Watkins working with No. 1 defense in nickel package

Bob Sacamano · Aug 18, 2006

superpunk said:
It will come down when I think of something more disturbing.

your face?

superpunk · Aug 18, 2006

summerisfunner said:
your face?

Something disturbing. Works of art are never disturbing.

Pottsville Maroons · Aug 18, 2006

I think Watkins has a shot at starting, especially when you consider Parcells' comments about not wanting Davis on the field when the opposing offense goes to it's "shotgun" formation.

Watkins is already pretty intimidating to Davis and would be even moreso if he switched jerseys to that of "Bullet" Bob Hayes.

superpunk · Aug 18, 2006

Pottsville Maroons said:
I think Watkins has a shot at starting, especially when you consider Parcells' comments about not wanting Davis on the field when the opposing offense goes to it's "shotgun" formation.

Oh, that was good. :lmao:

And I hate puns.

Kilyin · Aug 18, 2006

I suddenly have a craving for some Terrell Owens watermelon flavored popcorn.

Yakuza Rich · Aug 18, 2006

This can't be right. We were all told that Watkins is too tall to be a safety in the NFL.

Rich........

theogt · Aug 18, 2006

After BP's comments earlier this week about not really having a problem starting a rookie FS (mentioning that he's started 2 rookie safeties at once), I wouldn't be surprised if Watkins is starting in Jacksonville and WOULD be surprised if he's NOT starting in Dallas week 2.

kmd24 · Aug 18, 2006

Davis is still one of - if not the - best special teams players on the team.

Bob Sacamano · Aug 18, 2006

theogt said:
After BP's comments earlier this week about not really having a problem starting a rookie FS (mentioning that he's started 2 rookie safeties at once), I wouldn't be surprised if Watkins is starting in Jacksonville and WOULD be surprised if he's NOT starting in Dallas week 2.

how does saying "you don't sleep well" indicative of having no problem starting a rook at FS?

kmd24 · Aug 18, 2006

Gryphon said:
Parcells said he expects Watkins to be an outstanding special-teams performer.
"He's going to hold up (opposing) punt gunners," Parcells said. "He looks like he can really do that well. Superior would be the word to use. I'm very happy with him.

This is encouraging to me. If Skyler Green can get it going, we might see some exciting returns.

theogt · Aug 18, 2006

summerisfunner said:
how does saying "you don't sleep well" indicative of having no problem starting a rook at FS?

After the end of that conversation I came away thinking he wouldn't have a problem starting him. He went on and on about how he's done it before. I'm sure he "doesn't sleep well" with Keith Davis starting, but hey it happened.

Bob Sacamano · Aug 18, 2006

theogt said:
After the end of that conversation I came away thinking he wouldn't have a problem starting him. He went on and on about how he's done it before. I'm sure he "doesn't sleep well" with Keith Davis starting, but hey it happened.

what you think, and what he said, are 2 different things

Clove · Aug 18, 2006

When the Cowboys passed him up in the 3rd, I was very angry. The Cowboys moved up to get him in the 5th, and they are damn glad they did that.

I'm willing to bet that all of those 6'4 safeties they named didn't have the combination of speed and verticle that Watkins brings to the table. I hope he goes out and has a pro-bowl year in his first season... That would definitely shocked the NFL.

theogt · Aug 18, 2006

summerisfunner said:
what you think, and what he said, are 2 different things

With Parcells it's about reading attitude rather than direct quotes. Heck, he directly denied the SI.com article yesterday but plenty of people still think it happened.

CrazyCowboy · Aug 18, 2006

This will make us an even better team! Davis can concentrate on st...as the killer

Cowboy Bebop · Aug 18, 2006

Clove said:
When the Cowboys passed him up in the 3rd, I was very angry. The Cowboys moved up to get him in the 5th, and they are damn glad they did that.

I'm willing to bet that all of those 6'4 safeties they named didn't have the combination of speed and verticle that Watkins brings to the table. I hope he goes out and has a pro-bowl year in his first season... That would definitely shocked the NFL.

Good thing you are keeping a level head about the entire Watkins thing. I would hate to see how disapointed you were if your expecations of him were to high.

dmq · Aug 18, 2006

Pat Watkins S 6'4 200 Florida St.
By: Robert Davis

Pat Watkins was one of the best high school recruits in the country in 2002, and after playing a reserve role as a freshman, he began living up to the hype as a sophomore. In 2003, Watkins finished the year with 62 tackles and three interceptions. His numbers were almost identical as a junior, when he racked up 56 tackles and four interceptions. Again as a senior, the numbers were similar, as he posted a career high 67 tackles t o go with three interceptions.

Watkins is the ideal free safety from a physical standpoint. He has excellent height, athleticism, and quickness. He shows the quickness to break on the ball and the speed to chase down from behind. Watkins is also very tough, and willing to attack the line of scrimmage in run support. He is quick to diagnose the play and is aggressive in run support or going after the ball while it is in the air.

The only flaw physically with Watkins is his lack of bulk. He is lanky and will need to get stronger to play in the NFL. More physical wide receivers will be able to outmuscle him for the ball, and when asked to help in run support, he can be taken out of plays. While he was very good in college, he never seemed to take the next step up and dominate like his talent suggests he can.

Watkins is one of the better free safety prospects in the draft because of his talent and the untapped potential he still has. There are a few underclassmen that could push Watkins down the safety board a bit, but he is a fine talent no matter who is in the draft.There is a very good possibility he hears his name called in the third round somewhere. If he goes any lower than that, he has the ability to be a major steal for whoever drafts him.

baj1dallas · Aug 18, 2006

stilltheguru said:
i want him starting week ONE.we cant afford to have keith blowing assignments to start the season.

he is like the only free safety EVER to start 16 games without one interception.***?

You don't think Watkins will manage to blow an assignment? And I doubt he's the only free safety to never get a pick.

Alexander · Aug 18, 2006

Cowboy Bebop said:
Good thing you are keeping a level head about the entire Watkins thing. I would hate to see how disapointed you were if your expecations of him were to high.

If he is "superb" at special teams as Coach Parcells says and supplants Davis as a starter, I will be pleased as I am positive he can do more in coverage and if he makes mistakes, he can cover the ground to compensate.

Dayton Cowboy · Aug 18, 2006

superpunk said:
I don't see how it hurts to have him on the roster. We had to sign him before the draft, so Watkins wasn't a definite, yet. He's the only FS we have that's familiar with the defense, and even if he gets replaced eventually, that might be invaluable early on. And he helps our special teams.

I think anytime you can have a guy who can get shot, and be practicing in a week, on your roster you should do it.

Don't forget about Willie Pile.. He was taking some time away from Davis as the season came to a close...

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