Minnesota Vikings Sign Defensive End Stylez G. White
by Christopher Gates on Aug 22, 2011 5:31 PM CDT
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PrintThe Minnesota Vikings, in an effort to bolster their pass rush, have signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Stylez G. White to a one-year contract. In order to facilitate the move, they moved offensive lineman Scott Kooistra to the injured reserve list.
White's journey through the NFL has been an interesting one. A native of Newark, New Jersey who played his college ball at the University of Minnesota way back when he was just "Greg White," he was selected in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers. In his first stint in the NFL, he saw time for the. . .deep breath. . .Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans, Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, Washington Redskins, and Chicago Bears. That takes us from 2002 to 2005.
After that, he played a couple of seasons for the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League. He played there in 2006 and 2007, earning honors as the AFL's Defensive Player of the Year in 2007. That season, he set an Arena Football League record with 15 sacks. That was good enough to get him another chance with the Buccaneers, who he played for from 2007 to 2010, racking up 24 sacks over those four seasons.
Oh, and as far as changing his name. . .it was actually inspired by a character in the 1985 Michael J. Fox movie Teen Wolf. So, he's got that going for him. . .which is nice.
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Oh good
Our d-line was seriously lacking in….Stylez.
Oww.
Okay, who threw a tomato at me?
Seriously though, this move kind of confuses me. The D-line is probably the one spot where we have plenty of depth. Only 2 things I can think of is they brought White in to compete with Robison for the starting spot since he got beat a few too many times or they’re going to use White to coach up the younger guys.
Curious to see how this plays out.
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Styles? Sty-Lez? Styleez?
I BELIEVE...
by ArizonaVikingsFan on Aug 22, 2011 5:53 PM CDT reply actions
Im not sure i understand either
With other spots lacking more than D line, im not sure why we chose another DE. I am still waiting for the vikings to make an offer on taylor mays and begin the developing process. Why have we not looked into Mays more. I thought he was Singletarys project in SF?
by IL PurpleRain on Aug 22, 2011 6:15 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
When Madiue Williams gets brought in to replace you
I want you no where near my football team
by Jepp The Viking on Aug 23, 2011 2:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Kevin Williams is now injured
My guess is someone who can play both DE and DT will be shifted inside to cover/backup Williams’ spot, thus creating an opening for another DE.
Why are we doing this
As posted in the past. if I were the Vikings I would at least be bringing in UFL offensive line guys. Even for a trial look. I am still so convinced my God son could fit in especially if they opted moving Loadholt to the left side. Tho the line looked better we were not facing a D-line in Seatlle that is considered dangerous,
Don’t get mewrong. I hopethis gave them confidence but can they hold up against tought D-lines?
As for White. Could it also mean some other D-liner is on the trade block? Raheem morris played this game to gather picks and build with youth. I on’t think BR is in trouble but the plaooning may begin. Sounds to me that someone is not measuring up and soon to be gone. The injury hust made room to play around for another game B4 cuts day
AKA : Revenge4Webb
by CitrusFLViking on Aug 22, 2011 10:23 PM CDT reply actions
I think he was added to provide some competition and help in practice
It could be that they want to take it easy with Allen, BRob, and Griffen (a little bit) during the last week of preseason. They may not want to risk injuries.
It could be that they are not happy with the pass rush from the base DE spot. Maybe BRob and Awasom are not showing enough yet? Stylez’s specialty is rushing the passer. You can never have enough of those.
It could be that Reed, while an intriguing prospect is nowhere near ready to step in and face top level competition. He is probably headed for the practice squad. Maybe?
Without Reed they have 4 DEs including Awasom who was in the UFL last year. So adding White is not a bad move. If he does indeed make the team then I expect he will be a third down pass rush DE mainly.
I think this year is going to prove to be awfully tough on draft picks.
Maybe
but my bigger question is if Kooistra got injured don’t we need someone (anyone) else on the line? It looks like Herrera may not be ready for the season opener (or ever) and I don’t know about you, but we need some help there.
Childress gone, TJack gone, new stadium on the way: it's like that Christmas when Santa brought prostitutes!
Or pick up a better option at left tackle
I thought they were going to put Johnson at RG when he got here in the first place. LT’s are expensive though and good ones are rare. Although I’m hearing McKInney is still available?
Childress gone, TJack gone, new stadium on the way: it's like that Christmas when Santa brought prostitutes!
Any news on Reed's injury?
He was injured against Tennessee and he didn’t play vs. Seattle.
"I am patient with stupidity but not with those who are proud of it."
Will be my favorite player ever
If you can somehow get an interview with him wearing a “What are you looking at dicknose?” t-shirt
Anyone who’s seen Teen Wolf should know what I’m talkin’ about
by why am i in omaha on Aug 23, 2011 1:08 PM CDT reply actions
If you were going to change your name to a movie character, who would it be?
I’m thinking some take on either Hedley Lamarr or Jeff Spicoli.
Jules Winnfield
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