My Free Safety

[cannonball44]

Cannonball, keep in mind Lynn Scott has made a career off of one preseason game hit (quote from Midswat, but it's true). And he started last year. So it's not like you have to be an aw player to win the job.

Lynn Scott was all we had last year.... ALL, without Woodson, we had NOTHING....

And no one is baggin on your boy. It's just that this rookie is playing well and he's a rookie and hasn't been to Europe and is showing toughness in playing hurt and the guy hits hard.

and Davis HAS been to Europe, Dominated, and is now getting better in front of our eyes. Keith Davis been SHOT and still came back (what is that? how tough does he have to be?)

My assesment may be a little premature, but that guy put out an impressive performance last night. It's hard not to think of other possibilities. And it's a little easy to see why you've become so offended due to what your title says ...

your opinion, your entitled to it. but if he was so good, why are we talkin about him at FS and not pushing Roy for his SS spot?<--don't take that seriously.

About the title.... you:Location: On Tony Romo's Bannedwagon

------------------me: Location: On Keith Davis' Bandwagon

But just one question: Why do you think K. Davis is the guy?

Did you go to the same school?

Just curious ...

lol, I "think" Keith Davis is the guy because he has SS agression, FS "abilities" that need to be coached up and given a little room to grow. I think he could be a decent FS this year, and I believe he has earned/deserve his shot. And I KNOW that he won't dissapoint. Just have some patience.... if you could spare a little of what you give Ware... that would be nice.

We don't go to the same school, lol, cuz I'm still in high school(play football)

and curiousity is good.

 

[Banned_n_austin]

Lynn Scott was all we had last year.... ALL, without Woodson, we had NOTHING....



and Davis HAS been to Europe, Dominated, and is now getting better in front of our eyes. Keith Davis been SHOT and still came back (what is that? how tough does he have to be?)



your opinion, your entitled to it. but if he was so good, why are we talkin about him at FS and not pushing Roy for his SS spot?<--don't take that seriously.

About the title.... you:Location: On Tony Romo's Bannedwagon

------------------me: Location: On Keith Davis' Bandwagon



lol, I "think" Keith Davis is the guy because he has SS agression, FS "abilities" that need to be coached up and given a little room to grow. I think he could be a decent FS this year, and I believe he has earned/deserve his shot. And I KNOW that he won't dissapoint. Just have some patience.... if you could spare a little of what you give Ware... that would be nice.

We don't go to the same school, lol, cuz I'm still in high school(play football)

and curiousity is good.

You're entitled to your opinion as well, man.

Thanks for the explanation. You didn't have to answer me, but you did. Nice answer, too.

 

[lane]

justin looked great ........ very impressed, the kind of player you want to go to war with. i can see why he had over 100 tackles every year in college.

 

[LaTunaNostra]

But he's a natural SS. The last thing we need is ANOTHER year with a true SS running around lost at FS. :nono2:

That year Belichicken played both Milloy and Harrison together, two very SSs, it was quite effective. One played closer to the LOS, of course, but the total coverage wasn't sacrificed, because the backers could read and drop back well, and the other dbs were worth their salt.

Bill and Zim steadfastly maintained when Woody playes alongside Roy, that the safety assignments were "interchangable". And it worked. Tho at that stage in Darren's career, he wasn't a true FS either.

Beriualt is no Woodson, but it's not hard to imagine that regardless of what JB is called, he gets on the field with another 'true SS' , often.

 

[Banned_n_austin]

That year Belichicken played both Milloy and Harrison together, two very SSs, it was quite effective. One played closer to the LOS, of course, but the total coverage wasn't sacrificed, because the backers could read and drop back well, and the other dbs were worth their salt.

Bill and Zim steadfastly maintained when Woody playes alongside Roy, that the safety assignments were "interchangable". And it worked. Tho at that stage in Darren's career, he wasn't a true FS either.

Beriualt is no Woodson, but it's not hard to imagine that regardless of what JB is called, he gets on the field with another 'true SS' , often.

LaTuna, you impress me all the time with your football perspective.

Gentlemen, take notes.

In fact, safety assignments can be interchangable. Dallas has had this philosophy before as have other teams.

