Warrior10 Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Looks like Gerry is no longer a LB'er by this tweet. I would guess he moved back to safety which I think is the better fit. Michael Rose-Ivey @Rose_IveyNB15 24m @NathanGerry I mean I would if you was still an LB but you know how that goes lol Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Saw that. I REALLY like him at Safety. Has the speed and tackling ability to make plays - something we've been short on at Safety for several years. Hopefully he gets in the mix a lot this year - he and Alexander would be a great pairing for the next three years. Quote Link to comment
husker B-rent Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 He was switching back by the end of the season. Quote Link to comment
C N Red Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Saw that. I REALLY like him at Safety. Has the speed and tackling ability to make plays - something we've been short on at Safety for several years. Hopefully he gets in the mix a lot this year - he and Alexander would be a great pairing for the next three years. Coop is still around and is by far our best Safety now and best one we've had in a long time. Really think hes gonna have a special year this year. But do like it for the future. Quote Link to comment
Count 'Bility Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 His move to "linebacker" was always blown a little out of proportion anyways. They put him up there for mainly two reasons... 1) They needed his speed against the spread-based teams early on. 2) They really did not quite know exactly what they had and what the best personnel combos would be early on with so many new starters and young guys. He may have been technically a linebacker by name, but his role was mostly as a dime back, and when we started defending more conventional teams, his number of plays seemed to go down substantially. I like him at Safety. And let's get Charles Jackson to the nickel where he probably belongs. Obviously he couldnt grasp the safety spot as hoped, becuase he still hasnt gotten on the field as we're hoping. 1 Quote Link to comment
Mavric Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I know Cooper is still here another year - that's why I said I hope Gerry is in the mix this year. But I'm not nearly convinced about Cooper as most seem to be. I'm sure Cooper will play most of the time but I think we'll see a lot more dynamic safety play the following two years with Alexander and Gerry. Quote Link to comment
Haspula Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Good move. Way too light to be a LB Quote Link to comment
C N Red Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 His move to "linebacker" was always blown a little out of proportion anyways. They put him up there for mainly two reasons...1) They needed his speed against the spread-based teams early on. 2) They really did not quite know exactly what they had and what the best personnel combos would be early on with so many new starters and young guys. He may have been technically a linebacker by name, but his role was mostly as a dime back, and when we started defending more conventional teams, his number of plays seemed to go down substantially. I like him at Safety. And let's get Charles Jackson to the nickel where he probably belongs. Obviously he couldnt grasp the safety spot as hoped, becuase he still hasnt gotten on the field as we're hoping. I think they moved CJ back to Safety hoping he could take spot opposite Coop but didnt work out and LAlex was pretty good. I think they have wanted him to be Nickel but nobody was overtaking Evans so moved him to Safety this year just hoping to get him on the field. Quote Link to comment
The Dude Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 This makes me reminiscent of how upset people got when I suggested he probably belonged at safety all along. Quote Link to comment
HuskerNationNick Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 This shouldn't be any surprise to anyone. I mean he was a decent LB, but all year there have been people stating he should be our Nickel guy when Ciante is gone, or go back to Safety. Even at season's end there was talk from coaches about moving him back to Safety. The good thing, he has experience in the middle at the collegiate level, which should give him good adjustment calls in the secondary. He is a bright and talented kid. I don't see doing anything but excelling at the Safety position. Quote Link to comment
Abdullah the Butcher Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Is Banderas going to be riding the pine behind Santos and Rose for two years? Or will he find a way on the field. Quote Link to comment
Warrior10 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Is Banderas going to be riding the pine behind Santos and Rose for two years? Or will he find a way on the field. Coaches have said that they would like to get Rose and Bando on the field together. Quote Link to comment
PaulCrewe Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 CJax should be locking down a corner spot. Gerry should be Manning the dime. No more no less Quote Link to comment
Warrior10 Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 CJax should be locking down a corner spot. Gerry should be Manning the dime. No more no less Have you heard this is the plan? Or this is what'd you'd like? Quote Link to comment
PaulCrewe Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 CJax should be locking down a corner spot. Gerry should be Manning the dime. No more no less Have you heard this is the plan? Or this is what'd you'd like? Shhh....... I've been told so many things regarding CJ, it's funny. But that is my preference and a belief shared by many involved with the secondary Quote Link to comment
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