What to do with Sherod Martin???

[SorthNarolina]

Ok, so 2009 comes around and we lose Ken Lucas. The team then drafts Sherod Martin as a replacement for Lucas. His measurables were better than Shaun Smith. He seemed like he could play outside and I liked that because I like Marshall as the nickleback. Marshall is a great tackler, he has the tenacity of a linebacker.

So when TC starts it seems like it's taking a while for Martin to digest the playbook and get comfortable. He's was ahead of Munnerlynn(on the depth chart at least) during this time even with his struggles.

As the season goes on we get a ton of injuries that forces us to move Martin back to his original position at safety. Everybody loved this since Godfrey was playing like poo. Godfrey get's injured and Martin takes his place. Martin ends up doing pretty well showing a nose for the ball. It looked like we had a new FS.

When Godfrey became healthy again, he immediately gets his job back. A lot of people didn't like this. Turns out the time off must have done Godfrey some good, he plays at a very high level.

So now we have Harris, Godfrey, and Martin who could all potentially start. If any of them sits on the bench it feels like an inefficient use of their abilities.

We also have 3 decent corners in Gamble, Marshall, and Munnerlynn. Physically Martin is a better prototype than Marshall or Munnerlyyn, but is he better? I'd rather have a bigger guy on the outside but it doesn't matter if he can't play.

So what do with do with him? We can try to do what we did originally and give him a shot at CB. Or we give him a shot at FS and see if he can beat out Godfrey. I don't know what to do.

I wonder if one of the reasons the FO gave Marshall a low tender was Martin. If we had Martin ready to step up at CB then it would be great to trade Marshall. Then we would have our talent Maximized.

[Baschski]

I like having three good safeties. It's like having two starting-caliber RB's. They'll keep each other fresh and push each other to play at a high level. If one goes down, there's not much drop off. Run Harris and Godfrey on running downs, bring in Martin in passing situations.

[unicar15]

With as much passing as there is in this league I wouldn't mind seeing 3 safeties in there at one time. Put in 4 down linemen, 2 LBs, 2 CBs, and 3 safeties.

[Wither]

Why not just keep him along as a CB/FS for depth in both positions? Why is there a need to label him for just one?

[Ricky Spanish]

Why not just keep him along as a CB/FS for depth in both positions? Why is there a need to label him for just one?

i was going to say something smartass, but I couldn't think of anything. ironic, no?

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

Depth. The one thing every team needs.

[SorthNarolina]

With as much passing as there is in this league I wouldn't mind seeing 3 safeties in there at one time. Put in 4 down linemen, 2 LBs, 2 CBs, and 3 safeties.

When we do 3 down lineman it usually has 3 safties, 3 cornerbacks, and 2 lbs. At least between the 20s.

[brandon_87]

i like having him right where he is at........ depth

[thefuzz]

We don't have to do anything with him, much like Conner for a couple of years.

He is still learning, and can come in for pass support when we need him.

Harris will be replaced at some point.

[DynastyRTR]

if im not mistaken Godfrey is in the last year of his contract...let Godfrey start, and if he struggles, let him go and watch Sherrod Martin become a pro bowler.

[OneBadassCat]

I think Sherrod belongs at FS but I would imagine he could play some corner from time to time.

[CRA]

put the S spot up for competition.....Martin will beat out Godfrey. Give Godfrey a shot at corner. Martin is a S and Godfrey is a CB.

All Godfrey did when he came back from injury was learn how to hit....he still is poor in coverage and poor in making tackles when the opponent already has the ball in their hands and making a run. Too much was made of Godfrey's FF. They were big plays that helped us....but overalll Godfrey over his first two seasons as our S has not shown enough.

[brandon_87]

put the S spot up for competition.....Martin will beat out Godfrey. Give Godfrey a shot at corner. Martin is a S and Godfrey is a CB.

All Godfrey did when he came back from injury was learn how to hit....he still is poor in coverage and poor in making tackles when the opponent already has the ball in their hands and making a run. Too much was made of Godfrey's FF. They were big plays that helped us....but overalll Godfrey over his first two seasons as our S has not shown enough.

:mad2::mad2:

he is getting better

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Run Harris and Godfrey on running downs, bring in Martin in passing situations.

But why Godfrey on running downs? He's shown that tackling is not one of his strong points.. assuming he has any strong points.