Surprise: Xavier Woods nearly a top 5 FS

[Cowboy Brian]

https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-co...-five-NFL-free-safety-numbers-show-125814766/

Here's how Woods' numbers stack up against the field, each of the others also playing almost exclusively at free safety:

Xavier Woods [10 starts] - 2 INTs, 7 PBUs, 1 FF, 39 combined tackles

D.J. Swearinger [11 starts] - 4 INTs, 10 PBUs, 3 FF, 1 FR, 1 sack, 40 combined tackles

Mike Adams [12 starts] - 3 INTs, 6 PBUs, 63 combined tackles

Jessie Bates [12 starts] - 3 INTs, 5 PBUs, 87 combined tackles

Jordan Poyer [12 starts] - 3 INTs, 4 PBUs, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 sack, 69 combined tackles

Justin Simmons [12 starts] - 3 INTs, 4 PBUs, 78 combined tackles

Kevin Byard [12 starts] - 2 INTs, 4 PBUs, 62 combined tackles

 

[_sturt_]

That's remarkable given the S mistakes we talked about regularly for the first month of the season.

Pass the salt, please. I can't eat this crow raw.

 

[Clove]

2nd year player too. Give it time

 

[Cowboy Brian]

That's remarkable given the S mistakes we talked about regularly for the first month of the season.

Pass the salt, please. I can't eat this crow raw.

It was K. Richard who coached up and turned the Seahawks secondary into monsters.

Maybe he was the guy saying we don't need to trade for ET if the price isn't right.

Whatever he's doing, I trust him re: all decisions secondary related.

 

[DogFace]

One thing I think almost all, maybe all, agreed on was Richards was a great hire.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Uhh, yeah, I'm still looking to sign Earl Thomas in the offseason if the money is right.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Uhh, yeah, I'm still looking to sign Earl Thomas in the offseason if the money is right.

Me too, but Woods is 23 and cheap.

I defer fully to Kris Richard on that decision. If he's comfortable with Woods, if I'm Jerry, ET is not getting signed.

 

[TwentyOne]

https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-co...-five-NFL-free-safety-numbers-show-125814766/

Here's how Woods' numbers stack up against the field, each of the others also playing almost exclusively at free safety:

Xavier Woods [10 starts] - 2 INTs, 7 PBUs, 1 FF, 39 combined tackles

D.J. Swearinger [11 starts] - 4 INTs, 10 PBUs, 3 FF, 1 FR, 1 sack, 40 combined tackles

Mike Adams [12 starts] - 3 INTs, 6 PBUs, 63 combined tackles

Jessie Bates [12 starts] - 3 INTs, 5 PBUs, 87 combined tackles

Jordan Poyer [12 starts] - 3 INTs, 4 PBUs, 1 FF, 1 FR, 1 sack, 69 combined tackles

Justin Simmons [12 starts] - 3 INTs, 4 PBUs, 78 combined tackles

Kevin Byard [12 starts] - 2 INTs, 4 PBUs, 62 combined tackles

Well next thing they'll make us believe is that Jeff "ledger" Heath is a good safety.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Well next thing they'll make us believe is that Jeff "the ledger" Heath is a good safety.

Hahaha... well Woods has clearly improved big time this season. He's a solid starter with upside and is only 23.

 

[Sydla]

He's playing well but I am not not sure I'd put him near the Top 5 yet. And frankly, there are some safeties not on that list that might not have numbers this year that I would take over Woods in a heartbeat like Harrison Smith on Minnesota.

And I am a Woods fan. But he's not quite there yet. I like him more than Heath though.

 

[Cowboy Brian]

He's playing well but I am not not sure I'd put him near the Top 5 yet. And frankly, there are some safeties not on that list that might not have numbers this year that I would take over Woods in a heartbeat like Harrison Smith on Minnesota.

And I am a Woods fan. But he's not quite there yet. I like him more than Heath though.

Same. Replacing Heath is a higher priority in my book.

 

[TwentyOne]

Hahaha... well Woods has clearly improved big time this season. He's a solid starter with upside and is only 23.

Hehe. Woods is ok. Always liked the kid.

Just could not resist to make a joke about Heath.

 

[conner01]

2nd year player too. Give it time

You saying playing makes better players?
I thought they had to be pro bowl or busts after a few games

 

[QuincyCarterEra]

I'd be a bigger surprise for me if he wasnt my pet cat draft crush

 

[kiheikiwi]

I will honestly say that I was one who has underestimated him so far. Thought he had a "ho-hum" year his first year, and he has quietly been effective this year. Was very happy when we got him in the 6th round of the draft, but just expected him to be a rotational special teams player.
Good for him, and very glad Richard is working wonders with these guys !

 

[stiletto]

Richard has turned our back-end around. People will complain about the safeties but coaching matters. The front 7 was always pretty good but the Corners and Safeties have all played much better the last 4-5 weeks and a couple of the teams had Elite passing attacks. (NO and Atlanta).

 

[darthseinfeld]

He's playing well but I am not not sure I'd put him near the Top 5 yet. And frankly, there are some safeties not on that list that might not have numbers this year that I would take over Woods in a heartbeat like Harrison Smith on Minnesota.

And I am a Woods fan. But he's not quite there yet. I like him more than Heath though.

Woods had been solid, but raw are not a good indicator of a DB's quality

 

[QuincyCarterEra]

Woods had been solid, but raw are not a good indicator of a DB's quality

Darth is saying raw numbers here, I believe . And hes 1000% correct

 

[erod]

I fear Kris Richard will be one and done here.

 

[Zekeats]

For all you saying it's Kris Richard who's making Woods a good player need to tap the breaks. I love Richard over Marinelli whose bend but don't break philosophy was pathetic but understand that Woods is a good player because he is. He is dedicated, studies and plays hard. He's a sound tackler, plays smart, fast and tough. He's good in coverage, takes good/great angles to the ball carrier and finishes very well. He's a player and he was last year when he had his opportunities.