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Sadly, this is a low interest topic, but fortunately, the Birds have this one covered. The main reason this position is worth considering is the conversion of the more athletic safeties to CB.

Sean Taylor, Miami, 6'2.5" 230 4.4

Taylor has good instincts, great range. Can cover deep half of field. Long arms, can knock passes away even when out of position. Mean streak. Punishes receivers over middle, but plays ball when appropriate. Can run with receivers downfield. Has height to compete for jump balls. Has strength to muscle wideouts out of routes, big enough to match up with tight ends in red zone. Terrific athlete, bursts out of cuts, holds up well in man-to-man. Footwork inconsistent. Doesn't get ideal knee bend when backpedaling. Very instinctive. Disciplined on rollouts. Takes few false steps, always seems around ball. Rarely caught peeking into backfield. Stays home on playaction. Takes little time to reach top speed. Second gear when tracking balls downfield. Can block punts. Despite inexperience, can get to quarterbacks quickly, has lateral mobility to slip blockers. Explodes upfield when jumping routes, but struggles to get out of backpedal, more comfortable when receivers in front of him. Big-time playmaker when ball is airborne. Soft hands. Rarely drops potential interceptions, body control to adjust to ball. Tall, leaps well. Gets fierce in fighting for ball. Reads quarterbacks' eyes, gets a great break, diagnoses routes well. Can reel off long interception returns. Takes shortest path to ball. Hustles, can make plays from sideline to sideline. Has size to line up in box, shows good pop at point of attack. Agile enough to slip blocks, get through traffic. Breaks down well, wraps up ballcarrier on contact; misses few open-field tackles. Explodes into tackles; skilled at forcing fumbles. Taylor first started as a sophomore. Taylor played in nine games, mostly on special teams, as a backup to Ed Reed in 2001. He then took over as fulltime in 2002. He started 12 of 13 games in 2002 -- he missed the Connecticut game for violating team rules--and 12-of-13 games as a junior in 2003 (shoulder surgery). In his final year at Miami, Taylor was third on the team with 77 tackles, led the team with 10 interceptions, had seven tackles for loss and 13 passes broken up. Taylor is a safety with a weakside linebacker's body and a cornerback's instincts, speed and athleticism. Taylor played free safety at Miami and could play there or at strong safety in the NFL. His ability to do it all makes him a blue-chip prospect. Taylor grades out just as highly as Roy Williams, when Williams was coming out of Oklahoma. Taylor should make a similar impact early in his career. Taylor should be a Top-10 selection.

Positive: Big, game impacting safety that could be used at a variety of positions. Intelligent, immediately recognizes the action and quick to key the ball carrier. Efficient, plays under control and takes correct angles to the action. Remains focused and though fierce in run defense is not caught out of position on pass plays. Fires up the field, displays a burst of speed but also plays sideline-to-sideline and covers a good amount of area. Hard hitting and forces the action. Outstanding special teams player that impacts the game on coverage units.

Negative: Better facing the quarterback and slow to locate in man-to-man coverage. Lacks top hands for the interception and as a result defends more throws than he actually picks off.

Analysis: A freak of nature with rare athletic abilities, Taylor can be a force at either safety positions in the NFL. He has the physical skills, tenacity and mental attitude to immediately produce as a rookie and should quickly move into a starting lineup next season.

don't watch much college ball, but from what I see, he has the "pop" that Seth speaks of. I realize that there are a few good CB's out there already, but why not consider him for CB? He has all the tools, and JJ can protect him with a more dangerous front four following Kearse's addition. I realize CB and S are not necessarily interchangeable, but the top CB's are a little smaller. The main thing I'd say is that he can neutralize a TE or taller, stronger, possession WRs like Keyshawn. I think Lito and Brown are decent at handling the speedy little guys.

