[Fireball77]

^^^

Yeah, the specific nature of his comments like the one about Jake made me feel as though he asked around and found out real opinions instead of just hazarding guesses.

With teams like SF (in transition, no real mainstays as players), I can see the guy's point.

I was surprised that the Bills ever let London Fletcher go to be honest.

I think Palmer is sick of the Ocho circus and who can blame him?

[Jangler]

I wonder if Beason is making his voice heard?

[rayzor]

I wonder if Beason is making his voice heard?

i'm sure he is and did right away. he is to the defense what jake is to the offense as far as leadership is concerned and just as respected by the team.

[Delhommey]

Yeah, I'd be willing to gamble big money that just as many teammates (if not more) wished Lewis and Porter would STFU as would rather them say more.

[bigdog_10_2002]

Before I read the article I thought it would either be Delhomme or Beason. Two great lockerroom leaders.