Return of Chris Jones

[timmytbro]

I for one am thrilled at the possibility of Jones returning. Eric Lee seems to be doing better, however, there are much concerns. The lack of press coverage might have a lot to do with the coaches confidence in the corners. I understand that Lamar Jackson was a highly touted recruit, and he did play as a true freshmen, but his lack of physicality is concerning. Jackson is a big kid, I just don't understand why he doesn't hit like it. Larry Asante was so much fun to watch because he laid wood. Jackson could really help his case when he is done at NU if scouts could see him incorporate that physical play.  

 

Question, do you all think that if Jones is back, the coaches move Kalu back to corner? Our safety play is a bright spot right now. Why not utilize Kalu at his natural position, certainly it is an area we need the most help in.   GBR, let's beat Wisconsin this weekend boys!

[Mavric]

I don't think they will move Kalu back because they are just as stuck on Lamar Jackson as they are on Tanner Lee.

[Cdog923]

Jackson should have been the one moved to Safety, not Kalu. Kid just hasn't learned how to tackle yet, and he doesn't have the hips for man-to-man coverage. 

[BigRedBuster]

Wouldn't the lack of physicality and ability to tackle be a lot worse at Safety than at CB?

 

I would love to see the defensive back field be 

 

Jones CB

Kalu CB

Reed Safety

Williams Safety

[MyBloodIsRed16]

3 minutes ago, BigRedBuster said:

Wouldn't the lack of physicality and ability to tackle be a lot worse at Safety than at CB?

 

I would love to see the defensive back field be 

 

Jones CB

Kalu CB

Reed Safety

Williams Safety

Yes it would.  

[Roll Skers]

5 minutes ago, MyBloodIsRed16 said:

9 minutes ago, BigRedBuster said:

Wouldn't the lack of physicality and ability to tackle be a lot worse at Safety than at CB?

 

I would love to see the defensive back field be 

 

Jones CB

Kalu CB

Reed Safety

Williams Safety

 

 Bootle is our most physical corner imo, Kalu was caught on his heels a lot last year

[BigRedBuster]

I'm pretty sure Bootle has been playing corner.

[Roll Skers]

3 minutes ago, BigRedBuster said:

I'm pretty sure Bootle has been playing corner.

I know he has, I think he is our best playing currently

[BigRedBuster]

34 minutes ago, skers44 said:

I know he has, I think he is our best playing currently

 

My mistake.  I thought you said he was our most physical safety...not corner.

[Cdog923]

1 hour ago, BigRedBuster said:

Wouldn't the lack of physicality and ability to tackle be a lot worse at Safety than at CB?

 

I would love to see the defensive back field be 

 

Jones CB

Kalu CB

Reed Safety

Williams Safety

That is exactly what it should be. 

[RedDenver]

According to the depth chart just released, Chris Jones still on the injured list.

[Mavric]

27 minutes ago, RedDenver said:

According to the depth chart just released, Chris Jones still on the injured list.

 

Will practice but from the sounds of what Riley is saying, I doubt he plays this week.

[BigRedBuster]

4 minutes ago, Mavric said:

 

Will practice but from the sounds of what Riley is saying, I doubt he plays this week.

Probably so.

 

But, I took his comments as meaning, it depends on what he looks like in practice.