Cowboyny
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We are all aware how the Cowboy Front Office for years has undervalued the safety position. Outside of JJ Wilcox who was taken in the 3rd rd several years ago, all they have used has been day 3 or undrafted fa talent. If they truly want to rebuild their defense, they are going to prioritize the need.
When we look at what is needed at the safety position, the position itself is kind of like linebacker. We also need to factor in what kind of safeties are needed for Nolan's defensive scheme, if he continues to be our dc:
-Just like linebacker, instincts rules over athleticism. A player needs to be able to process the mental info fast enough to be able to react to the football quickly enough. You hear the saying, he is always around the football. Those type of players possess elite instincts at the position. Ball skills are also paramount. Means nothing if you get to a spot quickly, but cannot finish.
-A safety is either the extra man in the box or the last line of defense, they must be high level tacklers. We have seen for years what happens with missed tackles, big plays given up.
-Mike Nolan's Defense doesn't use safeties in a traditional way. Both protect their halves, read their side of the field and play more like zone corners. Short area quickness is required, along with high level instincts.
Here are the top 5 safeties I have been seeing on several draft sites, no particular order:
Holland Oregon
Moehrig TCU
Cisco Syracuse
Ford Pittsburgh
LeCounte III Georgia
Figure a good time to pull the trigger would been in that day 2 range anywhere from the 2 to the comp pick in the 3rd rd.
Who is the ideal safety to draft for this team? My favorite is Ford from Pittsburgh, I've have read multi[le times he is a safety that is always around the football, terrific quickness and considered a strong tackler.
When we look at what is needed at the safety position, the position itself is kind of like linebacker. We also need to factor in what kind of safeties are needed for Nolan's defensive scheme, if he continues to be our dc:
-Just like linebacker, instincts rules over athleticism. A player needs to be able to process the mental info fast enough to be able to react to the football quickly enough. You hear the saying, he is always around the football. Those type of players possess elite instincts at the position. Ball skills are also paramount. Means nothing if you get to a spot quickly, but cannot finish.
-A safety is either the extra man in the box or the last line of defense, they must be high level tacklers. We have seen for years what happens with missed tackles, big plays given up.
-Mike Nolan's Defense doesn't use safeties in a traditional way. Both protect their halves, read their side of the field and play more like zone corners. Short area quickness is required, along with high level instincts.
Here are the top 5 safeties I have been seeing on several draft sites, no particular order:
Holland Oregon
Moehrig TCU
Cisco Syracuse
Ford Pittsburgh
LeCounte III Georgia
Figure a good time to pull the trigger would been in that day 2 range anywhere from the 2 to the comp pick in the 3rd rd.
Who is the ideal safety to draft for this team? My favorite is Ford from Pittsburgh, I've have read multi[le times he is a safety that is always around the football, terrific quickness and considered a strong tackler.