Sean Jones, Georgia, almost 6'2", 218, 4.5

Jones has good range; Can cover deep half of field. Accelerates well out of cuts. Changes directions quickly. Adequate speed, lacks fluid hips. Loses too much when turning, running downfield. Played primarily zone in college, gives up big plays if left unprotected man to man. Disciplined on rollouts. Gets good position in zone. Reads keys, takes few false steps, always around ball. Understands blocking angles, uses quickness to beat blockers to spot. Overaggressive; gets caught peeking into backfield, vulnerable to playaction. Explodes out of backpedal. Good burst to airborne balls, great quickness. Has lateral mobility to slip blocks, could develop into productive blitzer. Lacks second gear when tracking balls downfield, lacks speed to recover when out of position. Tall, can leap over receivers. Can catch balls at apex. Reads quarterbacks' eyes, gets great break. Catches balls away from frame. Rarely drops catchable interceptions, has problems locating balls thrown over shoulder. Lacks big-play flair. Adequate size. Attacks line when he reads run, can set up in box. Sideline to sideline range. Quick feet, can slip blocks, takes shortest path to ball. Aware of first-down marker. Keeps legs driving after initial contact, attempting to drive back ballcarriers. Looks to punish opponents; has power to knock ball. Improved at breaking down plays last year, but still fails to wrap up at times, misses open-field tackles trying to deliver big hits. Jones played free safety and rover in college for three seasons. He is best when playing the deep middle or in a Cover-2 look from the high point. Jones emerged as a junior after beginning his career at quarterback. He struggled picking up a new scheme in 2002, but by the end of that year, he started to come on and strong. He can quickly develop into an NFL starting free safety. A durable, high-character player with no major weaknesses, Jones should be one of the top three safeties drafted in '04, most likely in the second round.

Positive: King sized safety that defends the run as well as the pass. Adequate skills in man-to-man coverage displaying fluid hips, speed and the ability to read the passers eyes. Times defenses well, makes plays sideline-to-sideline and constantly around the action. Keeps the action in front of him and squares into tackles wrapping up.

Negative: Lacks the great burst of closing speed. Marginal starting experience.

Analysis: A forceful defender, Jones will be one of the first safeties off the board in April's draft. Combines the physical presence to stop the run with the cover skills needed to defend the pass and should quickly move into the starting lineup at the next

Robert Sanders, Iowa, almost 5'9", 204, 4.36 (antknee would drool)

Sanders has exceptional speed for a safety. Quick, athletic. Can match up vs. smaller backs, tight ends, even slot receivers one-on-one. Fluid hips, smooth in turns. Excellent agility. Effective in short and deep zones. Makes presence felt in middle in coverage. Big hitter after catch. Shortest safety in this class. Can't hold up in man-to-man coverage against big tight ends and receivers. Targeted on fade routes, jump balls in red zone. Instincts are greatest strength. Rarely takes false steps despite great aggressiveness. Plays under control. Will not bite on playaction. Always around football and in on big plays. Fastest safety in this class, one of the fastest prospects overall. Great top-end speed, closing burst. Can accelerate to catch up with deep balls. Great short-area burst when closing in on ballcarrier. Very good ball skills, hands. Will come up with big plays if in position, but lack of height hurts him here. Does not have long arms, leaping ability to make plays on deep balls. Will get engulfed too often in NFL. Might struggle when forced to match up in box, take on blocks. However, Sanders is a tough, physical, active and aggressive player. Terrific instincts. Fills hard vs. the run, solid open-field tackler. Good range in run support, sideline-to-sideline playmaker. Takes good angles. Good burst when coming forward. Explosiveness, power as tackler. Uses hands to get through traffic, uses instincts and excellent vision to slip blocks, get to ball. In 2002, Sanders finished second on the team with 102 tackles. He added two interceptions and broke up 12 passes. Despite missing three games (right foot injury) in 2003, he finished with 72 total tackles, including 5.5 for loss, and had a sack, an interception and five passes broken up. Sanders is a squatty strong safety with excellent explosiveness. He would be a first-round prospect if he were 3 inches taller, but his height will cause him problems in the NFL -- especially in coverage. But Sanders overcame his limitations playing for a Big Ten school, and he should be able to do the same in the NFL. He could go in the second round.

