Hard to say anything with regard to Develin vis-a-vis Hoomanawanui, since I view these two fighting for potentially one roster spot. Thursday night's game may provide more insight into the final roster spots. Regardless, Develin versus Hoomanawanui just may be the last slot on the final roster.
I agree with you here. I think it will come down to economics in that case. Develin of course would have the advantage there too. Hoomanawanui hasn't really show much to lead me to believe he's way above James.
I don't know if Tavon Wilson has "regressed considerably" we have not seen him play in a real game yet but I think a lot of us I am one of them have are hopes set to high for this kid because he had nice stats as a rookie,
he started 4 games last year not because he was playing at a higher leve then all of the other safetys on the roster but because Steve Gregory was injured for the 4 games that he started BOTTOM LINE is maybe that's all he will ever be is a nice back up that dose not mean he regressed and is only making the team because he was drafted in the 2th round. he's good dept that cant all be starters
I think you could make the case that he has regressed. He looked better last season than he does now. For second year player that's problematic as you're supposed to get better in year 2, not worse.
T. Wilson CAN cover TEs and RBs out of the backfield. That counts for a lot. His main problem appears to be failing to account for the deep part of the field. Simple solution is do not give him that responsibility.
This might have true based on last season's play. At the outset of last season I thought he would develop a lot more than he has to this point. He looks like he has taken a course in the Steve Gregory school of geometry and angles. It's disappointing because I was in his corner when a lot of others were not, but his play this year leaves a lot to be desired.
It could all be an issue with his confidence - he was never a very instinctive player to begin with. His troubles seem to be that he's overthinking rather than just reading-and-reacting, like a good safety should. Due to this, his coverage skills to me have regressed from last year to now.
Simply put 2012 Wilson > 2013 Wilson from what has been put on tape so far.
Also, I suspect that we will cut more than 22 from the current roster by Saturday night. We badly need a DT.
Indeed. I was thinking the same thing when I compiled the list yesterday. I think there's a low percentage chance that they don't add a DT from someone else's final cuts. That too me is the thinnest position on the roster.
I'm not a huge fan of Cunningham because of his unreliability, but I could see why he'd make the squad too especially if they need an interior DE rusher on passing downs.
I think you are. Develin hasn't done anything to indicate he will stick.
Neither has Hoomanawanui. And like ATippett56 stated, the both of them could be battling for one roster spot. Economics could play a part in that decision. I'd give Develin the slight edge all things considered.
