Goodbye Doughty, Hello Horton!

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I agree, but I just think we're getting a little ahead of ourselves.

If Doughty had caught the two tipped INTs for some reason I think that people would be using that more to downplay the performance, but with Horton he's being crowned a "ballhawk". I just want to see a bit more of him before I'm comfortable saying he's the better option than Doughty.

I know a lot of people are claiming that Horton was simply in the right place at the right time, but the kid was always around the ball in preseason too. I think, at the very least, he's a budding ballhawk. Some players have a natural ability to be around the ball, and Horton seems to be one of them.

If Blache doesn't feel the need to start Horton over Doughty, he damn well better find a way to put him on the field, often.

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I don't want to piss on his parade too much but let's face it he happened to be around the ball which was good of course, but it's not like he made those plays on his own, he just happened to be in the right place at the right time. Still, I'll take it. 2 INTs and a fumble recovery is a nice day at the office.

Yeah, I got that feeling too. But, then I remembered something like this:

Once is a fluke, twice is a coincidence, thrice is confirmation.

He was in the right place, at the right time -- three times.

That said, I'm sure we'll get familiar with his shortcomings in the next few weeks -- as will opposing offenses.

I'm rooting for the guy though, he's one of the few players we have who plays with intensity.

[doughtydoubter]

That is what i like about horton..a raw intensity, im sure that will lead to zealous plays where he lets a receiver go and is burned, the trick is to coach a player like him and make his intensity combine with experience and wisdom. Landry has played alot smarter this year, and im a big believer in jerry gray

[hesscl34]

[quote=GhettoDogAllStars;476998]He was in the right place, at the right time -- three times.quote]

There was another young safety on this team that always seemed to be in the right place at the right time... I liked what I saw, and I want to see more.

[skinsfan69]

This thread is so silly. Horton got some balls that were tipped right to his hands. The worst NFL defensive back makes those plays.

[WillH]

I also like how humble the guy was. He said he was really nervous, but Landry said he went into the game saying "I got this." And he said himself that he was just in the right place. He has taken no more credit then that.

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I don't want to piss on his parade too much but let's face it he happened to be around the ball which was good of course, but it's not like he made those plays on his own, he just happened to be in the right place at the right time. Still, I'll take it. 2 INTs and a fumble recovery is a nice day at the office.

Being in position and around the ball is not all just luck.

If someone is constantly out of position and giving up big plays, would you just call him "unlucky"? Of course not.

[cochise]

I think Sean convinced God to send us Horton!!! He takes and he gives.

To steal a quote from the Wizard of Oz: "I Do Believe, I Do Believe, I Do I DO IDO!!! lol

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by Buster

Being in position and around the ball is not all just luck.

If someone is constantly out of position and giving up big plays, would you just call him "unlucky"? Of course not.

Agreed. If people want to call it luck, then Horton must have a horse shoe up his ass, because he was constantly "lucky" in preseason too.

[cochise]

Buster ur right the kids a ball hawk just like Sean!

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

This thread is so silly. Horton got some balls that were tipped right to his hands. The worst NFL defensive back makes those plays.

At least he caught the balls. That's something our DB's have been lacking, Rogers and Smoot in particular. This guy has a nose for the football whether you think he was lucky or whatever, he has been doing this since our 1st exhibition game. Is that just luck or a pattern to good instincts?

[Monkeydad]

^

I was thinking that same thing on both picks too... "WOW, WE CAUGHT THE BALL!"

[SFREDSKIN]

To confirm our player crush or whatever you call it, Yahoo sports had this to say:

• Redskins rookie safety and 7th-round draft pick Chris Horton, who snagged two pivotal Drew Brees interceptions and also recovered a key fumble
Forget all the other stars, Horton was the difference maker in this game and should be defensive rookie of the week.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Buster

Being in position and around the ball is not all just luck.

If someone is constantly out of position and giving up big plays, would you just call him "unlucky"? Of course not.

All I'm saying is his performance was not on the same level as a guy who jumped a few routes and made INTs that way. They were tipped balls, not really a good indication of his coverage skills. All in all I was happy with his performance, I would just like to see a bit more of him before I bench Doughty in his favor is all.

[JoeRedskin]

Whoaaa! Let's hold off on the "Horton sent by Sean" and "Horton is the second coming of ST" talk.

He played well. By luck, instincts or some combination of the two, he was in the right place at the right time AND took advantage of the opportunities presented. I will wait to see about his coverage abilities and his ability to make open field tackles.

What is his straight line speed, anybody know?

Also, what was the knock on him coming out of college?

I hope he continues to improve and be more than a one week wonder. But, as with the rest of the team, I am holding off judgment till week 6 or so. If he's starting and making plays then, it my time to fire up the bandwagon for him.