Positive: Explosive athlete that sacrifices his body to make the tackle. Displays a great burst of closing speed, sideline-to-sideline range and goes hard until the whistle blows. Disciplined and covers well in the box.

Negative: Short, engulfed at the point by blocks and has tackles broken. Plays out of control at gets caught up the field. Late reactor in pass coverage with marginal man-to-man.

Analysis: Sanders is a high motor, competitive player that coaches will love. Has the physical abilities to play in any kind of system but must learn to recognize pass assignments quicker and play under control.

were he any taller, I'd say convert his ass to CB and call it a day. He was solid, but not spectacular in Iowa for the few games I saw him. Mainly, it wasn't that I noticed him...neither screwing up or impressing the shit out of me.

Stuart Schweigart, Purdue, 6'2", 218, 4.44 (seem like clones, don't they?)

Schweigert is an experienced, productive, playmaker. Best in deep zone coverage. Good speed, terrific range. Good at pressing slot receivers. Long-legged, though. Can handle most backs, tight ends man-to-man, but is bit stiff, might struggle vs. some NFL slot receivers. Very good recognition. Won't take false steps. Instinctive, good at reading keys. Disciplined, plays under control. Great feel for things happening in front. High-cut, has good speed but struggles to recover if he makes mistakes. Lacks acceleration when forced to turn, run, but has good burst coming forward, attacking line. Very good ball skills, will make lots of plays on airborne balls. Long arms, very good hand-eye-coordination, strong hands. A ballhawk. Always in on big plays. Great instincts, comes up fumbles. Lacks size and strength, must improve angles, tackling skills. But is aggressive, willing vs. run. Fills hard in run support, shows pop at point of attack. Schweigert missed one game because of a sprained knee in 2002 and was slowed by a groin injury that season. Still, he finished with 89 tackles and two interceptions. As a senior, he finished with 88 tackles, 2.5 sacks, four interceptions and four passes defended. Schweigert is everything a free safety should be, minus top-end speed. He has terrific instincts, is a playmaker when the ball is airborne, fills hard vs. the run and is consistent in run support. He is a hard worker and an intelligent player. Durability concerns and the fact that he's been cited twice for underage drinking won't help his draft value, but they are not major concerns because he stayed out of trouble the past two years. Schweigert grades out as a solid second-round prospect who should develop into a solid starting free safety within two years.

I thought he played well. I'd consider him a 4th round project, but I think the Birds have more pressing needs and need to fill gaps more urgently. I doubt, Tom Heckert would give this much consideration

Will Allen, OHIO STATE, 6'0.5" (every little bit counts, eh?), 202, 4.5

Allen has upside. Athletic safety with adequate speed. Quick, fluid. Very good range in zone coverage. Best when playing high-point in a two-deep look. Instinctive, great at reading quarterbacks' eyes. Gets good breaks on balls, takes very sound angles in pursuit. Excellent leaper (36-inch jump), ball skills. Not strong enough in man coverage to move to cornerback, but is athletic, instinctive and fluid enough to match up against some slot receivers. Solid wrap-up tackler who is willing and fills hard vs. run. Lacks experience. Only started one-year at collegiate level. Cornerback size, but lacks elite speed, just average in man-to-man coverage. Coverage limitations. Lacks size, strength to match up vs. big tight ends, lacks man-cover skills to matchup outside against quick receivers. Must improve bulk, strength. Fills hard, solid tackler, but overmatched near line of scrimmage. Struggles to get off blocks. Must improve stamina. Allen was one of the nation's best all-around safeties as a senior. In his first year as a starter, Allen was second on the team with 83 tackles with three tackles for loss, two interceptions and six passes broken up. Allen lacks experience and is unpolished, but he is an intriguing late Day 1 prospect. Allen has the frame to continue to get bigger, and he has good speed, quickness, ball skills and athleticism. He is worth grabbing because he should contribute right away on special teams. At the very least, he has the playmaking skills to develop into a solid sub-package defensive back.

