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01-21-2021 04:51 AM |
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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud
(Post 15495716)
Ward’s speed covers a lot of his mistakes and while he’s not a #1 by any stretch, he’s not garbage, either.
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I don't think he is garbage, but I don't see the star corner that PFF sees, or some of the fans see.
I think he has given up 2 or 3 touchdowns just this year where he looks surprised that his receiver was the target, and surprised that the receiver caught the ball, all because he doesn't seem to have any instincts or awareness when it comes to locating the ball, or anticipating the pass. And it's not just in the end zone.
In contrast, Tyrann Mathieu has instincts, and an internal clock, and is almost always aware that the ball is in the air, and the ability to look for the ball and still stay with his man. I acknowledge that Mathieu's instincts are special, but Ward doesn't seem to have any instincts at all.
I love Ward's size and speed, and I believe he can get better. But, he is being outplayed by Sneed. I think if Sneed didn't miss significant time due to his injury, he may have been the starting CB opposite Breeland on the outside already.
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