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02-20-2013, 09:59 AM #61Legendary RSR Poster
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It's not like shut down corners grow on trees.
Maybe one day I will understand the "logic" of robbing the CB position to fill a need at FS but not likely or anytime soon.
Until then, I will remain thankful this team doesn't listen to the whims of fans and continue to do what they do every year -- address the needs of the team by being smart and with proper value.
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Re: Webb Recovery Time and Long-Term Prospects
IF Reed leaves, I wouldn't be suprised to see Woodson sign here for a deal similar to Jacoby's where it's more of a back end deal.
"What would you give for the man beside you?"
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02-20-2013, 10:30 AM #63Hall Of Fame Poster
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Re: Webb Recovery Time and Long-Term Prospects
Reading comprehension... you guys need it. The fact that moving Webb to FS next year solves the biggest personnel hole on the entire roster is a happy coincidence but not the primary reason to do it at all. This ENTIRE DISCUSSION is predicated on the notion that Webb will not be able to play cornerback at a high level next year due to his injury. I think that's a very real possibility if not the most likely scenario, but if the FO feels confident that he CAN return at 100% on opening day and play corner well all year long, then he should not and will not be moved, and this discussion is moot. But a move to free safety for 2013 or even just the first half of 2013 would be primarily to protect Webb's knee in the event that he is not recovered at 100%.
There is NO argument that the free safety position puts less strain on the ACL than the cornerback position. The best elements of Webb's game are his short-area quickness, agility, and recovery speed. All of those things require planting and cutting every single snap. At free safety he would be asked to plant and cut far less often and would not need to cut as sharply. The transition/learning curve to the position would be virtually nil for Webb IMO, I don't think that's a concern at all.
I don't agree that Webb should play FS long-term. In 2014, he should be 100% recovered from the ACLs, Jimmy Smith and Chykie Brown have hopefully cemented the #2 and #3 CB jobs, Corey Graham will likely have played himself into a big contract the Ravens' can't match, and Ed Reed's heir at FS should have hopefully emerged to lock the position down. From 2014 and on our secondary would be set with Webb moving back to the #1 CB spot.
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02-20-2013, 10:44 AM #64Legendary RSR Poster
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I read just fine and I wasn't necessarily speaking to you, bmore.
I'll simply restate I'm thankful out FO doesn't listen to fans.
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02-20-2013, 10:48 AM #65Hall Of Fame Poster
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02-20-2013, 11:01 AM #66Legendary RSR Poster
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02-20-2013, 11:35 AM #67Hall Of Fame Poster
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Re: Webb Recovery Time and Long-Term Prospects
Let me explain myself and offer apologies. PSL, I was moreso responding to HoustonRaven, whose post seemed to drip with derision for anyone who would dare to raise such an idea--although I should admit that was my interpretation and it may not have been intended as such. It seemed to me that the two of you didn't understand my point that moving Webb would be a temporary thing born out of protecting his health rather than "robbing" the position (which I agree with in principle, you don't weaken the CB group to strengthen the FS group.)
So in that respect I disagreed and wanted to point out that you seemed to be giving my comments short shrift. I apologize to the both of you for my uncouth comment, and even if I felt I was responding in kind to HR, it wasn't appropriate. So my apologies.
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Re: Webb Recovery Time and Long-Term Prospects
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02-20-2013, 03:42 PM #69Legendary RSR Poster
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