Positive: Terrific athlete who improved the more playing time he received. Forceful run defender and takes opponents down with tackles. Good head for the ball and snuffs out running plays. Fast in all directions and displays, a closing burst of speed. Solid skills in coverage, displaying the ability to back pedal, turn and read the action in either zone or man coverage.

Negative: Not overly efficient and takes incorrect angles to the play. Has not had a great amount of experience.

Analysis: After finally getting his chance to play in 2003, Allen responded with a terrific season. Displaying the skills to be an all around defensive back, he was effective covering the pass or defending the run and will eventually grow into an every down starter at the next level in time.

maybe a FA (if he's still available) pick to try beating out Roderick Hood in camp, otherwise, FB will yawn and wonder where he left his cheeseburger

sources: ESPN NFLinsider and TheInsiders (NFLdraft)

Sadly, this is a low interest topic, and fortunately, the Birds have no glaring gaps at safety with even the 2nd stringers proving capable over last season. The main reason this position is worth considering is the conversion of the more athletic safeties to CB.

Sean Taylor, Miami, 6'2.5" 230 4.4

(A)

Taylor has good instincts, great range. Can cover deep half of field. Long arms, can knock passes away even when out of position. Mean streak. Punishes receivers over middle, but plays ball when appropriate. Can run with receivers downfield. Has height to compete for jump balls. Has strength to muscle wideouts out of routes, big enough to match up with tight ends in red zone. Terrific athlete, bursts out of cuts, holds up well in man-to-man. Footwork inconsistent. Doesn't get ideal knee bend when backpedaling. Very instinctive. Disciplined on rollouts. Takes few false steps, always seems around ball. Rarely caught peeking into backfield. Stays home on playaction. Takes little time to reach top speed. Second gear when tracking balls downfield. Can block punts. Despite inexperience, can get to quarterbacks quickly, has lateral mobility to slip blockers. Explodes upfield when jumping routes, but struggles to get out of backpedal, more comfortable when receivers in front of him. Big-time playmaker when ball is airborne. Soft hands. Rarely drops potential interceptions, body control to adjust to ball. Tall, leaps well. Gets fierce in fighting for ball. Reads quarterbacks' eyes, gets a great break, diagnoses routes well. Can reel off long interception returns. Takes shortest path to ball. Hustles, can make plays from sideline to sideline. Has size to line up in box, shows good pop at point of attack. Agile enough to slip blocks, get through traffic. Breaks down well, wraps up ballcarrier on contact; misses few open-field tackles. Explodes into tackles; skilled at forcing fumbles. Taylor first started as a sophomore. Taylor played in nine games, mostly on special teams, as a backup to Ed Reed in 2001. He then took over as fulltime in 2002. He started 12 of 13 games in 2002 -- he missed the Connecticut game for violating team rules--and 12-of-13 games as a junior in 2003 (shoulder surgery). In his final year at Miami, Taylor was third on the team with 77 tackles, led the team with 10 interceptions, had seven tackles for loss and 13 passes broken up. Taylor is a safety with a weakside linebacker's body and a cornerback's instincts, speed and athleticism. Taylor played free safety at Miami and could play there or at strong safety in the NFL. His ability to do it all makes him a blue-chip prospect. Taylor grades out just as highly as Roy Williams, when Williams was coming out of Oklahoma. Taylor should make a similar impact early in his career. Taylor should be a Top-10 selection.

(B)

Positive: Big, game impacting safety that could be used at a variety of positions. Intelligent, immediately recognizes the action and quick to key the ball carrier. Efficient, plays under control and takes correct angles to the action. Remains focused and though fierce in run defense is not caught out of position on pass plays. Fires up the field, displays a burst of speed but also plays sideline-to-sideline and covers a good amount of area. Hard hitting and forces the action. Outstanding special teams player that impacts the game on coverage units.

