Sean Taylors play

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

I think it's also worth pointing out that Sean led the Skins in tackles last year, and was in fact, one of the leading tacklers in all of the NFL last year.

Within NFL circles, I think it's safe to say many consider #21 one of the top safety's playing today.

That being said, I think if his number of tackles drop by 10 or so this year, it's possible his production will improve as a result.

Please explain what you mean by production improving with less tackles. What?

[gabe1984]

Originally Posted by angryssg

Please explain what you mean by production improving with less tackles. What?

I think he means he won't get the chance to make as many tackles because hopefully our LBs and DL can stop the running backs before they even get to the secondary. This will give ST more of an opportunity to roam around the field and snag passes as well as pulverize a poor little TO or Tony Romo. So while me may not have as many tackles, he has more of an opportunity to make ints, sacks, or plays for losses in the backfield.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by angryssg

Please explain what you mean by production improving with less tackles. What?

Simply put, doing less on his part means he'll probably end up being more productive, being in postion more often than not. He was a run support demon last year. That can be directly attributed to the 'bites' and mis-reads and bad angles he got burned on last year.

I think he got caught looking in the back field too much last year and relied on athleticism to make for it. But this is the NFL, no amount of athleticism can make up for a five or ten yard jump, I don't care who you are.

Another thing, look at Ed Reed's stats from last year, or any comparable saftey at the same position, and you'll probably see they had significantly less tackles than Sean Taylor.

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Simply put, doing less on his part means he'll probably end up being more productive, being in postion more often than not. He was a run support demon last year. That can be directly attributed to the 'bites' and mis-reads and bad angles he got burned on last year.

I think he got caught looking in the back field too much last year, and relied on athleticism to make for it. But this is the NFL, no amount of athleticism can make up for a five or ten yard jump, I don't care who you are.

Another thing, look at Ed Reed's stats from last year, or any comparable saftey at the same position, and you'll probably see they had significantly less tackles than Sean Taylor.

I understand completely what you are saying. But consider this, production is production whether he gets it in tackles or INT's, it is still production. So I believe that a more appropriate way to explain what you are saying is shift his focus to be more productive against the pass and worry less about the run. Correct.

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by angryssg

I understand completely what you are saying. But consider this, production is production whether he gets it in tackles or INT's, it is still production. So I believe that a more appropriate way to explain what you are saying is shift his focus to be more productive against the pass and worry less about the run. Correct.

Sure, that's another way to put it....I guess

[KLHJ2]

Originally Posted by 12thMan

Sure, that's another way to put it....I guess

You're welcome.