xSICKxWITHxITx Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Falcons 2014 third-round pick Dez Southward practiced at cornerback during the team's pre-draft minicamp.The 68th pick in last year's draft, Southward had a disappointing rookie season at safety, failing to beat out Kemal Ishmael for snaps. Southward stands 6-foot, 211 and is wildly athletic. In ex-Seahawks DC Dan Quinn's Cover 3, Southward could make for an intriguing press-corner prospect. Of course, that need was lessened when Atlanta drafted CB Jalen Collins on Friday night.Source: Vaughn McClure on Twitter May 3 - 7:40 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSICKxWITHxITx Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Actual tweetNot sure if this was out there but Dez Southward indeed played cornerback at Falcons minicamp last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I wouldn't call it a disappointing rookie season at all. He was pretty decent given his chances and played great in the game against the Saints. Most rookies would give up on that strip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Tony G. Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 This was before the draft right? I think his switch was dependent on whether we got a FS or CB in the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xSICKxWITHxITx Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 This was before the draft right? I think his switch was dependent on whether we got a FS or CB in the draft.It was just tweeted, but yeah I'm guessing before the draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STU da Peppahead Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 I ATE A HABENERO FOR THIS KID! D-SOUTH!!!!!!! FS!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Will hopefully look at the position next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayorWest13 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Will hopefully look at the position next year. Who would you rather start? dez or alf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falcon82111 Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 After the draft, dude has to be the starting free safety Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I ATE A HABENERO FOR THIS KID! D-SOUTH!!!!!!! FS!!!!!!new account? what happened? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STU da Peppahead Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 new account? what happened?Just posted on another board about this. Not sure what happened, but ZERO luck signing in . I have a new email addy that I need to use, would LOVE some help!?!?!?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bawse Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Tuggle/Monoxide, help this man out please! He ate a Habenero pepper for the board for Gods sake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight of God Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Who would you rather start? dez or alf?Probably Alford just because of his aggressiveness to the ball and willingness to lay in on someone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Probably Alford just because of his aggressiveness to the ball and willingness to lay in on someone.I'm really curious what the staff plans to do with alford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The O.D.B Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Just posted on another board about this. Not sure what happened, but ZERO luck signing in . I have a new email addy that I need to use, would LOVE some help!?!?!?!?!? Did you give away a draft pick or something? They warned that people spoiling picks might not be able to sign in until monday. Just sayin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanfranfalcon Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I'm really curious what the staff plans to do with alford+1...and Southward!! i actually tweeted to Quinn a question about how he see's things at FS and CB since the draft....i'm sure i won't get an answer tho... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimeyKidd Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Quinn said he was gonna do that. Hes not switching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romfal Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 one thing to keep in mind, this is a new staff, Southward wont get a free pass even if he was a 3rd round pick. he will compete at whatever the staff finds best for him, if its corner, he has to earn a roster spot like everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanfranfalcon Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 one thing to keep in mind, this is a new staff, Southward wont get a free pass even if he was a 3rd round pick. he will compete at whatever the staff finds best for him, if its corner, he has to earn a roster spot like everyone else.yup... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiruz Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Part of being an FS is having to play corner sometimes, so I don't see why he would be moved to corner full time if we don't have a starting FS on the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I'm not seeing the reason why southward shouldn't be given a legit shot. I mean hey, people still have hope for Alford. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaveG Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Alford is 5'10 and about 190. Dez is 6'2 and about 210. I'm going to suggest Southward will get by far the majority of looks at FS over Alford.You can't just take a corner who can cover and plug him in a safety. I'm not saying Alford can't do it, but if they move Dez to corner and Alf to safety, I'm going to start having nightmares about Smitty and Nolan playing tackles at guard and guards at tackle again.My guess is they worked Southward at corner anticipating they may get a safety in the draft. Since that didn't happen, I'm betting he goes back to safety, at least for this season (I think KOG is right that we'll attack this position and TE next offseason). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osiruz Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Trufant is only 6'0 I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDaveG Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Trufant is only 6'0 I think.Correct. But I'm talking about Southward vs. Alford at FS. No one is moving Tru to FS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truth B Told (TRU) Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Alford is 5'10 and about 190. Dez is 6'2 and about 210. I'm going to suggest Southward will get by far the majority of looks at FS over Alford.You can't just take a corner who can cover and plug him in a safety. I'm not saying Alford can't do it, but if they move Dez to corner and Alf to safety, I'm going to start having nightmares about Smitty and Nolan playing tackles at guard and guards at tackle again.My guess is they worked Southward at corner anticipating they may get a safety in the draft. Since that didn't happen, I'm betting he goes back to safety, at least for this season (I think KOG is right that we'll attack this position and TE next offseason).Delvin McCourty who is the same size as Alford and played CB throughout college was converted to FS in the NFL. Charles Woodson played CB throughout his career and he now plays FS. Antrel Rolle played CB in Arizona and has been converted to safety. It can happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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