Kalu at safety

[inWV]

Riley says it's a look-see.

 

[PeliniTheCrutch]

I like that idea.

Though I will say those aren't exactly a couple killers at safety when you are playing quarters vs 21 personnel. Maybe it's a nickel look.

 

[Suhrreal]

Hope that means Lamar has stepped up big time. Kalu is a pretty good press corner and at LJ's size he can't afford to whiff at the line of scrimmage.

 

[CC_Lemming]

Hope that means Lamar has stepped up big time. Kalu is a pretty good press corner and at LJ's size he can't afford to whiff at the line of scrimmage.

Agree, I think Kalu is more than serviceable at corner and much better suited there. So has Lamar really stepped it up, or is this just an experiment?

 

[Tuco Salamanca]

Kalu has to be the least physical corner on the roster.

 

[headcard]

Kalu has to be the least physical corner on the roster.

Tackling is his best attribute, imo. But I still think LJ would make more sense at safety if they are trying to get those four on the field.

 

[TruHusker]

Kalu has to be the least physical corner on the roster.

Agree with this. We are probably basing this too much on last year as far as how they use the safeties. Kalu doesn't seem to be that downhill slobber knocker from the safety spot. Wasn't Jackson supposed to be the short side DB when recruited?

 

[huskerssalts]

I fully agree, i wish Lammar Jackson would be let loose at safety. I think he would kill it. Kinda makes sense since he WAS the number 1 safety in the country his senior year. Hmmm imagine that!?!?

 

[otismotis08]

Need at least one thumper at S. Not sure I see one.

 

[TruHusker]

Didn't Jackson say he wanted to be a corner though? I think I recall that was the deal but I could be wrong.

 

[dinglefritz]

I think it was Elliot that said that there will be times when we play with 3 safeties. I'm guessing they are trying Kalu at safety to see how he fits in that type of alignment.

 

[dockentwo]

Agree with this. We are probably basing this too much on last year as far as how they use the safeties. Kalu doesn't seem to be that downhill slobber knocker from the safety spot. Wasn't Jackson supposed to be the short side DB when recruited?

Could it be that Jackson has the talent to be out there, but going to this formation makes it less likely he can make mental errors. Last year I believe mental errors were what limited his playing time ; or times he played slow . Definitely saw him fail in coverage a few times while seeming confused.
Happens, just wondering ?

 

[Tuco Salamanca]

Could it be that Jackson has the talent to be out there, but going to this formation makes it less likely he can make mental errors. Last year I believe mental errors were what limited his playing time ; or times he played slow . Definitely saw him fail in coverage a few times while seeming confused.
Happens, just wondering ?

I don't think last year factors into anything these secondary coach's and Diaco's decisions. They are simply trying to find the right combination of guys.

 

[dockentwo]

I don't think last year factors into anything these secondary coach's and Diaco's decisions. They are simply trying to find the right combination of guys.

Thanks; makes perfect sense.

 

[zamzman]

Need at least one thumper at S. Not sure I see one.

I think Reed and maybe Domann would fit that category. The pair of Kalu and Williams probably not. And I've always like Williams from the time I saw his HS file. Reminded me a lot of Mike Brown, but I don't think A Williams has the same physical skills. Still smooth and natural at the safety spot, and a sure tackler. Just not a big thumper.