- Joined
- Sep 7, 2011
- Messages
- 6,454
- Name
- Main Hook
Makes you wonder because we just traded for a starting safety. I don't recall him ever stepping on the field for defense since PS.
And once he develops, where does he go? Are they going to play 3 S's or are they expecting Barron or McD to leave?He's the definition of a developmental pick.
And once he develops, where does he go? Are they going to play 3 S's or are they expecting Barron or McD to leave?
I agree with you on McD which is why I don't get why they don't try and compensate for that by getting a guy who's good at pass coverage.McD leaving never crossed my mind. I think he's a SS but a liability in coverage.
Greg Williams was a step behind against the Chiefs, too. It's not working out, Greg. But hey, it's asking a ton when the offense sucks on a hot day in an outdoor stadium. Need a QB and a crap ton of OL'men. Time was little did Davis was very little but the WR's WERE NOT getting open. Our problems are many.
Hats offs to the Chiefs, though. That team is a sleeper. Houston and Hali freaked us up.
I see this as Fisher getting a guy they had really wanted two years ago at a bargain price - not a knock on Alexander at all. Of course, if Barron isn't all that in the new system then it's a waste, so we'll see.
We're 8 weeks into Alexander's rookie season, it's a bit early to call it over. He's a 4th rounder, developmental pick is right. He missed valuable time over the summer because of an injury, he came from a small school, and in addition to that he only played safety his last year in college. He's going to need time to show if he has NFL talent.
Maybe he can play LB'er. Just being in the right spot and wrapping up would be an upgrade.
I read a tweet from Wagoner that Barron has less than 25% of his total snaps as an "in the box" Safety, which tells me he is more of a FS than many seem to think he is. If, and this is a big IF, he plays with a little more discipline than McLeod, than this could be a very good, yet low risk move.