HuskerShark Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 He's not transferring, so ease your mind. I thought this was an interesting article: The question: Where do coaches put him? Safety, perhaps. Along with his work at nickel and cornerback, Jackson has been getting looks at safety, a position where Nebraska will have to replace two seniors next year. “The thing Charles does best is he runs and hits,” said defensive coordinator John Papuchis. “He has some cover skills to him, obviously. The way we play our safeties, if you run, hit and cover, those are the three things we’re looking for.” He could be a very good safety, Papuchis thinks. But Jackson’s cover skills are strong enough that Papuchis could see the defensive back about anywhere in the secondary. Jackson is keeping an open mind. "It just depends where they need me at the moment, where they need depth at. I’m willing to play whatever," he said. A preference? "I feel like safety is more physical. I feel like I’m a fit for safety. They’re all fun." LINK I hadn't really thought about Jackson at Safety. I guess with how good he supposedly is at CB and Nickel, I assumed he would stay put. But with the CB position being one of the more loaded position groups on the team, I would love to see him at Safety. Get the playmakers on the field. Next year we could have Jackson and Jackson as our two safeties. Quote Link to comment
Hedley Lamarr Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 This would be nice. Get the athletic freaks on the field ASAP Quote Link to comment
The Dude Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Better than him riding the pine until he graduates. Go for it. Quote Link to comment
flatwaterfan Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 I think he does a good job when the play is in front of him. Really comes up and supports well. Not sure how his instincts are, but he is fast and quick twitch so he should be able to recover quickly or chase. We need to get faster at safety. Quote Link to comment
kchusker_chris Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 The way we play our safeties, if you run, hit and cover, those are the three things we’re looking for They certainly do that...but maybe you should throw tackling in there JP? Just a thought... Quote Link to comment
HuskerShark Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 The way we play our safeties, if you run, hit and cover, those are the three things we’re looking for They certainly do that...but maybe you should throw tackling in there JP? Just a thought... Yeah, that's probably important. With the way Charles has played on punt coverage, I don't have a lot of worry in that area. He was one of the first guys down the field almost every single time. Quote Link to comment
Warrior10 Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Would love him at safety! Quote Link to comment
HuskerInLostWages Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Haven't we as armchair coaches been saying move him to safety for half the season? I know i've seen at least 10 times him being mentioned moved to safety for next year. Maybe some of the guys here do know a little something about coaching the secondary a little bit if the coaches are just now talking about that move. Quote Link to comment
husker rob Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 always thought that you have to get the best athletes on the field somehow. Quote Link to comment
HuskerShark Posted December 20, 2012 Author Share Posted December 20, 2012 Haven't we as armchair coaches been saying move him to safety for half the season? I know i've seen at least 10 times him being mentioned moved to safety for next year. Maybe some of the guys here do know a little something about coaching the secondary a little bit if the coaches are just now talking about that move. Who knows, maybe in an attempt to get an outsider's perspective on what they should do schematically, the coaches browse huskerboard and that's why this is being talked about... Quote Link to comment
onlyHskrfaninIL Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 yes, i was hoping they would do this Quote Link to comment
NUance Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 Safety, CB, whatever. IDC. I just wanna see him on the field. Making plays! Quote Link to comment
LumberJackSker Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 he's a little small to play saftey isnt he? Quote Link to comment
gbr93 Posted December 21, 2012 Share Posted December 21, 2012 he's a little small to play saftey isnt he? Eric berry is no mammoth. Stafford isn't all that big for that matter. It all depends on instincts and how well you are able to help out with the run. Judging by the little film I have seen of him he seems like he could play the position very well! Quote Link to comment
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