Jeff Heath Studying NFL’s Best Safeties For Art of Making More Plays

[Alexander]

Jeff Heath Studying NFL’s Best Safeties For Art of Making More Plays
Friday, July 07, 2017 2:33 PM CDT
By Jonathan Auping




FRISCO, Texas - As of today, a list of the NFL’s most feared safeties probably wouldn’t include Jeff Heath. He’s had a relatively limited number of on-field opportunities after all; through his first four seasons, Heath has started just 10 games.

But Cowboy fans might have seen enough of him to notice that Heath has showed a knack for making plays. He has recorded four interceptions (including three in the last two seasons) and two forced fumbles. He even returned a fumble 50 yards for a touchdown during his rookie season. During this year’s OTA practices Heath was all over the field, recording numerous interceptions against the Cowboys’ offense.

In short, Heath has shown the potential of a defensive playmaker.

Coming into next season there will be a starting safety spot open opposite Byron Jones, and for Heath to seize that opportunity, or even someday join that list of feared safeties, he knows he has to study the other names on that list.

“I like watching all the good ones,” Heath said the last week of mini-camp. “I love watching Earl Thomas, Harrison Smith, Eric Berry, any of the ones that make a lot of plays. I just want to try to see what they see.”

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...g-nfl’s-best-safeties-art-making-more-plays-0

 

[Pants]

I love students of the game...another reason I love the Awuzie pick...but, Heath is very intriguing...minimally, he presents competition at the position if he doesn't win the job outright...another snippet from the OP:

“They’re making plays, but it’s not like the ball is just getting thrown to them,” Heath said of the top safeties in the NFL. “They’re seeing something. I try to see what they see [when I watch film of them] and put myself in that situation. So when I’m in that situation in a practice or a game I can try to do the same thing.”

 

[Proximo]

Heath was at one time a CZ whipping boy.....which was always for the wrong reasons, IMO. He has a chance (and the skill set) to be a real contributor and bright spot in this defense.

His athleticism is often underrated or overlooked as well.

Really, he was a small school guy thrusted into the starting lineup a little too quickly. We'll see if the time he's had to develop will pay off.

And the dude definitely has a knack for making plays. He had more "splash" plays from the safety position than say Byron or Barry, both of which played a ton more snaps.

 

[Alexander]

If only he was able to drill Rodgers just a little harder on that blitz. And if Claiborne did not commit that stupid penalty. He would be a literal hero right about now.

 

[Teague31]

If only he was able to drill Rodgers just a little harder on that blitz. And if Claiborne did not commit that stupid penalty. He would be a literal hero right about now.

You mean the Mo Claiborne so many on here are rueing the departure of?

 

[Ranching]

He needs to spend a week watching film with Darren Woodson, and George Teague.

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

You mean the Mo Claiborne so many on here are rueing the departure of?

It took a lot of years to get him up to average. lol What a waste.

 

[Toro9]

I kind of think Heath is going to be alright. Might make some mistakes but he'll get some turnovers to make up for it.

 

[RS12]

Welp, I'll give him points for self improvement. Still not a believer though.

 

[Section446]

It took a lot of years to get him up to average. lol What a waste.

Biggest bust in team history.

 

[Jstopper]

Biggest bust in team history.

Um Bobby carpenter told me to tell you hello.

 

[Fletch]

Welp, I'll give him points for self improvement. Still not a believer though.

He's gonna make ya one. Book it!

 

[bodi]

I still say he is just a BU at safety

always will be JAG iIMO

 

[bodi]

He needs to spend a week watching film with Darren Woodson, and George Teague.

how about some Cliff Harris - Kenny Easley - John Lynch - Ed Reed - Steve Atwater - Troy Polamalu -Ronnie Lott

 

[PA Cowboy Fan]

Biggest bust in team history.

I wouldn't say he was the biggest but he was one of them considering where he was drafted.

 

[big dog cowboy]

Biggest bust in team history.

That's probably true. Given his draft position and the fact the Cowboys used another pick and traded up to get him.

 

[BAT]

He needs to spend a week watching film with Darren Woodson, and George Teague.

Ed Reed and Charles Woodson too.

 

[LocimusPrime]

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...g-nfl’s-best-safeties-art-making-more-plays-0

Good job Jeff Heath! He needs to watch some film on Landon Collins too. It'll help him become a better safety.

 

[LocimusPrime]

https://www.all22.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys-jeff-heath-film-pro-bowl

 

[Zekeats]

**** Landon Collins