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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.He has looked pretty good but still has a way to go to be a bonified safety. But he has a real good thing going for his chances there and that is that he seems like he will have a STs spot locked up which will give him the time to develope his safety play.I'm just wondering, do you think Slater might turn out to be a bonafide NFL safety? He sure looked good in pre-season and he's got speed, not a thing we're over-burdened with at safety right now.
Thoughts?
I'm just wondering, do you think Slater might turn out to be a bonafide NFL safety? He sure looked good in pre-season and he's got speed, not a thing we're over-burdened with at safety right now.
Thoughts?
Slater is Bob Sanders small for a safety. I think its much more likely he'll be a reserve dime back and special teams maven than someone who will see regular reps next to Meriweather or Harrison.
Slater's listed size is virtually identical to that of Meriweather. Sanders is a tough comp as he's short but thick.Slater is Bob Sanders small for a safety.
Meriweather's nfldraftscout height weight is 5'10.5'' 195 lbs.
Slater's NFLdraftscout height weight is 5'10.5'' 195 lbs.
Eugene Wilson's nfldraftscout height weight is 5'10.3'' 192 lbs.
Slater may not make it at FS, but not because of his h/w.
Yeah, I think moving around so much due to his versatility may have prevented him from concentrating enough on one position, but that versatility is also what makes him so valuable. I think he makes the team and may eventually find a home at one spot, but he's a pretty good guy to have around right now.And he might also be a wideout as well...I think the ST play and being able to fill in makes him valuable...
I thought Slater looked real good in run support, he was quick and read the plays nicely. His speed would also allow him to cover the deep zone and allow Rodney/Brandon/Lynch to cheat up. I think he's a WIP, with high upside at FS, he just needs the reps. Kind of wished that he got Spann's reps this preseason
Correct me if I am wrong but I saw him line up as CB for some snaps. He looked decent on those plays. He is bigger than any of our corners and has speed. Why not develop him into a hybrid there?
I was not convinced when they drafted him, but I see an upside. He always hustles and sticks his nose in there.
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Hey, whoa! Stop introducing facts into hot-topic discussions.Meriweather's nfldraftscout height weight is 5'10.5'' 195 lbs.
Slater's NFLdraftscout height weight is 5'10.5'' 195 lbs.
Eugene Wilson's nfldraftscout height weight is 5'10.3'' 192 lbs.
Slater may not make it at FS, but not because of his h/w.
It is like with Givens.You might be on to something here DWT, CB or FS, I think Slater has a future at either one of these positions. For now, I think he could be a pretty solid slot CB based on his quickness and instincts. The kid just needs reps at either position. Unfortunately for him, the preseason is over and he won't be able to get those reps, which kind of angers me that we had to see Spann take those valuable reps.
I think he's a WIP, with high upside at FS, he just needs the reps. Kind of wished that he got Spann's reps this preseason