And that is okay too.
Kazee had 7 int his first season as a FS. Then got injured. Run defense is suspect but he's a ball magnet.
Woods had zero to no ball skills and was a terrible tackler. Both players have a far more successful track record, but must be available.
And 3 his next and zero in 4 games his next. Interceptions in the short run are as related to scheme, pass rush, game situation and luck as they are being a ball magnet. I hope he can do something similar to those numbers here and I do think he has some ball skills that will help us. But, there is a lot more to playing safety than getting interceptions. Playing a guy every down that is "suspect" as you put it against the run is bad when you have a run defense like we have recently (and I'll believe it's going to be significantly better when i see it). I like Kazee to start if we must and to use to his strengths and thought it was a great move to sign him to a really team friendly deal, but If we sign Hooker and he is healthy from day 1, I don't see any chance Kazee starts over him. As I said, I would like to see Kazee back there in passing situations teamed with Hooker and to rotate in a little as well and to start if/when Hooker is hurt. Now if we had a top SS and better corners to play next to him I'd feel better about Kazee playing every down as it would take a lot of pressure off of him. I like Wilson going back to the preseason of his first year when he just seemed to show up every game, but I think people are expecting a little too much too soon out of him.
Yes, would of liked Grant or Moehrig more, but both have legit ball skills. If they can create some turnovers, that could be the difference in some wins and losses.
I wonder if they keep a flex player like Muku or even Robinson for the last spot. I think if Hooker does sign, that ends the Thompson experiment.
They usually keep 4-5 at the position. The last spot could come down to Muku or Robinson, if you are a backup player, you must be a special teams core player. Something to watch as camp goes on.
WE say this.....and then watch them go out there and proceed to be worse.....
It shouldn't though....and I do think Goodwin is a good special teams player but I've never been for keeping guys just because they play special teams. I don't want to lose a corner in favor of Goodwin. They probably feel they can do that but I personally don't get it.
Yeah and I'm pretty sure that will be the case. Why can my special teams coach coach my guys up to play that role? I understand special teams is a facet of the game that is important but my goodness....its always these Jeff Heath and Keith Davis types......probably more so the Keith Davis but a guy who's strictly on this team to play special teams. Unless they are a special team ace I Don't get why Reggie Robinson can't do what Goodwin can.
