Big Blue Huddle

Quote from: uconnjack8 on Today at 01:30:50 PMAm I crazy or is 180 not really small for a CB?

It's his weight for his height.

Big difference to me being a WR at 6'1" 177 vs a CB at that size.  WR receives violent hits but has tools such as ducking, twisting, going down to avoid sometimes the worst.

A CB has to initiate violence which means more direct straighline attack so his reduced mass is more of an issue.

I am not sure how I feel about what he said.  What is there to teach Andrew Thomas?  Line him up at LT and get him reps.

Why bounce people around so much now?  Give them 1 position to become an expert then teach others later.

Belton has always seemed ill-suited to play any type of free safety role.  He played the Cash (hybrid LB/SS) role in college.  I see him and Pinnock as more similar players therefore I believe Nubin will eventually replace Belton.

Why do teams switch players to different sides just to see?  Why dont they simply ask the player "what is your best side for comfort and effectiveness then play them there?

If they can be a lot more effective throwing downfield, I won't care if it's because Jim is calling plays from heaven or Todge is from his living room

I wonder if he played with some kind of ankle injury which made him ineffective to move/drive off his feet.  Maybe Dabs sees him as healthy and ready to play better.  Only thing I can inagine.

Quote from: kingm56 on May 23, 2024, 02:56:54 AMSounds very similar to the reports from those who attended camp last season; for myself, I have never been worried about DJ's arm, or legs.  My primary concern has always been with his ability to process plays, anticipate throws, and deliver the ball through tight windows.  Having said that, I am happy he's healthy and able to showcase his skills. I am confident that DJ will work to be ready for the season; nobody should ever question
his work ethic!   

Funny part is I think he can fit it in tight windows but I'll bet he does not think he can hence one of his major oroblems.

Quote from: madbadger on May 22, 2024, 06:23:53 PMAgain, at what point did you look at him and say he wasn't strong enough to play corner in the NFL?

I saw instances where his jams at LOS were easily defeated and missed tackles where some bulk might have helped him.

I think he should shut his mouth.

Quote from: madbadger on May 22, 2024, 03:52:26 PMWhat does it matter? I can't recall a single time watching him play and thinking to myself he would have made that play if he was 15 pounds heavier.

As a string bean he may not be anle to press any WR.

Quote from: Jclayton92 on May 21, 2024, 07:14:20 PMMy real concern is RG. Whoever man's thar spot is between JMS and Neal. Eluemunor has been a significantly better tackle than guard, but I guess he goes to RG, but if we need him for a failed Neal then there is no answer at RG that isn't Stinnie.

I do however think Neal has been injured both his seasons, and from the information coming out recently he was severely injured both his rookie and 2nd year while playing which limited his movement significantly. So hopefully being completely health and having a new oline coach do wonders for him.

Jess - I'll be very disappointed if their best RT is playing RG.  That simply can't happen.  It's got to be the best 5 at their positions and to establish it early so they get reps.

6'2" to me but sub 185 as well

Soft camps.  Soft play in opening games.

Rinse, repeat.

If you don't see this coming, I dont know what to say.

Quote from: DaveBrown74 on May 21, 2024, 05:02:36 PMOur O line was never good when OBJ was on the Giants. It has been varying degrees of bad since the 2012 season.

But not 85 sacks bad and through the roof pressure rates.

If Nabers gets normal NFL time to run a route, he wins in most cases.