Now THAT is how you do it. What a class act.
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I'm mixed on it. I don't love it, but 1)the Patriots do almost everything by committee; 2) they have been talking about "positionless football," specifically in the defensive backfield, and 3) it would have the benefit of the offense not knowing exactly what a given player was doing on each play. Especially with so many DBs coming back with familiarity in the defense, it would give a ton of flexibility to be able to spin the dial on coverages pre- and post- snap.I don't buy this.
Don't think it's a good year to draft one unless you want a slow safety.I'm mixed on it. I don't love it, but 1)the Patriots do almost everything by committee; 2) they have been talking about "positionless football," specifically in the defensive backfield, and 3) it would have the benefit of the offense not knowing exactly what a given player was doing on each play. Especially with so many DBs coming back with familiarity in the defense, it would give a ton of flexibility to be able to spin the dial on coverages pre- and post- snap.
That said, I tend to agree with you and would very much like to see them get a guy with clear attributes and experience for post safety/1-deep.
Meet Quan Martin. His long speed is just fine, but he's so twitchy and explosive! Plus, he's one of Bret Bielema's kids, which you know Belichick likes. Played all over the place for Illinois, so make sure you find him on the tape before each play:Don't think it's a good year to draft one unless you want a slow safety.
Meet Quan Martin. His long speed is just fine, but he's so twitchy and explosive! Plus, he's one of Bret Bielema's kids, which you know Belichick likes. Played all over the place for Illinois, so make sure you find him on the tape before each play:
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Probably available in round 4, given the glut of DBs.
Quan played both safety and CB. He's mostly listed as a CB in draft guides. I've been pimping for him for awhile now as DMac's replacement.You found one with speed.
Doubt you find much more in terms of safeties.
The better option may be finding a CB that can be converted to safety.
My pov is probabilities. Doesn't seem to be a lot of options with speed . Quan could be very good, could also be a BengalQuan played both safety and CB. He's mostly listed as a CB in draft guides. I've been pimping for him for awhile now as DMac's replacement.
You found one with speed.
Doubt you find much more in terms of safeties.
The better option may be finding a CB that can be converted to safety.
The camel is an animal designed by a committee.I don't buy this.