Who should we go for in Free Agency?

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Amerson doesn't tackle or cover well at corner, why is he going to do those things any better at safety?

I still don't understand how he dropped off so hard. Couple years ago he looked like he had some mad potential and then last year it was like he failed to show up at all.

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I still don't understand how he dropped off so hard. Couple years ago he looked like he had some mad potential and then last year it was like he failed to show up at all.

Sophomore jinx.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Sophomore jinx.

Hopefully we see Amerson rebound. Such a talented corner with great size. Still a real young guy who's obviously got some maturity issues, like a lot of 22 year olds. Hopefully he grows the F up and has a comeback year. Too early to give up on.

[budw38]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Hopefully we see Amerson rebound. Such a talented corner with great size. Still a real young guy who's obviously got some maturity issues, like a lot of 22 year olds. Hopefully he grows the F up and has a comeback year. Too early to give up on.

Agree with you . Not may young corers are going to look good without decent play at Safety , or a pass rush .

[DYoungJelly]

Originally Posted by budw38

Agree with you . Not may young corers are going to look good without decent play at Safety , or a pass rush .

Breeland looked like a baller, but I agree with you as a generalization.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I still don't understand how he dropped off so hard. Couple years ago he looked like he had some mad potential and then last year it was like he failed to show up at all.

Work ethic, or lack thereof.

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Work ethic, or lack thereof.

An assumption on your part or word of mouth?

If true, maybe correctable.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

An assumption on your part or word of mouth?

If true, maybe correctable.

Just little bits from here and there on the grapevine. Questioning his work ethic is a little unfair on my part, maybe it's more just to say his maturity still needs work.

Hopefully he's learned from stuff like this

David Amerson explains absence that got him benched for 49ers game - The Washington Post

And this goes back to his rookie year

Maturity to be key for David Amerson - NFC East Blog - ESPN

[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Just little bits from here and there on the grapevine. Questioning his work ethic is a little unfair on my part, maybe it's more just to say his maturity still needs work. ...

Right. I remember that now. Given the signing of Culver, the success of Breeland, and the rumor that the Skins are looking for another corner, it would appear that the current regime is not hopeful of a big change of attitude.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Right. I remember that now. Given the signing of Culver, the success of Breeland, and the rumor that the Skins are looking for another corner, it would appear that the current regime is not hopeful of a big change of attitude.

Maybe, and plus you can never have enough quality corners these days. We definitely came up short in that dept last year.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by JoeRedskin

Right. I remember that now. Given the signing of Culver, the success of Breeland, and the rumor that the Skins are looking for another corner, it would appear that the current regime is not hopeful of a big change of attitude.

hall is old and his injury is usually an 18 month deal before you're back to pre-injury form. most guys coming back from an acl have a pretty lackluster year. honestly the 2nd CB might be more about next year than this one, if they feel like they can get a good one reasonably.

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I still don't understand how he dropped off so hard. Couple years ago he looked like he had some mad potential and then last year it was like he failed to show up at all.

the first year is a grace period where no one has NFL tape on you. by your 2nd year, your tendencies show up and people start to game you / go after your weaknesses more. see RGIII, patrick ramsey, etc.

if you work hard and are somewhat intelligent, you can avoid the slump (see kerrigan, sean taylor).

[DYoungJelly]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

I still don't understand how he dropped off so hard. Couple years ago he looked like he had some mad potential and then last year it was like he failed to show up at all.

Last year at the beginning of the season a lot of people on the radio were saying Amerson had Fred Davis type distractions.

Haven't heard any reference to Davis type issues and Amerson since though, even with the game he sat out.

He has a ton of talent but his head doesn't seem to be in the game.