Sean Taylor at Free Safety and LaRon Landry at Strong Safety

JDALY27 · 06-11-2007, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I just don't see Rogers developing into a true #1 corner, but I'd love to be wrong on this. I'd be happy if he could just be a quality #2 at this point.

I'm wouldn't be so quick to doubt him. He's close to #1 material.

MTK · 06-11-2007, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by JDALY27

I'm wouldn't be so quick to doubt him. He's close to #1 material.

Based on what?

He hasn't shown very much to date to think that he's going to suddenly become a shutdown corner.

JDALY27 · 06-11-2007, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Based on what?

He hasn't shown very much to date to think that he's going to suddenly become a shutdown corner.

Based on his speed, power, and tackling ability being second to none. He was rarely beaten or thrown at last year. They picked on the other side and safeties. The only element which is a large one is his field and ball awareness at times. With so much uncertainty last year on defense noone had a stellar year. Look for Rogers to be our # 1 this year.

JDALY said it first!

MTK · 06-11-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by JDALY27

Based on his speed, power, and tackling ability being second to none. He was rarely beaten or thrown at last year. They picked on the other side and safeties. The only element which is a large one is his field and ball awareness at times. With so much uncertainty last year on defense noone had a stellar year. Look for Rogers to be our # 1 this year.

JDALY said it first!

I guess we're watching a different player. Based on his first 2 seasons in the league his performance leaves a lot to be desired if you ask me.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-11-2007, 10:32 AM

Actually TMC and Daseal said it first. We'll defend Rogers to the death!

hesscl34 · 06-11-2007, 11:39 AM

#1 material, Rogers??? .. Did you people watch the Redskins play last year? Good grief... <shaking my head>

Monkeydad · 06-12-2007, 01:10 PM

I think it's a good decision. I especially like reason #2. This could be a lot of fun to watch:

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2. LaRon is a better blitzer and faster so he will get there quicker

4mrusmc · 06-14-2007, 09:54 PM

Hold on guys, Laron needs to earn his starting spot first.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 06-15-2007, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 4mrusmc

Hold on guys, Laron needs to earn his starting spot first.

He is going to get it.

KLHJ2 · 06-15-2007, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

He is going to get it.

I would be so sure about that. there are some savy veterans that he has to beat out first. I am not saying that they are more talented, but they have some experience on the young buck.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 06-15-2007, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by angryssg

I would be so sure about that. there are some savy veterans that he has to beat out first. I am not saying that they are more talented, but they have some experience on the young buck.

Yes. But I really see him being there in week one.

KLHJ2 · 06-15-2007, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Yes. But I really see him being there in week one.

No, I give it at least 3 weeks into the regular season before he gets a start, and even then he wont be on the field every play.

MTK · 06-15-2007, 09:49 AM

I'd be surprised if Landry doesn't start the season as the starter. Yes, GW has a history of bringing his rookies along slowly, but Landry was a 4-year starter at LSU and is about NFL ready as you could want a rookie to be according to most scouting reports.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 06-15-2007, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I'd be surprised if Landry doesn't start the season as the starter. Yes, GW has a history of bringing his rookies along slowly, but Landry was a 4-year starter at LSU and is about NFL ready as you could want a rookie to be according to most scouting reports.

i agree with you 100% Matty. Just to add on GW already said that he wants to see Landry in there in week one, because the faster he and Sean mesh together the better.

mike340 · 06-16-2007, 05:10 AM

Just guessing here about Rogers (and the scenario) but here goes:
Last year Williams was really worried about all the long plays. One of the changes he made was to move Rogers off the line. Because of Rogers' speed, he had NEVER played (10 miles) off the line before. So he was never comfortable out there. He had to switch from being an aggressive corner to a "passive" corner: don't let anyone get past you. I can easily see this getting you off your rhythm since the receiver is now dictating to you instead of you attacking the receiver.

He did a really nice job two years ago, and I still remember him jumping high to get an INT (not dropping it.)

Since he looked good two years ago, I think his play (as well as most of the defense) last year was a casualty of covering for the absence of Springs as well as Williams' modification of the defense for fear of being beaten by the "big play".

I would not be at all surprised to see him pick up from where he was at the end of '05.

06-11-2007, 10:32 AM	#5
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: Sean Taylor at Free Safety and LaRon Landry at Strong Safety Actually TMC and Daseal said it first. We'll defend Rogers to the death! __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-11-2007, 11:39 AM	#6
hesscl34 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Germantown, MD Posts: 2,782	Re: Sean Taylor at Free Safety and LaRon Landry at Strong Safety #1 material, Rogers??? .. Did you people watch the Redskins play last year? Good grief... <shaking my head>

06-14-2007, 09:54 PM	#8
4mrusmc Impact Rookie Join Date: Apr 2005 Age: 56 Posts: 559	Re: Sean Taylor at Free Safety and LaRon Landry at Strong Safety Hold on guys, Laron needs to earn his starting spot first.

06-15-2007, 09:49 AM	#13
MTK Hail Raiser Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 53 Posts: 100,050	Re: Sean Taylor at Free Safety and LaRon Landry at Strong Safety I'd be surprised if Landry doesn't start the season as the starter. Yes, GW has a history of bringing his rookies along slowly, but Landry was a 4-year starter at LSU and is about NFL ready as you could want a rookie to be according to most scouting reports. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

06-16-2007, 05:10 AM	#15
mike340 Special Teams Join Date: Jun 2006 Age: 69 Posts: 322	Re: Sean Taylor at Free Safety and LaRon Landry at Strong Safety Just guessing here about Rogers (and the scenario) but here goes: Last year Williams was really worried about all the long plays. One of the changes he made was to move Rogers off the line. Because of Rogers' speed, he had NEVER played (10 miles) off the line before. So he was never comfortable out there. He had to switch from being an aggressive corner to a "passive" corner: don't let anyone get past you. I can easily see this getting you off your rhythm since the receiver is now dictating to you instead of you attacking the receiver. He did a really nice job two years ago, and I still remember him jumping high to get an INT (not dropping it.) Since he looked good two years ago, I think his play (as well as most of the defense) last year was a casualty of covering for the absence of Springs as well as Williams' modification of the defense for fear of being beaten by the "big play". I would not be at all surprised to see him pick up from where he was at the end of '05.

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