egoprime II Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 We need someone who can play physically and yet, still be able to cover receivers. We really do not need a rookie back there...maybe to learn, but not to start, not right away.So...since Chris Houston is having a hard time at corner, maybe a move to safety would fit him better. Houston is very agressive, and should be able to handle the middle of the field. Only question might be his size.Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flrybranch Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Or maybe Thomas DeCoude............who actually plays safety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Or maybe Thomas DeCoude............who actually plays safetyThat's what I did on Madden - Kinda. I moved Coleman to SS and drafted a FS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egoprime II Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Or maybe Thomas DeCoude............who actually plays safetyWe have not seen enough of DeCoud to really know, he has mainly played on specials. At least Houston is used to covering wideouts, and has been a starter for over 20 plus games.Hey, its a slow news day. Who knows what the Falcons will do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dem Birds Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 We have not seen enough of DeCoud to really know, he has mainly played on specials. At least Houston is used to covering wideouts, and has been a starter for over 20 plus games.Hey, its a slow news day. Who knows what the Falcons will do?We've seen absolutely nothing of Houston at Safety though, sir. I liked what I saw of DeCoud when he came in, and in preseason. Great ball skills. Which is Houston's biggest problem. And is one of the biggest needs at Free Safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egoprime II Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 We've seen absolutely nothing of Houston at Safety though, sir. I liked what I saw of DeCoud when he came in, and in preseason. Great ball skills. Which is Houston's biggest problem. And is one of the biggest needs at Free Safety.Good, then we can use our high picks on our D's front seven, epecially DT and OLB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caddieman Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 We need someone who can play physically and yet, still be able to cover receivers. We really do not need a rookie back there...maybe to learn, but not to start, not right away.So...since Chris Houston is having a hard time at corner, maybe a move to safety would fit him better. Houston is very agressive, and should be able to handle the middle of the field. Only question might be his size.Just a thought.5-9 180 lb safety? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don™ Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I liked what I saw of DeCoud when he came in, and in preseason. Great ball skills.No, DeCoud doesn't have great ball skills...He only had 1 interception at Cal....Ball Skills: Poor hands. Only recorded one interception during his college career. Also has trouble deflecting passes.Pass Coverage: Although DeCoud played some cornerback, he’s only average in pass coverage. Doesn’t have good hands. Needs to make more plays on the ball. Uses his hands nicely when he plays man coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattIceRyanMVP2 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 There is no way Houston will play saftey. I believe if Decoud can stay healthy, he can be a player to watch in later years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datfalcon Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 if houston works on his ball skills he could easily become a top 10 corner in the league, you would really want to move someone like that to safety? he is aggressive, but doesnt like delivering the "hit" a safety would need to deliver every play. plus he is undersized, bottom line houston @ CB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalfaninNY Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 At this point in time Houston, is the only returning full time starter at corner. That being said why would he get moved to safety, he may never become a Deon Sanders, however he can still play the corner position. A few seasons ago, we drafted a guy named Jimmy Williams, didnt' he get moved to safety, and then didn't he get released because he was unable to perform at the position. What we need is a DT. If we get a capable DT that would allow Jamal Anderson to get around the edge easier, free up some of the line backers to blitz and go after the ball carrier. The presence of a capable DT, would even put preassure on the QB giving the secondary some much needed help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskokas finest © Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Others on here are quoting Coleman as saying he is going to SS and we will look FS in the draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Don™ Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Others on here are quoting Coleman as saying he is going to SS and we will look FS in the draftMama said she heard Coleman on Sirius Radio say he will move to SS and DeCoud will be the new FS or will compete for the FS spot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egoprime II Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 5-9 180 lb safety? Bob Sanders of the Colts is one of the best players in the league, he is not any bigger than Houston, right? Scott Case was 5'9 or 5"10, he surely was not any bigger than Houston.Hey I agree it may not be a great move, and probably will not happen. Fun to speculate though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattIceRyanMVP2 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Bob Sanders of the Colts is one of the best players in the league, he is not any bigger than Houston, right? Scott Case was 5'9 or 5"10, he surely was not any bigger than Houston.Hey I agree it may not be a great move, and probably will not happen. Fun to speculate thoughBob Sanders is alot better at overall ball hawking skills and tackling. Houston is a corner. Period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Snellvillain Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 That's what I did on Madden - Kinda. I moved Coleman to SS and drafted a FS.Well then you should obviously be in charge of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhourk Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Others on here are quoting Coleman as saying he is going to SS and we will look FS in the draftHe didn't say they were going to look for a FS in the draft. He specifically said that he was moving to SS and DeCoud would play FS. Now he didn't say they wouldn't look for a FS in the draft and he didn't specifically say DeCoud would start at FS, only that DeCoud would play FS. He didn't mention the draft at all. This was way back on the day they released Milloy though. That's what they were asking him about at the time. So anything could have changed by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskokas finest © Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Bob Sanders of the Colts is one of the best players in the league, he is not any bigger than Houston, right? Scott Case was 5'9 or 5"10, he surely was not any bigger than Houston.Hey I agree it may not be a great move, and probably will not happen. Fun to speculate thoughBob Sanders lack of size and playing style costs him too many missed games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpin Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Houston isn't struggling. You people are annoying thinking he should be a shutdown corner by his 2nd season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DriveHomeSafelyAtlantaWins Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Well then you should obviously be in charge of things. :lol: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Purple Label Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 We need someone who can play physically and yet, still be able to cover receivers. We really do not need a rookie back there...maybe to learn, but not to start, not right away.So...since Chris Houston is having a hard time at corner, maybe a move to safety would fit him better. Houston is very agressive, and should be able to handle the middle of the field. Only question might be his size.Just a thought.He plays corner ok. He just needs to develop more ball skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isproab Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 We need someone who can play physically and yet, still be able to cover receivers. We really do not need a rookie back there...maybe to learn, but not to start, not right away.So...since Chris Houston is having a hard time at corner, maybe a move to safety would fit him better. Houston is very agressive, and should be able to handle the middle of the field. Only question might be his size.Just a thought.Again, Chris Houston is a cornerback NOT a safety. There is a difference. After only his second year, if he didn't work out at CB then it would be time to find someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird587 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 ive mentioned that exact same thing about moving houston to s & maybe he could be like a bob sanders, mainly because hes really to short to cover big wrs & either causes a flag or gets out jumped for big plays to often Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84White32Quizz Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 How was Houston struggling last year. No know what we should do since you want to move Houston to safety lets lets sign Lawyer back and move him to corner you know flip flop them that would be good. Not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~scar988~ Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 We need someone who can play physically and yet, still be able to cover receivers. We really do not need a rookie back there...maybe to learn, but not to start, not right away.So...since Chris Houston is having a hard time at corner, maybe a move to safety would fit him better. Houston is very agressive, and should be able to handle the middle of the field. Only question might be his size.Just a thought.Houston is actually doing very well at RCB. no thanks on moving him anywhere. leave him at RCB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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