Let's root on Xavier Woods

[GORICO]

Gentlemen--Ever since we drafted Xavier Woods in 6th round he has been the rookie i wanted see

succeed the most...he is a bit undersized but he is a total baller and hitter and can cover...not only was he

an all American in football but he was an All American in scholastics so he is smart too..and a very humble

man..and he made some plays last night against Cardinals and big time in preseason too...lets root on

Xavier Woods

 

[TWOK11]

I'd feel a lot better about him if he were 2-3 inches taller. He's got a nice skillset but he looks TINY out there, and he lacks the speed of the elite smaller safeties.

 

[windjc]

I'd feel a lot better about him if he were 2-3 inches taller. He's got a nice skillset but he looks TINY out there, and he lacks the speed of the elite smaller safeties.

so whats the average speed of other small safeties and what is Wood's speed?

 

[JohnsKey19]

I'd feel a lot better about him if he were 2-3 inches taller. He's got a nice skillset but he looks TINY out there, and he lacks the speed of the elite smaller safeties.

He actually may be the hybrid CB/FS the staff hoped Jones could be. Out of necessity, he's spent a lot of time manning the slot already. We already know he has instincts and can hit/tackle.

 

[TheDuke]

I can only recall the play where he jumped up and almost picked off the pass. I remember seeing him a lot but just don't remember much about his game last night. I've read multiple posts about how well he played. I just wish I could remember more about his night.

 

[Sydla]

He actually may be the hybrid CB/FS the staff hoped Jones could be. Out of necessity, he's spent a lot of time manning the slot already. We already know he has instincts and can hit/tackle.

Agreed but honestly I'd like to see Woods at FS and Jones in the slot. Won't happen but I think it might be the best set up.

 

[DCreppinBoysfan]

I'd feel a lot better about him if he were 2-3 inches taller. He's got a nice skillset but he looks TINY out there, and he lacks the speed of the elite smaller safeties.

Is he really undersized? He didn't look undersized standing next to Jones.

Woods is 5'11 200 pounds and bob sanders was 5'8 205 for comparison sakes

 

[9darter]

"Xavier Rhodes" ...

 

[GORICO]

so whats the average speed of other small safeties and what is Wood's speed?

check out the pro bowler and all-pro Honeybadger...he is listed shorter and lighter and slower then Woods. this was in college of course.....Woods will be
an all pro in 3 years in my humble opinion

 

[GORICO]

Agreed but honestly I'd like to see Woods at FS and Jones in the slot. Won't happen but I think it might be the best set up.

Sydia-- i would like to see Jones back at cb and but Woods at safety...i guarantee iby the end of the season Woods will be a starter

 

[GORICO]

so whats the average speed of other small safeties and what is Wood's speed?

windjc...Woods ran a 4.51 at pro day...that is plenty fast enough for safety...plus he is only going to get better..he is strong as an ox even if he looks a little small and he is very

intelligent and picks up things fast and very humble..i am almost at a point of guaranteeing he will start before season end

 

[Bullflop]

"Xavier Rhodes" ...

Isn't that an incomplete sentence? What about him?

 

[Nova]

I'd feel a lot better about him if he were 2-3 inches taller. He's got a nice skillset but he looks TINY out there, and he lacks the speed of the elite smaller safeties.

While I agree, a word of reassurance...

The Honey Badger is 2 inches shorter and 15 lbs lighter.

He can succeed.

 

[TwoCentPlain]

Even though Woods had a good camp, I remember some saying Woods wouldn't make the 53 and should be on the practice squad. Some thought he would clear waivers. I thought no way would he clear waivers. Some team would have snatched him up. Had the Cowboys cut him, he would be a Cleveland Brown right now.

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

While I agree, a word of reassurance...

The Honey Badger is 2 inches shorter and 15 lbs lighter.

He can succeed.

Hasn't he been a liability? Not sure if its his fault but the Cardinals have been pretty bad at guarding tight ends.....one of the worst in the league. Brice just reached out over him.

I don't watch enough of him I just hear fans talk about how he's fell off since getting paid...which could just be fan talk.

 

[MichaelWinicki]

Woods ran the forty in the area of 4.54, which was average for strong safeties.

His "turn & run" was better than most safeties.

 

[dogunwo]

Isn't that an incomplete sentence? What about him?

Gruden incorrectly called him that last night.

 

[Ken]

Gentlemen--Ever since we drafted Xavier Woods in 6th round he has been the rookie i wanted see

succeed the most...he is a bit undersized but he is a total baller and hitter and can cover...not only was he

an all American in football but he was an All American in scholastics so he is smart too..and a very humble

man..and he made some plays last night against Cardinals and big time in preseason too...lets root on

Xavier Woods

Ya but can he long jump?

 

[DoctorChicken]

While I agree, a word of reassurance...

The Honey Badger is 2 inches shorter and 15 lbs lighter.

He can succeed.

Woods is taller than Earl Thomas.

 

[Aven8]

Too small?? Lol.