Negative: Better facing the quarterback and slow to locate in man-to-man coverage. Lacks top hands for the interception and as a result defends more throws than he actually picks off.

Analysis: A freak of nature with rare athletic abilities, Taylor can be a force at either safety positions in the NFL. He has the physical skills, tenacity and mental attitude to immediately produce as a rookie and should quickly move into a starting lineup next season.

I don't watch much college ball, but from what I saw of him, he has the "pop" that Seth speaks of. I realize that there are a few good CB's out there already, but why not consider him for CB? He has all the tools, and JJ can protect him with a more dangerous front four following Kearse's addition. I realize CB and S are not necessarily interchangeable, but the top CB's are a little smaller. The main thing I'd say is that he can neutralize a TE or taller, stronger, possession WRs like Keyshawn. I think Lito and Brown are decent at handling the speedy little guys. Almost certainly won't be available at 28

Sean Jones, Georgia, almost 6'2", 218, 4.5

(A)

Jones has good range; Can cover deep half of field. Accelerates well out of cuts. Changes directions quickly. Adequate speed, lacks fluid hips. Loses too much when turning, running downfield. Played primarily zone in college, gives up big plays if left unprotected man to man. Disciplined on rollouts. Gets good position in zone. Reads keys, takes few false steps, always around ball. Understands blocking angles, uses quickness to beat blockers to spot. Overaggressive; gets caught peeking into backfield, vulnerable to playaction. Explodes out of backpedal. Good burst to airborne balls, great quickness. Has lateral mobility to slip blocks, could develop into productive blitzer. Lacks second gear when tracking balls downfield, lacks speed to recover when out of position. Tall, can leap over receivers. Can catch balls at apex. Reads quarterbacks' eyes, gets great break. Catches balls away from frame. Rarely drops catchable interceptions, has problems locating balls thrown over shoulder. Lacks big-play flair. Adequate size. Attacks line when he reads run, can set up in box. Sideline to sideline range. Quick feet, can slip blocks, takes shortest path to ball. Aware of first-down marker. Keeps legs driving after initial contact, attempting to drive back ballcarriers. Looks to punish opponents; has power to knock ball. Improved at breaking down plays last year, but still fails to wrap up at times, misses open-field tackles trying to deliver big hits. Jones played free safety and rover in college for three seasons. He is best when playing the deep middle or in a Cover-2 look from the high point. Jones emerged as a junior after beginning his career at quarterback. He struggled picking up a new scheme in 2002, but by the end of that year, he started to come on and strong. He can quickly develop into an NFL starting free safety. A durable, high-character player with no major weaknesses, Jones should be one of the top three safeties drafted in '04, most likely in the second round.

(B)

Positive: King sized safety that defends the run as well as the pass. Adequate skills in man-to-man coverage displaying fluid hips, speed and the ability to read the passers eyes. Times defenses well, makes plays sideline-to-sideline and constantly around the action. Keeps the action in front of him and squares into tackles wrapping up.

Negative: Lacks the great burst of closing speed. Marginal starting experience.

Analysis: A forceful defender, Jones will be one of the first safeties off the board in April's draft. Combines the physical presence to stop the run with the cover skills needed to defend the pass and should quickly move into the starting lineup at the next

Robert Sanders, Iowa, almost 5'9", 204, 4.36 (didn't antknee get stiffies and blow his wad over sub 4.4s?)

