Convert Jimmy Smith to FS.

**757RavensFan** · 01-12-2019, 09:09 AM

So this was actually mentioned by Rhapsody in another post and I actually like the idea.

Even with a full off season to rehab and missing 4 games to suspension, it never looked like Jimmy was back to 100%. I saw many times him tackling a WR that got behind him and a few times that he would have been absolute toast if the QB would have connected.

While I dont think he's washed totally, i just dont think he has the speed anymore to keep up with the top WRs. With Humphrey, Carr and Young as the premier CBs, moving Jimmy to FS would be a great move and help with continuity.

That being said, not even looking at his contract with this move, just the move itself.

Thoughts??

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**GOTA** · 01-12-2019, 09:14 AM

A $12 million free safety? That's worse than a $12 million corner. If you are going to do this the price has to come way down.

**Ravenswintitle** · 01-12-2019, 09:15 AM

Yes he has to take a pay cut regardless, or it may be time to move on

**PGCountyRaven85** · 01-12-2019, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by 757RavensFan

So this was actually mentioned by Rhapsody in another post and I actually like the idea.

Even with a full off season to rehab and missing 4 games to suspension, it never looked like Jimmy was back to 100%. I saw many times him tackling a WR that got behind him and a few times that he would have been absolute toast if the QB would have connected.

While I dont think he's washex totally, i just dont think he has the speed anymore to keep up with the top WRs. With Humphrey, Carr and Young as the premier CBs, moving Jimmy to FS would be a great move and help with continuity.

That being said, not even looking at his contract with this move, just the move itself.

Thoughts??

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I like this idea of moving him to safety, if we lose Weddle we still need a veteran with a high football IQ on the back end. He’s a physical tackler with good zone coverage skills, can probably man up on tight ends and top wideouts when OCs move them to the slot...

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**@SumthingObvious** · 01-12-2019, 09:26 AM

Originally Posted by PGCountyRaven85

I like this idea of moving him to safety, if we lose Weddle we still need a veteran with a high football IQ on the back end. He’s a physical tackler with good zone coverage skills, can probably man up on tight ends and top wideouts when OCs move them to the slot...

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I’m not so sure about the high football IQ....

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**GreatWhiteNorthRaven** · 01-12-2019, 09:32 AM

Jimmy Smith is the new Ladarious Webb!

**Culex** · 01-12-2019, 09:36 AM

Several of us have thought of this. Gota is right though but Jimmy needs to take a pay cut regardless imo. Not even ed reed was making that much

**Laxdad24** · 01-12-2019, 10:02 AM

Get his money right ...and I’m for it. It worked ( kinda) for Webb. It worked for Woodson. Jimmy has value. The wheels aren’t like before but he’s a good tackler and has good instincts. I don’t know that I’d run with Carr. He’s cool for depth but if they move or move on from Jimmy ....gotta draft a CB. Need youth and speed out on the edge. Carr has played great ...but he’s 100 yrs old.

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**757RavensFan** · 01-12-2019, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Laxdad24

Get his money right ...and I’m for it. It worked ( kinda) for Webb. It worked for Woodson. Jimmy has value. The wheels aren’t like before but he’s a good tackler and has good instincts. I don’t know that I’d run with Carr. He’s cool for depth but if they move or move on from Jimmy ....gotta draft a CB. Need youth and speed out on the edge. Carr has played great ...but he’s 100 yrs old.

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Laxdad Carr has exceeded every expectation I had of him after arriving from Dallas. Plus he's doing amazing things in our community. Glad he's a Raven!

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**BigPlayReceiver** · 01-12-2019, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by @SumthingObvious

I’m not so sure about the high football IQ....

Dig. I don't think we have even circumstantial evidence of high FIQ.
He's a tight man/press man specialist that has had little or no responsibility otherwise.

Above that, what's his range these days?

**GOTA** · 01-12-2019, 10:13 AM

Next year Weddle is around $9. Does anyone think that Jimmy Smith playing at a position he’s never played before would be better than Weddle?

You make this move to either improve the position or save money. If neither happens then what’s the point?