Goodbye Doughty, Hello Horton!

[rypper11]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

Maybe not terrible, but he did get burned right down the middle of the field for a 60+ yard touchdown today. I'm afraid to see what happens next week when he's covering the deep middle against T.O.

He's not a future HOF who will never get beat (especially by one of the best wr's in the league). But how about his tackles all over the field, his half a forced fumble (I know, ff are only awarded to one player and Rocky will probably get the stat) plus the fact that the safety tandem limited the high powered Cards to only 1 play over 19 yards. Neither Horton nor Doughty will be in the Pro Bowl anytime in the next decade but both can be exceptional role players on a really good defense.

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by rypper11

Neither Horton nor Doughty will be in the Pro Bowl anytime in the next decade but both can be exceptional role players on a really good defense.

You are correct in regards to Doughty, but what have you seen from Horton in his first three games that makes you so sure he is not a potential pro bowler? All I've seen is Horton putting himself in position to make plays, and a natural ability to be around the ball, often.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

You are correct in regards to Doughty, but what have you seen from Horton in his first three games that makes you so sure he is not a potential pro bowler? All I've seen is Horton putting himself in position to make plays, and a natural ability to be around the ball, often.

Ok, Horton had a good game last week but saying he has a natural ability to be around the ball from that one game is a stretch. One ball was batted up and he happened to be in the area were it came down and the fumble sat on the ground waiting for anyone to hope on the ball for an easy recovery. I cannot remeber the third but I think it was an over thrown ball which hit him right in the arms. I'm not complaining he deserved all the praise but I'm not read to call him a turn over machine just yet.