Could Melvin White make the transition to Safety?

[My Goodness My Guinness]

I feel like Mikel and Mitchell at safeties his rookie year definitely helped him his rookie year. Last year I don't believe he trusted the guys behind him and then lost confidence. But him at safety could definitely be interesting. He is already what, 205?

[MHS831]

I am never a big fan of position changes because knowledge of the position slows you down if it is conflicted or weak.  A S needs to be instinctive.  A hesitation or misstep is critical in the NFL.  If he understands the position and the nuances of the position, then maybe, but his value at CB as depth is significant.  There is nothing wrong with finding a SS late in the draft-a person who understands the position.  They are not so hard to find that you have to create one. 

 

In fact, Jones has more tools than White to play SS. He can be a thumper, has better size, and better speed.  He even plays S, and that is not enough to supplant the slow Harper.  I am sure the coaches have considered several scenarios, but I truly believe that White's best fit for us is as a special teamer and solid reserve (dime) cb.

[YoungPanthers89]

Wouldn't be worse than Charles Godfrey

 

 

*STARES AT FALCONS*

[SOJA]

I don't think so. He struggles when getting thrown on deep thus he would be bad as a FS and he isn't big enough to be a SS

[AceBoogie]

I think it could work, better in coverage than Harper.

[BigBeezy]

Yes and he should, been saying it for a while. He actually played it in college as a junior at ULL and was All-Sun Belt honorable. Think he has the ability to play either safety spot to push Tre B. and Roman Harper for playing time. 

[KillerKat]

Man I really wanted Nate Allen.

[bandu]

I am never a big fan of position changes because knowledge of the position slows you down if it is conflicted or weak. A S needs to be instinctive. A hesitation or misstep is critical in the NFL. If he understands the position and the nuances of the position, then maybe, but his value at CB as depth is significant. There is nothing wrong with finding a SS late in the draft-a person who understands the position. They are not so hard to find that you have to create one.

In fact, Jones has more tools than White to play SS. He can be a thumper, has better size, and better speed. He even plays S, and that is not enough to supplant the slow Harper. I am sure the coaches have considered several scenarios, but I truly believe that White's best fit for us is as a special teamer and solid reserve (dime) cb.

why do you think Colin Jones was unable to supplant Harper last season?

[Carolina Cajun]

I called for this move last year when we were in need at safety. He played safety in college and has always been a hard hitter, I really think he has the frame to be a safety, and he has enough cover skills to make the move, but the transition needs to start now so he can start learning a new position.

[MHS831]

why do you think Colin Jones was unable to supplant Harper last season?

 

I literally have no idea.  I know this (and it may have nothing to do with anything) that Harper was a leader on the field in an otherwise young secondary.  He supported Rivera when those who questioned him were waived.  Rivera may have thought to supplant Harper would turn a team leader against him and risk losing the locker room--or maybe Jones was not as good.  I have wondered myself, Bandu.

[Growl]

what if instead of moving every player who doesnt perform to a new position we simply sign a good one or invest a high draft pick on it.

[bandu]

I literally have no idea. I know this (and it may have nothing to do with anything) that Harper was a leader on the field in an otherwise young secondary. He supported Rivera when those who questioned him were waived. Rivera may have thought to supplant Harper would turn a team leader against him and risk losing the locker room--or maybe Jones was not as good. I have wondered myself, Bandu.

yeah i share the same sentiments regarding Riveras decision to start Harper.however I hope Jones starts at SS this upcoming season and talent supersedes fear and loyalty.

[Thorrez]

Yes and he should, been saying it for a while. He actually played it in college as a junior at ULL and was All-Sun Belt honorable. Think he has the ability to play either safety spot to push Tre B. and Roman Harper for playing time.

He lacks the closing speed for fs. That's why he struggles covering deep.

He would be awesome in a zone cover rolled to his side as he is very physical. The only problem is that that requires a shut down guy on the other side. Something we do not have.

Thinking about it, his skillset should work well in the red zone.

[SixMileDrive]

Dumb post is dumb.