Jerhawk
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Just an idea I've been thinking of recently, and was wondering what some of you out there thought of it. Should our coaching staff consider trying to convert a couple wide receivers that we can pick up with a late round pick or as an UDFA into defensive backs, preferably corner?
Tom cable has tried converting d linemen over to the offensive line recently as you all know with mixed results. Sweezy could get some higher market value at guard in free agency, and has done an alright job at right guard. What I'm trying to say it coach Carroll and Co try different things that other teams usually stay away from, so trying to convert a wide out to corner would fit in the scheme of things.
Also, richard Sherman was a converted wide receiver turned corner, and his ability to disect plays pre snap and stay a step ahead of his opposing receiver has given him a great advantage allowing him to become one of the league's premier corners. His high football iq, as well as being able to read a receivers routes based on his pre snap stance and hip movement is key to shutting down his opponent.
We've been looking for another shut down corner opposite Sherman for awhile now. Browner and maxwell were good during their time here. With a stable of players waiting to take that job this season with shead, tye smith, Simon and others, I like all of them possibly taking the job. But could having another tall, physical talent opposite Sherman with receiver experience give our defense another advantage? And who better to take those players under his wing than Sherman himself?
Let me know what you guys think. Go hawks!
Tom cable has tried converting d linemen over to the offensive line recently as you all know with mixed results. Sweezy could get some higher market value at guard in free agency, and has done an alright job at right guard. What I'm trying to say it coach Carroll and Co try different things that other teams usually stay away from, so trying to convert a wide out to corner would fit in the scheme of things.
Also, richard Sherman was a converted wide receiver turned corner, and his ability to disect plays pre snap and stay a step ahead of his opposing receiver has given him a great advantage allowing him to become one of the league's premier corners. His high football iq, as well as being able to read a receivers routes based on his pre snap stance and hip movement is key to shutting down his opponent.
We've been looking for another shut down corner opposite Sherman for awhile now. Browner and maxwell were good during their time here. With a stable of players waiting to take that job this season with shead, tye smith, Simon and others, I like all of them possibly taking the job. But could having another tall, physical talent opposite Sherman with receiver experience give our defense another advantage? And who better to take those players under his wing than Sherman himself?
Let me know what you guys think. Go hawks!