Notes on the safety group & secondary

[rodeo]

Those that think low of Harper will be surprised. I'm pretty sure our Genius defensive coaches know how to get the most out of him.

 

They can do a lot but they can't make people younger or faster. They couldn't get anything out of Nakamura.

 

I share the opinion that DeCoud will be a star and Harper will be a dud.

[The Huddler]

They can do a lot but they can't make people younger or faster. They couldn't get anything out of Nakamura.

I share the opinion that DeCoud will be a star and Harper will be a dud.

SS don't need to be young or fast. Players can play well into their thirties as safteys. The guy will be good to have on running downs

[SIGCHI222]

Unless Norman had an epiphany this off-season, I too am ready to cut bait.  Rooted hard for the kid but each position is starting to get a little crowded as Gettleman brings in competition.

At least we afforded him the opportunity to get his teeth fixed.

[Mage]

Harper is still a solid player if used correctly.  Very useful in the redzone against tight ends and of course is solid in the box.  I expect somewhat of a rotation at the safety position this year. 

[Kuech the Sneak]

CB-White

CB-Cason

Nickel-Godfrey

FS-Decoud

SS-Harper

That'll probably be our opening day secondary IMO

[Jimbo]

I'm really hoping Harper doesn't make the team, honestly.  I'm still having a hard time accepting the fact that he's on our roster.  Unfortunately I think it's probably going to be Harper and DeCoud by default at S.  Boston will be the top backup.  Jones's spot is probably safe because he's so excellent on special teams.  Lester is probably the odd man out. 

 

Corner back is anybody's guess outside of Cason manning LCB.  Melvin White could either end up starting or getting cut.  Godfrey is probably safe due to position flexibility.  Benwikere is probably safe since we traded up to draft him. 

 

 

If I had to spitball it right now I'd say:

 

Starters:

 

FS- DeCoud 

SS - Harper

LCB - Cason

RCB - Godfrey (switch inside to nickel)

 

Backups:

 

FS- Colin Jones

SS - Tre Boston

Nickle outside - Benwikere

CB - Benwikere, Melvin White, Josh Thomas?, Josh Norman?, Dockery

 

I don't expect both Joshes to make the team.  They'll essentially be competing for the final spot.  Dockery is probably in good shape because of special teams.

 

 

 

[ThunderTank]

Am I the only one that wants to see more of Josh Norman. I really think that this kid can ball if he plays within the system and knows his assignments?

That's a big ass if, homie. If you're content to use 3 ints in a FUGGING practice as your calling card, I don't think you have what it takes to succeed in the NFL. Either that, or he needs to sit at the end of a conveyor belt with humble pies falling into his mouth over and over and over again

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[ThunderTank]

Lester is a solid backup. He's not going to get cut over Colin Jones

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[Jimbo]

Jones is a solid backup and is much better on special teams.  Lester could absolutely get cut.  

[PantherPhann89]

That's a big ass if, homie. If you're content to use 3 ints in a FUGGING practice as your calling card, I don't think you have what it takes to succeed in the NFL. Either that, or he needs to sit at the end of a conveyor belt with humble pies falling into his mouth over and over and over again

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Yeah it is a big if, but one I think that he can overcome. I like this kid and would like to see him on the field a bit more before writing him off...

[SevyDamus]

Everyone sleeping on Dockery & shouldn't be. Probably the best tackling Corner we have & did pretty well in coverage. Still has a lot to learn & the injury definitely is a set back, but could easily see him earning a spot.

[tukafan21]

I'm just hoping that Cason balls out and then signs a long term deal with us.

 

He was already one of my all time favorite players, so him coming to the Panthers was big for me, just hoping he's here for years to come

[Gallagher]

Jones is a solid backup and is much better on special teams.  Lester could absolutely get cut.  

 

Nothing says we can't have 5 safeties on the roster. Given Jones' spot on special teams (and that he might be the best equipped to chase Brandin Cooks down twice a year), I think we'll roll with Harper, DeCoud, Lester, Boston, and Jones. 

[Toundra]

My starting DBs are..

White, Tre Boston, Lester, Cason.