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Originally Posted by xwalker
At least the OP had an idea that was based on an idea suggested by the Cowboys actual defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, not just an internet/madden type of suggestion.
I doubt that he would be put into a starting role as a safety at this point; however, I could easily see him playing some of the specialty positions that are normally played by a safety.
Sims is faster, heavier and more athletic than many NFL starting safeties.
Ernie Sims
Height: 5111
Weight: 231
40 Yrd Dash: 4.50
20 Yrd Dash: 2.64
10 Yrd Dash: 1.54
Vertical Jump: 41
Broad Jump: 10'05"
Mark Barron
Height: 6011
Weight: 213
40 Yrd Dash: 4.54
20 Yrd Dash: 2.65
10 Yrd Dash: 1.63
Vertical Jump: 34 1/2
Broad Jump: 10'02"
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Exactly.
So while it's unlikely, it is not the kind of outlandish suggestion that some have made it out to be with their comments.
Truth is, 20 years ago a guy with Sims measurables might have made a pretty good strong safety. Now that today's best safeties are closer to CBs, it would be a tougher transition. Who knows, in the offseason (if we hold on to him) we may look into having him be a hybrid type player. I wouldn't expect to see him as one of our starting 2 though.