Originally posted by E-49er:Originally posted by LottDMontanaO:I know this can change before Week 1, but is anyone else concerned a little about the news from yesterday that Ward is slated to be one of the gunners on punt coverage? By concerned, I mean about the possibility of him getting injured covering punts in this role when it's looking like he'll be our starting slot corner playing at least 60% of the snaps (and thus, playing a very important role in today's pass-happy NFL).
Yeah. I don't like it. Mccray is the other gunner. If we lose Ward to injury on ST. That would mean Cox would play Nickel. Not sure he is quick enough to handle Welker, Jackson, etc. Hope Ward stays healthy.
Exactly - this is what I'm thinking. Nothing against Cox and I know he would do a decent job, but Ward looks like the most talented on the team for that role now and in the future until or if they eventually move him to S in the years ahead.