Originally posted by LaMichaelJeff:
Originally posted by GhostofFredDean74:
Originally posted by LaMichaelJeff:
Joyner's ability to play corner will benefit his stock, but i see him as a safety in the NFL.
would love Joyner on this team. love his attitude, work ethic, his aggressive nature.
And his instincts as a defender. Sherman/Browner/Maxwell would be good, but not nearly so if it weren't for the 5'9ish" Earl Thomas playing behind them. He allows the Seattle corners to play physical press coverage and take risks, knowing Thomas is not only athletic enough to cover for their mistakes, but instinctive enough to see routes as they're developing and (most of the time) be in the right place at the right time.
In terms of safeties, Joyner and Calvin Pryor are the closest thing to Thomas in that regard in this draft. IMO, Joyner would be a very good nickel corner in the NFL, but would be a pro-bowl caliber safety.