realheavyd Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Scouts Inc.'s Matt Williamson breaks down the safeties of each NFC South team. Today: Atlanta Falcons.William Moore was a second-round pick in 2009. His first season in the league was a wash, but he made some strides last year. I realize that he has a lot of work to do in all facets of playing safety, I still expect Moore to really come on in 2011. He has very good size and plays to that size. Moore is a hitter and should become a tackling machine. He is a natural playmaker who picked off five passes last season. Injuries have been a problem for him, though. But if he's healthy, I expect a very strong statistical season from Moore. Thomas DeCoud is a good complement to Moore. He is best in coverage and away from the line of scrimmage. He is a rangy player and is improving. He is better in zone than man coverage. DeCoud is slender and could stand to add a few pounds. He also need to improve upon his four career interceptions, especially given his usual role in this defense. Shann Shillinger has the makeup to be a prominent member of Atlanta’s special teams but probably would be exposed if forced to see a lot of snaps with the regular defense. The Falcons could use another body at safety, preferably a veteran who can be a swing safety and back up both DeCoud and Moore while also contributing in sub package defenses and on special teams. Scouts Inc. watches games, breaks down film and studies football from all angles for ESPN.com. Follow Matt Williamson on Twitter @WilliamsonNFLhttp://www.lockerpulse.com/News/Breaking-down-the-safeties-Atlanta-S1411579/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=New-Orleans-Saints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_L Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) So safety the weakest link on an already weak ATL defense. Edited July 6, 2011 by Big_L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_L Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) Time to air it out! Edited July 6, 2011 by Big_L Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 So safety the weakest link on an already weak ATL defense.i didnt get that impression from the write up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperAINTSfan Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 not that theyre weak. they do a good job for what they are asked to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borat Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Moore is very good (Hopefully he takes the next step, his stats last year were comparable to those of many probowl safties) but DeCoud regressed last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_L Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 i didnt get that impression from the write up IWasJustJoking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dago Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 IWasJustJokinghard to tell on here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realheavyd Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 I'm happy with the progress our young safties have made especially Moore, in his first full season!Do you feel like you have to have the last word on every dying thread, or what??? :unsure: :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyCo Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 Do you feel like you have to have the last word on every dying thread, or what??? :unsure: :blink:Jeez d, I like you're post and all, but you're turning into the Saints version of JB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realheavyd Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Jeez d, I like you're post and all, but you're turning into the Saints version of JBIt's true though man. Have you ever noticed that WFW comes in and goes through all the most popular threads just to get the last word on every single one of them all at once? I just followed him through the entire front page of this message board just now and watched it for myself while I attempted, for a little while anyway, to match him one for one and not let him get the last word on every thread for at least a minute or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realheavyd Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 jb is a lifer and unique...realheavyd is a wannabe!Wannabe my ash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borat Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 It's true though man. Have you ever noticed that WFW comes in and goes through all the most popular threads just to get the last word on every single one of them all at once? I just followed him through the entire front page of this message board just now and watched it for myself while I attempted, for a little while anyway, to match him one for one and not let him get the last word on every thread for at least a minute or two.Well you start pretty much every thread on this board nowadays, so don't act like you're that different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Do Itch Big Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 double thread post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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