Darnell Savage (S) Maryland

[JBell]

I want him at 58. He's a blur on the field.

 

[JBell]

He’s starting to get a lot of hype on Twitter. The three full games of him posted on YouTube double as highlight vids.

No other safety in this class has his instincts. And he looks like Tyreke Hill on defense. Just playing at a different speed than everyone else.

 

[Mr_437]

He’s starting to get a lot of hype on Twitter. The three full games of him posted on YouTube double as highlight vids.

No other safety in this class has his instincts. And he looks like Tyreke Hill on defense. Just playing at a different speed than everyone else.

So you saying he's gone before 58, gotcha.

 

[JBell]

So you saying he's gone before 58, gotcha.

Hope not. But he seems to be rising.

I know Richard is obsessed with size at CB, but not sure if he has the same prerequisites at Safety. Earl was only 5'10" so...

 

[darthseinfeld]

Woods is a great comp IMO.I think he’s basically a faster version of Woods with more range.

So undersized S prospect with solid coverage skills, but poor tackling technique/ability.

I really do like him as a FS option, just not at 58. I’m targeting a top 50 talent there, and he’s a 3rd round prospect IMO.

Savage is definitely a starting caliber Safety. In fact, I could see him making a Pro Bowl or 2. He is similar to Woods, but right now I can't say Im sure Woods is a plus starter. I think he is a good defensive back, and has versatility that can get him 50%+ snaps in sub packages. But im not completely sold that he can be a difference maker like I believe Savage could be.

Id prefer we leave the draft with a quality SS as opposed to Savage. But Savage is an impact player to me

 

[Flamma]

I wouldn’t mind doubling down on S either, but I think ignoring the amount of DL talent in this draft would be foolish.

Maybe a S in the 2/3, then doubling down on a later round option in the 5/6th?

I don't think we can ignore DL in the 2nd round if a good one drops. Or if through trade Dallas acquires a high 2nd, they should probably go DT first.

 

[cnuball21]

Savage is definitely a starting caliber Safety. In fact, I could see him making a Pro Bowl or 2. He is similar to Woods, but right now I can't say Im sure Woods is a plus starter. I think he is a good defensive back, and has versatility that can get him 50%+ snaps in sub packages. But im not completely sold that he can be a difference maker like I believe Savage could be.

Id prefer we leave the draft with a quality SS as opposed to Savage. But Savage is an impact player to me

Sure, if he improves his tackling ability.

As of now, the negative is an undersized S that struggles with tackling.

If we like Woods as our FS...I want more of a SS that can tackle.

If we’re looking for a FS, I’d consider Savage - just don’t like him at 58.

 

[Beaker42]

Just depends on how they address things in FA. I would love to go get a bunch of dudes in FA on 1 year deals like I mentioned guys like Hankins, and a guy like Ray and/ bring back Mayowa. There will be plenty more guys they can look into short term deals which won't effect long term deals of our own.

You lost me at Mayowa - he puts the JAG in JAG.

 

[Daygoboy6191]

You lost me at Mayowa - he puts the JAG in JAG.

What do you think this going after, they’re no signing pro bowlers. They are in the 2 and later tier players.

Now that they got Quinn, that gives you your starter against the pass and Hyder and Crawford might be in rotation against the run for de and kicked inside on pass to bring Quinn in.

 

[jay94]

Good option as a FS, but the scouting reports read he can’t tackle.

Sounds like a more athletic version of Woods.

Woods can't tackle that well alot of minor upgrades could be gamechanging. How much of a ballhawk is he?

 

[cnuball21]

Woods can't tackle that well alot of minor upgrades could be gamechanging. How much of a ballhawk is he?

That’s my point...Savage is another Woods but a little better.

So do we want 2 safeties that can’t tackle?

A quality SS that can provide solid run support and be adequate in coverage would be huge for this team.

 

[Oh_Canada]

I like Savage and Hooker at our spot. Just don't see Rapp/Abram being around.

Hooker is really growing on me, I think he is underrated frankly. Smart ball hawk, very physical, not as good as Savage in coverage but a good player overall.

 

[ccb04]

Hooker is really growing on me, I think he is underrated frankly. Smart ball hawk, very physical, not as good as Savage in coverage but a good player overall.

Agreed! He's become one of my favorites.

 

[Daygoboy6191]

I like Savage and Hooker at our spot. Just don't see Rapp/Abram being around.

Hooker is really growing on me, I think he is underrated frankly. Smart ball hawk, very physical, not as good as Savage in coverage but a good player overall.

It depends on what they're looking to do.

If they are looking at Iloka as a guy who can play bother S spots and be a depth guy then Amari would be their pick IMO. He is much better closer to the line of scrimmage and and playing the underneath stuff, but if they are looking for FS with range type player Savage is you guy.

I can't figure out what they are looking to do yet, but these questions should be figured out before the draft and if not they're doing a tremendous job.

 

[cnuball21]

It depends on what they're looking to do.

If they are looking at Iloka as a guy who can play bother S spots and be a depth guy then Amari would be their pick IMO. He is much better closer to the line of scrimmage and and playing the underneath stuff, but if they are looking for FS with range type player Savage is you guy.

I can't figure out what they are looking to do yet, but these questions should be figured out before the draft and if not they're doing a tremendous job.

The good thing about this draft is you have a handful of versatile dudes. Guys like Thornhill, Hooker and CGJ can do a little bit of everything.

My preference is a SS that can be adequate in coverage and impact the run game.

 

[xwalker]

It depends on what they're looking to do.

If they are looking at Iloka as a guy who can play bother S spots and be a depth guy then Amari would be their pick IMO. He is much better closer to the line of scrimmage and and playing the underneath stuff, but if they are looking for FS with range type player Savage is you guy.

I can't figure out what they are looking to do yet, but these questions should be figured out before the draft and if not they're doing a tremendous job.

Which Safeties they like in the draft is complicated.

They definitely wanted to improve at the Down Safety position (SS) according to comments by S.Jones; however, pass coverage has become the top skillset required by teams for Safeties in the past decade. Even Strong Safeties must be really good in coverage to get 2nd round type consideration.

In the draft I think they would like a Strong Safety type that is great in the box and good enough in coverage; however, I think their options are going to push them towards an elite coverage Safety that is good enough in the box.

Iloka is just a stopgap. They like to have stopgap types to keep them from being tempted to draft for need.

They have tended to sign stopgap players at the same positions they end up drafting over the past few years.

 

[Daygoboy6191]

Which Safeties they like in the draft is complicated.

They definitely wanted to improve at the Down Safety position (SS) according to comments by S.Jones; however, pass coverage has become the top skillset required by teams for Safeties in the past decade. Even Strong Safeties must be really good in coverage to get 2nd round type consideration.

In the draft I think they would like a Strong Safety type that is great in the box and good enough in coverage; however, I think their options are going to push them towards an elite coverage Safety that is good enough in the box.

Iloka is just a stopgap. They like to have stopgap types to keep them from being tempted to draft for need.

They have tended to sign stopgap players at the same positions they end up drafting over the past few years.

Would you not be surprised if they go and use 2 of their first 3 picks or 3 of 4 on db’s

 

[StarBoyz83]

Wont be there @ 58

 

[Gaede]

Agreed! He's become one of my favorites.

Me too.

I've wanted one of the Hawkeyes defensive backs for years now. First Desmond King, then Josh Jackson, now Hooker. These guys can play

 

[Daygoboy6191]

Looking at what the Cowboys have done, they will look do add multiple pieces in the secondary 2-3, RB, and o-line.

Do not be surprised if they do not select a d-line in the draft IMO.