Dean Marlowe, Trenton Robinson, Colin Jones, & Marcus Ball

[ShutDwn]

41 minutes ago, Soul Rebel said:

I can't speak for anyone else, but for me, I like Boston as a rotational guy.  As a starting calibre safety that we are to rely on for 16 games as Coleman's partner-in-crime, I'm hesitant.  That's not to say Boston can't be 'that guy', but as of now, he hasn't been consistent enough for me.  IMO, he's somewhere between Godfrey and Mitchell.  Not as bad as Godfrey's bad times, but not as consistently good as Mitchell's.  

I too think we add a vet that gets let go this summer.  Nothing appeals to me on the FA market currently, but I could see a camp casualty or two that DG goes after. I think he would prefer another vet presence on that backend to help the youngsters in front of them.

Marlowe is a guy I'd like to see more of and could be talented enough to stick, but haven't seen enough of him yet. 

I think Mitchell's speed and physicality makes people think he's better in coverage than he is. I'd prefer a FS like Coleman who isn't as imposing but follows his assignment better and allows the plays to come to him. Those two would compliment each other well. 

The call out I always hear with Boston is about 2014, especially the div playoff game in Seattle. "He got roasted by Wilson(s)."

What's funny is you can't name a safety that hasn't been roasted by Russell Wilson since then.

In the regular season Wilson basically threw at Harper exclusively which is a tough matchup with Graham. Nobody would be surprised that Harper is getting picked on in coverage, but Coleman also gave up the TD on the fleaflicker, he was in position but Lockette was just the bigger player. Boston wasn't in terrible position in 2014's regular season game either. 

In the 2015 playoff game Wilson destroyed Coleman with one-on-one vs WRs. 

Basically what I'm getting at is that most fans use this example of Boston being trustworthy as if I don't have evidence that even our vets have been abused by the same great QB.

 

[davos]

At the end of the day, neither Coleman or Boston are studs against the run.  That alone makes me feel it would be nice to have another 3rd rotational piece that is strong there.  Coleman is easily our best safety and capable of either spot but I just couldn't see Boston working in the box.  From what I've seen, he can take bad angles and does not have the top speed to correct mistakes quickly.  He's better keeping the play in front of him as a FS. 

Marlowe interestingly enough has played in-the-box, deep and the slot per one of his profiles.  That bodes well for him along with his size.  Here it is:

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Versatile. Played deep, from slot and in box. Very aggressive with desire to hit in open field. Has ability to play deep in a shell. Willing run supporter who recognizes and comes charging in. Plays high to low quickly and looks for work. Solid tackler who generally plays run with proper leverage. Takes good angles to the ball. Will come across the field to make a play and is consistent in pursuit.

Sounds like a good compliment to Coleman in my opinion.  I could see him playing near the LoS

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/dean-marlowe?id=2552439