(A)

Sanders has exceptional speed for a safety. Quick, athletic. Can match up vs. smaller backs, tight ends, even slot receivers one-on-one. Fluid hips, smooth in turns. Excellent agility. Effective in short and deep zones. Makes presence felt in middle in coverage. Big hitter after catch. Shortest safety in this class. Can't hold up in man-to-man coverage against big tight ends and receivers. Targeted on fade routes, jump balls in red zone. Instincts are greatest strength. Rarely takes false steps despite great aggressiveness. Plays under control. Will not bite on playaction. Always around football and in on big plays. Fastest safety in this class, one of the fastest prospects overall. Great top-end speed, closing burst. Can accelerate to catch up with deep balls. Great short-area burst when closing in on ballcarrier. Very good ball skills, hands. Will come up with big plays if in position, but lack of height hurts him here. Does not have long arms, leaping ability to make plays on deep balls. Will get engulfed too often in NFL. Might struggle when forced to match up in box, take on blocks. However, Sanders is a tough, physical, active and aggressive player. Terrific instincts. Fills hard vs. the run, solid open-field tackler. Good range in run support, sideline-to-sideline playmaker. Takes good angles. Good burst when coming forward. Explosiveness, power as tackler. Uses hands to get through traffic, uses instincts and excellent vision to slip blocks, get to ball. In 2002, Sanders finished second on the team with 102 tackles. He added two interceptions and broke up 12 passes. Despite missing three games (right foot injury) in 2003, he finished with 72 total tackles, including 5.5 for loss, and had a sack, an interception and five passes broken up. Sanders is a squatty strong safety with excellent explosiveness. He would be a first-round prospect if he were 3 inches taller, but his height will cause him problems in the NFL -- especially in coverage. But Sanders overcame his limitations playing for a Big Ten school, and he should be able to do the same in the NFL. He could go in the second round.

(B)

Positive: Explosive athlete that sacrifices his body to make the tackle. Displays a great burst of closing speed, sideline-to-sideline range and goes hard until the whistle blows. Disciplined and covers well in the box.

Negative: Short, engulfed at the point by blocks and has tackles broken. Plays out of control at gets caught up the field. Late reactor in pass coverage with marginal man-to-man.

Analysis: Sanders is a high motor, competitive player that coaches will love. Has the physical abilities to play in any kind of system but must learn to recognize pass assignments quicker and play under control.

Were he any taller, I'd say convert his ass to CB and call it a day. He was solid, but not spectacular in Iowa for the few games I saw him. Mainly, it was that I didn't notice him, telling me he was not a screw up to say the least.

Stuart Schweigart, Purdue, 6'2", 218, 4.44 (seem like clones, don't they?)

(A)

Schweigert is an experienced, productive, playmaker. Best in deep zone coverage. Good speed, terrific range. Good at pressing slot receivers. Long-legged, though. Can handle most backs, tight ends man-to-man, but is bit stiff, might struggle vs. some NFL slot receivers. Very good recognition. Won't take false steps. Instinctive, good at reading keys. Disciplined, plays under control. Great feel for things happening in front. High-cut, has good speed but struggles to recover if he makes mistakes. Lacks acceleration when forced to turn, run, but has good burst coming forward, attacking line. Very good ball skills, will make lots of plays on airborne balls. Long arms, very good hand-eye-coordination, strong hands. A ballhawk. Always in on big plays. Great instincts, comes up fumbles. Lacks size and strength, must improve angles, tackling skills. But is aggressive, willing vs. run. Fills hard in run support, shows pop at point of attack. Schweigert missed one game because of a sprained knee in 2002 and was slowed by a groin injury that season. Still, he finished with 89 tackles and two interceptions. As a senior, he finished with 88 tackles, 2.5 sacks, four interceptions and four passes defended. Schweigert is everything a free safety should be, minus top-end speed. He has terrific instincts, is a playmaker when the ball is airborne, fills hard vs. the run and is consistent in run support. He is a hard worker and an intelligent player. Durability concerns and the fact that he's been cited twice for underage drinking won't help his draft value, but they are not major concerns because he stayed out of trouble the past two years. Schweigert grades out as a solid second-round prospect who should develop into a solid starting free safety within two years.