Think about the impact it would have on the run game ... you have to run in most cases to be able to pass ..

And you bring up a good point also about the CB's being worth their salt ... that's true ... and we also have a better pass rush, this much I'm sure of ... not to mention getting some help from LB's as well. It's about design and scheme ... not necesarily about FS/SS "types" ... that gets too much credence ... the final product is what I'm interested in ... and the overall impact it has ...

I do dare say that having JB and RW next to each other doesn't mean doom as much as some people are trying to say ... in fact, I think it has a lot more upside than a guy like I.Reese ... due to the fact that the assignments are interchangable.

 

[Banned_n_austin]

For the people who are hung up on where Beriault was drafted, I'll point out that the two main guys currently holed up at FS were undrafted and have virtually no playing experience either.

It's rare for a 6th rounder to come in and start at FS, but it's not unheard of either. The Jets did it last year with a 5th rounder - Eric Coleman - and he was terrific. Beriault is at SS as much due to it being easier to learn. Henry even did it at FS and CB as a 4th rounder and had 10 interceptions.

Fact is, neither Davis nor Scott displayed the same kind of game when they were playing vs the scrubs in prior years. Beriault is a big, brainy player with very good range, even on a gimpy knee, a great motor, and a blue collar, professional approach. I don't think he starts from week 1, but I said last night in the game thread, he may be starting at FS by mid season.

I know this would p a lot of people off, but we could see him at SS and Roy at FS.

 

[Waffle]

I know this would p a lot of people off, but we could see him at SS and Roy at FS.

'Hollywood Henderson' is already typing a scathing response to this post as we speak.

 

[Banned_n_austin]

'Hollywood Henderson' is already typing a scathing response to this post as we speak.

At least it'll be good for a chuckle ... Good 'ol HH.

 

[junk]

That year Belichicken played both Milloy and Harrison together, two very SSs, it was quite effective. One played closer to the LOS, of course, but the total coverage wasn't sacrificed, because the backers could read and drop back well, and the other dbs were worth their salt.

Bill and Zim steadfastly maintained when Woody playes alongside Roy, that the safety assignments were "interchangable". And it worked. Tho at that stage in Darren's career, he wasn't a true FS either.

Beriualt is no Woodson, but it's not hard to imagine that regardless of what JB is called, he gets on the field with another 'true SS' , often.

Agreed, the 2003 defense was pretty good with two SS types although Woodson did have terrific coverage skills.

I saw a quote just the other day where Zim was lamenting the loss of Woodson again.

With a solid secondary, I wouldn't be surprised to see more of the interchangeable saftey scheme. I'd like to see Roy and Beriault on a zero blitz every now and again.

I still think Davis starts, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Beriault working his way in there more and more, especially once he gets healthy.

 

[Banned_n_austin]

Agreed, the 2003 defense was pretty good with two SS types although Woodson did have terrific coverage skills.

I saw a quote just the other day where Zim was lamenting the loss of Woodson again.

With a solid secondary, I wouldn't be surprised to see more of the interchangeable saftey scheme. I'd like to see Roy and Beriault on a zero blitz every now and again.

I still think Davis starts, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Beriault working his way in there more and more, especially once he gets healthy.

If it weren't for his knee, I think he'd be getting a real hard look come time to decide who's who at #1.

I also think that it's still a possibility he may get thrown out there even with his knee if Bill hops on his bannedwagon and sees what I think I see ...

I also think that we could see Roy play FS and Berialt play SS given the fact that Roy played that last year ... and if Berialt is as good as we are hoping, it gets your best players out there. Not to mention, Roy is a team player and does what is asked of him (gotta love that) ... even if it does p off the Hollywood Henderson's of the world ...

One thing is for sure, no more one-hit wonder in Lynn Scott ... at least starting IMO. Looks like it's going to be between Reese, Davis and Barialt, for now at least ...

It'd be cool if they could pull some hoodoo voodoo and fix that knee.

I'm high as a kyte on this guy.

 

[Smith22]

Beriault would be better at SS IMO, but that means moving RW to free safety and I don't want to see that again. RW is too much of a weapon to keep taking him away from the LOS. Let Beriault back RW up for now and give Davis a chance.