Ian Gold

Raven · 10-21-2005, 03:04 PM

I don't get to watch many Denver games, but I see the ESPN highlights, as well as a lot of other stuff on NFL network.

Everytime I see the Broncos, Ian Gold just seems to stand out, making exceptional plays. What's his deal? I don't hear his name mentioned much in the media.

Is he that good, or is he just one of those guys that makes the occasional big play?

stevew · 10-21-2005, 03:14 PM

He hasnt killed anyone yet. That's usually a good way to get noticed in the media if you are a superstar linebacker. And it would be great if the Broncos scorekeeper would give him a tackle every time he's on the same side of the field as the play.

Honolulu_Blue · 10-21-2005, 03:21 PM

He's good. He's real good. He had some injury problems which have over-shadowed his career, but he's fast and a play-maker. He's also a Michigan guy. It's all good for Ian Gold.

Raiders Army · 10-21-2005, 05:21 PM

Is he the guy who went to the Buccs and came back? If he is who I think he is, then I've heard a lot of good stuff about him. I think it's also the system that makes him good since he didn't work out in Tampa Bay.

bosshogg23 · 10-21-2005, 06:25 PM

Yes thats Ian Gold.

He was good in Michigan but not great. I agree with Raiders Army that the Denver system definitely seems to help him, much like the Pittsburgh system helps LBs.

DeToxRox · 10-21-2005, 06:45 PM

I love Gold.

But he's most famous for Ray Lewises punishing block on McCallisters 107 yard TD on MNF after a 60 yard FG.

dacman · 10-21-2005, 10:51 PM

There was one year the Michigan linebackers were Irons, Sword, and Gold and they had a DE named Steele. Talk about your all name team.

bosshogg23 · 10-21-2005, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dacman

There was one year the Michigan linebackers were Irons, Sword, and Gold and they had a DE named Steele. Talk about your all name team.

Keith Jackson loved that team. Of course each time he called a game for them it was a new team for him, senile ass

TroyF · 10-22-2005, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Raiders Army

Is he the guy who went to the Buccs and came back? If he is who I think he is, then I've heard a lot of good stuff about him. I think it's also the system that makes him good since he didn't work out in Tampa Bay.

Not really a fair assessment. He played just fine in Tampa Bay. Was fifth on the team in tackles, despite recovering from the knee injury from the year before. He was also forced to play the strong side in Tampa (they have a guy playing the weak side named Derrick Brooks) Ian played the strong side, but he doesn't possess the size and strength needed to excel at that slot.

He's always been a playmaker. He may only put himself in postion to make six or seven plays a game. . . but he has tremendous closing speed and when he has a chance at a play he finishes it strong. He also seems to come up with a big play when the game is on the line. (as he did a couple of weeks ago against the Skins)

Poli · 10-22-2005, 12:28 AM

I've been waiting for TroyF's assessment.

Karlifornia · 10-22-2005, 06:55 AM

TroyF-You know your shit.

Raiders Army · 10-22-2005, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TroyF

Not really a fair assessment. He played just fine in Tampa Bay. Was fifth on the team in tackles, despite recovering from the knee injury from the year before. He was also forced to play the strong side in Tampa (they have a guy playing the weak side named Derrick Brooks) Ian played the strong side, but he doesn't possess the size and strength needed to excel at that slot.

He's always been a playmaker. He may only put himself in postion to make six or seven plays a game. . . but he has tremendous closing speed and when he has a chance at a play he finishes it strong. He also seems to come up with a big play when the game is on the line. (as he did a couple of weeks ago against the Skins)

Ah I remember now. He's also the reason why they let Romanowski go, right?

timmyw3 · 10-22-2005, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by DeToxRoxDVHStyle

I love Gold.

But he's most famous for Ray Lewises punishing block on McCallisters 107 yard TD on MNF after a 60 yard FG.

That was Keith Burns.

TroyF · 10-22-2005, 09:19 AM

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Ah I remember now. He's also the reason why they let Romanowski go, right?

Well, there were plenty of other reasons for that, but yeah, it was a big one.

Romo had pretty much wore out his welcome here anyway. (my least favorite Bronco of all time)

The idea that year was that Gold would start on the strong side (a ridiculous move), Mobley on the weak side (as if we all couldn't see he was about finished because of injuries) and Al Wilson in the middle, with Terry Peirce the youngster backing them all up.

Only Wilson stayed healthy. Both Gold and Mobley were toast after a few games. Pierce ended up being one of the very few bad picks at LB for Shanahan and it ended up being Spragan, Sykes and Wilson for most of the year.

TB decided Gold could play strongside as well. Look, he can play the strong side, but he's much better if he's in space and is chasing down plays. Now he's back at the weak side and is having a nice season. The downside is DJ Williams moved to the strong side. . . and it looks like he's a MUCH better weakside backer.

Not that there is really anything to complain about with the defense now, but I'd sure like to see DJ turned loose a bit more.

10-21-2005, 03:21 PM	#3
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	He's good. He's real good. He had some injury problems which have over-shadowed his career, but he's fast and a play-maker. He's also a Michigan guy. It's all good for Ian Gold. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

10-21-2005, 10:51 PM	#7
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10-21-2005, 03:14 PM	#2
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	He hasnt killed anyone yet. That's usually a good way to get noticed in the media if you are a superstar linebacker. And it would be great if the Broncos scorekeeper would give him a tackle every time he's on the same side of the field as the play.

10-21-2005, 05:21 PM	#4
Raiders Army Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Black Hole	Is he the guy who went to the Buccs and came back? If he is who I think he is, then I've heard a lot of good stuff about him. I think it's also the system that makes him good since he didn't work out in Tampa Bay.

10-21-2005, 06:25 PM	#5
bosshogg23 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Philly	Yes thats Ian Gold. He was good in Michigan but not great. I agree with Raiders Army that the Denver system definitely seems to help him, much like the Pittsburgh system helps LBs.

10-21-2005, 06:45 PM	#6
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	I love Gold. But he's most famous for Ray Lewises punishing block on McCallisters 107 yard TD on MNF after a 60 yard FG.

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