I thought he played well. I'd consider him a 4th round project, but I think the Birds have more pressing needs and need to fill gaps more urgently. I doubt, Reid gives him as much consideration as he would what condiments he prefers with wings - ranch or blue cheese?

Will Allen, OHIO STATE, 6'0.5" (every little bit counts, eh?), 202, 4.5

(A)

Allen has upside. Athletic safety with adequate speed. Quick, fluid. Very good range in zone coverage. Best when playing high-point in a two-deep look. Instinctive, great at reading quarterbacks' eyes. Gets good breaks on balls, takes very sound angles in pursuit. Excellent leaper (36-inch jump), ball skills. Not strong enough in man coverage to move to cornerback, but is athletic, instinctive and fluid enough to match up against some slot receivers. Solid wrap-up tackler who is willing and fills hard vs. run. Lacks experience. Only started one-year at collegiate level. Cornerback size, but lacks elite speed, just average in man-to-man coverage. Coverage limitations. Lacks size, strength to match up vs. big tight ends, lacks man-cover skills to matchup outside against quick receivers. Must improve bulk, strength. Fills hard, solid tackler, but overmatched near line of scrimmage. Struggles to get off blocks. Must improve stamina. Allen was one of the nation's best all-around safeties as a senior. In his first year as a starter, Allen was second on the team with 83 tackles with three tackles for loss, two interceptions and six passes broken up. Allen lacks experience and is unpolished, but he is an intriguing late Day 1 prospect. Allen has the frame to continue to get bigger, and he has good speed, quickness, ball skills and athleticism. He is worth grabbing because he should contribute right away on special teams. At the very least, he has the playmaking skills to develop into a solid sub-package defensive back.

(B)
Positive: Terrific athlete who improved the more playing time he received. Forceful run defender and takes opponents down with tackles. Good head for the ball and snuffs out running plays. Fast in all directions and displays, a closing burst of speed. Solid skills in coverage, displaying the ability to back pedal, turn and read the action in either zone or man coverage.

Negative: Not overly efficient and takes incorrect angles to the play. Has not had a great amount of experience.

Analysis: After finally getting his chance to play in 2003, Allen responded with a terrific season. Displaying the skills to be an all around defensive back, he was effective covering the pass or defending the run and will eventually grow into an every down starter at the next level in time.

maybe a FA (if he's still available) pick to try beating out Roderick Hood in camp, otherwise, FB will yawn and wonder where he left his cheeseburger

sources: ESPN NFLinsider (A) and TheInsiders, NFLDraft (B)

Taylor will most likely go to the Redskins at #5. He'll be gone in the top 10. No chance he falls to the Eagles.

"Taylor will most likely go to the Redskins at #5. He'll be gone in the top 10. No chance he falls to the Eagles."

The Eagles probabaly won't draft a safety at all- this is more about all the prospects, I think, than ones that will definately be available when the Eagles pick.

f_d, I realize that, I was simply commenting on the "don't watch much college ball, but from what I see, he has the "pop" that Seth speaks of. I realize that there are a few good CB's out there already, but why not consider him for CB? He has all the tools, and JJ can protect him with a more dangerous front four following Kearse's addition. I realize CB and S are not necessarily interchangeable, but the top CB's are a little smaller. The main thing I'd say is that he can neutralize a TE or taller, stronger, possession WRs like Keyshawn. I think Lito and Brown are decent at handling the speedy little guys"

statement made by Jules.

My second post addressed that EL by saying that he almost certainly wouldn't be around when the Eagles pick.

This was primarily a discussion of prospects than anything else. In general, some of those prospects seem decent enough in coverage to consider a move to CB. Other than Taylor, none are really worth considering and he's not a realistic consideration.

Sorry JJ, I skimmed your second post and thought it was a repost of what you had written first.

EL, no prob. My second post was essentially a repost to fine tune my quick side notes and remove the annoying bold from most of the notes from my forgetting to close off the one html command.