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Originally Posted by Direckshun
Ready to overreact?
So I stand by my initial assessment that I think he, along with the rest of the day three picks except Coburn, was brought along specifically to boost special teams, which was abysmal last year.
However, the position that Conner thrives in, is a position that McDuffie has been playing a lot as last season progressed: the nickel corner/joker role.
Also known as L'Jarius Sneed's primary position on the defense.
Sneed is in the last year of his rookie contract, and we know this team adores him. But we also know they've likely got tough cap decisions to make for the coming year and a Chris Jones-sized contract to issue. They may not have what it takes to keep Sneed.
McDuffie has that role played expertly, but Conner feels like an insurance policy there.
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I agree that Toub needed rookies who had experience on ST’s bc Skyy and McDuffie had their struggles there last yet, but I think that was the kicker.
This kid is a big, strong, aggressive player that isn’t timid. He’s a very diverse player that can be versatile on defense.
In 4 years starting he had 21 TFL’s, 7.5 sacks, 4 INT’s, 19 passes defended and 4 forced fumbles. That looks like a pretty rounded player that isn’t just good at one thing.
Spags loves the Jack of all trades kinda guys. That’s a large part of how his blitzes are so good.