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National Sports Advisors · 11-26-2007, 09:45 AM

I assume he played last night since he wasn't on the injury report last week. However, why the hell was Eddie "I can't cover a grill" Jackson in the game filling in for Hobbs(when hobbs was temporarily out of the gme with injury) and not Merriweather? Weren't we working this kid out at cornerback in the preseason? The immortal Eddie Jackson is a better solution than Merriweather?

Metaphors · 11-26-2007, 09:56 AM

I was thinking the same thing. It looks like they are taking a long-term approach with him, kind of like with a 1st year QB. Let him learn and build up some self-esteem before putting him in game situations. And even then, control what he is exposed to.

I'm not sure why this is the case, but I don't get to see him at practice. I'm more of the mindset that you let people fail on the field and use it as a teaching tool. Interesting to see how this affects his development.

Flying Fungi · 11-26-2007, 09:58 AM

he's made of glass

he's a bust

he's a dud

puhleaze

PatsMan26 · 11-26-2007, 10:07 AM

I have been sticking up for his lack of playing time so far but this is getting ridiculous. Is BB trying to prove a point with BM because there is no way eddie Jackson is better than Meri after sitting on PUP all year.

makewayhomer · 11-26-2007, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by National Sports Advisors

I assume he played last night since he wasn't on the injury report last week. However, why the hell was Eddie "I can't cover a grill" Jackson in the game filling in for Hobbs(when hobbs was temporarily out of the gme with injury) and not Merriweather? Weren't we working this kid out at cornerback in the preseason? The immortal Eddie Jackson is a better solution than Merriweather?

why are you assuming a rookie safety (who played safety in college) is a better cover guy than a real CB?

guys normally dont convert from S to CB, since CB is a much harder position to play/requires speed/technique that most safeties dont have. if they were good enough to be a CB, they probably played CB in college.

CB to S is the more traditional route, for these reasons.

MDPATSFAN · 11-26-2007, 10:34 AM

I think "Hit Stick" drew the block in the back penalty during the Pats last kick off to the Eagles. It's hard to believe that a 1st round pick couldn't have helped that defense last night.

***shmessy*** · 11-26-2007, 10:34 AM

We could've used a fast 1st rounder in the secondary last night.

Lockdown06 · 11-26-2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by National Sports Advisors

I assume he played last night since he wasn't on the injury report last week. However, why the hell was Eddie "I can't cover a grill" Jackson in the game filling in for Hobbs(when hobbs was temporarily out of the gme with injury) and not Merriweather? Weren't we working this kid out at cornerback in the preseason? The immortal Eddie Jackson is a better solution than Merriweather?

he plays on kickoff coverage teams, and i saw him in on a couple series in the 4th quarter this last game.

***mgteich*** · 11-26-2007, 11:35 AM

Eddie Jackson was playing corner because he is a better corner than Meriweather, the slow-to-learn rookie safety. And yes, I think Meriweather will be fine, and eventually start at safety, where he is behind Baker in the depth chart.

wartowne · 11-26-2007, 11:38 AM

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he plays on kickoff coverage teams, and i saw him in on a couple series in the 4th quarter this last game.

Yes he got what looked like man to man coverage in the slot once Hobbs had to be taken out late in the game.