How much difference does an Elite Safety make to a Defense?

[evergreen]

I can remember sitting in the King Dome and watching Kenny Easley literally take over games at times.

Good God you're old! Me too, watching Easley in the Kingdome days. Kenny Easley--a topic we can 100% agree on.

I remember Kenney Easley in Husky Stadium when he was a Bruin. He returned a punt for UCLA's only TD and we lost 7-10 in a downpour. We drafted him the next year!

 

[jammerhawk]

After observing what the secondary (and entire D) has played like since Earl and Kam, I'd say quite a bit in Pete's D.

TOTALLY!

Anyone who never saw the eraser that was Ken Easley missed a treat. A slobberknocker with speed, and exceptional instincts, could play equally well at either position but was kick ass SS.. I think he still rates as 'THE BEST' Safety I've ever watched and the Hawks have been blessed with some amazing talents, and I loved Chancellor and Earl. Can't wait to watch Adams, the latest in a strong line of exceptional Safeties.

The over the top protection of the corners is critical in Pete's scheme, covering the TEs has become a key need in NFL D's and we will see a talent in Adams this season.

The back end is strong again.

 

[IndyHawk]

I can remember sitting in the King Dome and watching Kenny Easley literally take over games at times.

Good God you're old! Me too, watching Easley in the Kingdome days. Kenny Easley--a topic we can 100% agree on.

Add me into this mix..I loved watching the enforcer!There has been nobody
like him since.