Our answer to our free safety problems

daboys79

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Reggie Nelson S 6'1 193 Florida

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Zw7nxl4qa4

Nelson originally signed with Florida in 2003, but was unable to gain admittance to the University. After two years at Coffeyville(KS) Community College(only one on the gridiron), he finally landed with the Gators. In his lone season at CCC, Nelson had 72 tackles and six picks on the year. In his first season with the Gators, he racked up 46 tackles, four for loss, and an interception. As a junior this year, Nelson became one of the biggest playmakers in the country. He had 50 tackles, two for loss, and six interceptions on the year.
Reggie Nelson is an attacking safety with big time playmaking ability. He flies around the football field and is aggressive in every facet of the game. Nelson is tough and plays bigger than his wiry frame indicates. He delivers big hits and isn’t afraid to lend help in support. Nelson’s biggest impact comes with his ability to make plays on the football. He has a nose for the ball, and really goes after the ball when it is in the air. He is a great athlete and shows the speed to run plays down and keep up down the field in coverage.
Nelson is an excellent safety prospect, and does not have too many flaws in his game. He is on the thin side for a safety, and will have to bulk up at the next level. His lack of strength and bulk will hurt him in the running game, and will cause problems as he matches up with bigger receivers in the league. There is a lot of safety talent at the top of the draft, and Nelson is arguably the best. If he declares, he will battle LaRon Landry and Michael Griffin for the right to be the first safety selected. He has a lot of talent and has a very bright future in the NFL.
 

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I'm at the point where I don't think a free safety can help us. Ever. Man we've had some bad luck with that position.
 

daboys79

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If we actually address the issue instead of trying to put a bandaid over it and hopes it heels then we would be ok.
 

miamicowboy21

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Gator fan here, he'll be on his way to his new teams press conference by the time we pick. He'll be longgggggg gone. The guy is a supreme playmaker. I'm going to miss the "eraser" after jan 8th.
 

Yakuza Rich

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I'd be willing to bet that if he was drafted by Dallas and Zimmer stayed, he'd lose all ability to locate the ball in the air. It's been the M.O. of defensive backs drafted under the Zimmer regime.



YAKUZA
 

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parchy;1267274 said:
I'm at the point where I don't think a free safety can help us. Ever. Man we've had some bad luck with that position.

Kinda of like DE???
 

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daboys79;1267294 said:
If we actually address the issue instead of trying to put a bandaid over it and hopes it heels then we would be ok.

We did. Watkins, Patrick. Position addressed. Give the kid some time. He's done some good along with the bad. Davis, was a band-aid, yes.
 

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He may be moved to corner at the next level. Just my gut feeling.
 

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We had chances this past off season to address the safety issue. We could have moved Henry to FS and signed a marquee free agent like Charles Woodson or Ty Law.

We also had a shot at Dwight Smith as well....5th round rookie draft picks and criminals like Keith Davis are not the answer.

Munchis....Out!!
 

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Munchis;1267616 said:
We had chances this past off season to address the safety issue. We could have moved Henry to FS and signed a marquee free agent like Charles Woodson or Ty Law.

We also had a shot at Dwight Smith as well....5th round rookie draft picks and criminals like Keith Davis are not the answer.

Munchis....Out!!


Ty...Law...nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo :eek:
 

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Yakuza Rich;1267319 said:
I'd be willing to bet that if he was drafted by Dallas and Zimmer stayed, he'd lose all ability to locate the ball in the air. It's been the M.O. of defensive backs drafted under the Zimmer regime.



YAKUZA

:laugh2: That's pretty good.:hammer:
 
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