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Daryl Worley: ‘I Was Very Unimpressed With the Way I Played’

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Proudiddy Grand Master

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49 minutes ago, rodeo said:

sounds familiar. they did the same thing to Norman too for his first season+. it made people think he sucked, but the coaches refused to trust him to play closer.

I thought the same thing, but my issue with this assessment is that Norman passed the eye test in terms of his fluidity, explosive movement, and aggressiveness from day one.

Worley did not look fluid, explosive, or aggressive in any way.  He looked stiff and unatheltic out there.  Maybe it's a one off and he was on an island today which left him more exposed, but I never recall Norman getting consistently beaten on routes because he couldn't close, flip his hips, or break on routes.  Norman's early issues were lack of focus and not knowing his assignments...  our corners have historically played off their man quite a bit.  He just looked bad today.  Really bad...

Bradberry and Sanchez were playing in the same system and weren't abused like that (although sanchez did blow an assignment early, he came back with a pick later).  I have a feeling the top 3 corners may end up being Bradberry, Bene, and Sanchez, but we'll see.

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1 minute ago, CPF4LIFE said:

There it is, the classic " why are you bothered?" response when you responded to me initially. Have a great night buddy.

Will do.  You might want to take an extra Xanax.  I care about you and you seem a little on edge..........buddy.

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I thought the same thing, but my issue with this assessment is that Norman passed the eye test in terms of his fluidity, explosive movement, and aggressiveness from day one.

Worley did not look fluid, explosive, or aggressive in any way.  He looked stiff and unatheltic out there.  Maybe it's a one off and he was on an island today which left him more exposed, but I never recall Norman getting consistently beaten on routes because he couldn't close, flip his hips, or break on routes.  Norman's early issues were lack of focus and not knowing his assignments...  our corners have historically played off their man quite a bit.  He just looked bad today.  Really bad...

Bradberry and Sanchez were playing in the same system and weren't abused like that (although sanchez did blow an assignment early, he came back with a pick later).  I have a feeling the top 3 corners may end up being Bradberry, Bene, and Sanchez, but we'll see.



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People are so damn fickle lol

It's a rookie CB's second preseason game and he didn't even let up a deep throw or TD. ALL of the rookies are going to get burnt at some point in the season. Just let them learn from it and continue to progress and stop with the overreaction statements each time one of them underperforms.

I absolutely LOVE the fact that he is so humble though and admitting he was unimpressive. It's those players who think they never do any wrong that you have to worry about.

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One positive is that Worley & Bradberry both showed a readiness to tackle and were ok in that aspect.  There had been some question about how they'd do in run support.  So far I'm reasonably encouraged.

It's good to see Bene & McClain doing well.  Gives us some flexibility in case Worley needs help on the outside.

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31 minutes ago, ShutDwn said:

 


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What greatness did you see today from him?

I'm not saying he won't be good, but he's been the least impressive of our 3 rookie corners thus far.  I appreciate his honesty and humility, but that doesn't negate how bad he played.  I will say it was good that he didn't allow a deep pass, but it looked like that was his only option.  Their offense gained most of their yards going after him.

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8 hours ago, Proudiddy said:

I thought the same thing, but my issue with this assessment is that Norman passed the eye test in terms of his fluidity, explosive movement, and aggressiveness from day one.

Worley did not look fluid, explosive, or aggressive in any way.  He looked stiff and unatheltic out there.  Maybe it's a one off and he was on an island today which left him more exposed, but I never recall Norman getting consistently beaten on routes because he couldn't close, flip his hips, or break on routes.  Norman's early issues were lack of focus and not knowing his assignments...  our corners have historically played off their man quite a bit.  He just looked bad today.  Really bad...

Bradberry and Sanchez were playing in the same system and weren't abused like that (although sanchez did blow an assignment early, he came back with a pick later).  I have a feeling the top 3 corners may end up being Bradberry, Bene, and Sanchez, but we'll see.

I agree with you 100 percent.  It reminded me a lot of Norman, but as you stated Norman passed the eye test.  Worley passes the Bob Barker throwing his golf club "this guy sucks" test.  Not good at all.  

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11 hours ago, rodeo said:

sounds familiar. they did the same thing to Norman too for his first season+. it made people think he sucked, but the coaches refused to trust him to play closer.

Well back then with Norman...Rivera would comeback and just say the coverage call wasn't soft Norman just played it poorly.  

I mean, Carolina's design isn't really to let people get beat over and over.  When a QB seems a CB giving up stuff they attack it. 

I don't like DBs putting it on the scheme...because like Norman back in the day it was only his side getting picked apart.  If it was scheme I think it wouldn't be so isolated given there isn't an all pro on the other side 

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It just reminds me of Norman during slant season.... 

Example: We picked apart Ronald Darby literally the entire preseason game last year(1st to 3rd string) iirc. Fast forward to the end of year.... Darby is FAR from a bust. 

Give the kid some time... we aren't even game planning at the moment. When he gets his confidence, he will play faster/better. It wont be overnight but it wont be 3 years either

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