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1.Colvin working outside and in. We begin Day Four of Jaguars OTAs Takeaways with second-year cornerback Aaron Colvin, who
continues to have the look of a player who could be key to the defense. Colvin, who opened the offseason as the starting nickel corner, has continued in that role, but Head Coach Gus Bradley and defensive backs coach DeWayne Walker each said
Colvin also worked with the starters on the outside Monday. “We want to make sure we put our players in a position to be successful, so we’re going to make sure we try guys wherever we need to,” defensive coordinator Bob Babich said. Bradley said he has spoken with Colvin about the mindset needed to play inside and outside.
“It’s a guy like (former Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback) Ronde Barber,” Bradley said. “He played outside first and second down and on third down he moved inside or based on the personnel groupings, and that’s kind of the challenge that he had to go through,” Bradley said. “It takes a mindset to do that. It’s a challenge, but if you can have a corner play outside and then come in and move inside that’s a great quality.”
From the moment he stepped on the field, he's looked like an inevitable starter at corner at some point. The question is... who does he replace?
As Vic might say, "watch this."
Taking a risk on him has paid off.
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<div style="margin-left:40px;">1.Colvin working outside and in. We begin Day Four of Jaguars OTAs Takeaways with second-year cornerback Aaron Colvin, who continues to have the look of a player who could be key to the defense. Colvin, who opened the offseason as the starting nickel corner, has continued in that role, but Head Coach Gus Bradley and defensive backs coach DeWayne Walker each said Colvin also worked with the starters on the outside Monday. “We want to make sure we put our players in a position to be successful, so we’re going to make sure we try guys wherever we need to,” defensive coordinator Bob Babich said. Bradley said he has spoken with Colvin about the mindset needed to play inside and outside. “It’s a guy like (former Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback) Ronde Barber,” Bradley said. “He played outside first and second down and on third down he moved inside or based on the personnel groupings, and that’s kind of the challenge that he had to go through,” Bradley said. “It takes a mindset to do that. It’s a challenge, but if you can have a corner play outside and then come in and move inside that’s a great quality.”
From the moment he stepped on the field, he's looked like an inevitable starter at corner at some point. The question is... who does he replace?
As Vic might say, "watch this."
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Interesting that Bradley would draw the comparison to Ronde Barber.
If Colvin can approximate Barber's level of play, needless to say most Jaguars fans would be pleased.
If he can, he becomes the team's second best CB all time within another year or two, with legitimate debates over whether he earns the top spot.
Quote:Taking a risk on him has paid off.
He shows promise, but isn't it a little early to say taking a risk on him has paid off?
Quote:He shows promise, but isn't it a little early to say taking a risk on him has paid off?
maybe. well he played well last year already. i mean, for what was invested in him, we a re already seeing dividends just in his rookie year.
Quote:He shows promise, but isn't it a little early to say taking a risk on him has paid off?
Don't you worry! There is still time for him to bust!
Quote:Don't you worry! There is still time for him to bust!
He wasn't drafted in a position to "bust".
Colvin was a bonafide late 1st early 2nd round CB before the knee injury. They stole him in the 4th round, and will pay dividends now for their patience.
Quote:He shows promise, but isn't it a little early to say taking a risk on him has paid off?
He was a fourth-round pick. Not much of a risk, so paying it off is pretty easy for him.
Quote:Colvin was a bonafide late 1st early 2nd round CB before the knee injury. They stole him in the 4th round, and will pay dividends now for their patience.
This.
Quote:Colvin was a bonafide late 1st early 2nd round CB before the knee injury. They stole him in the 4th round, and will pay dividends now for their patience.
Agreed. Should he achieve what is expected of him, what a steal he would be. If he doesn't, it's just a 4th round pick.
Many speculated this would happen, and it's good to see the coaches exploring all options to improve this secondary.
Whether he ends up playing inside, outside or a bit of both - he seems to be a great addition to the team.
I think Colvin is our starter, and our best CB
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<div style="margin-left:40px;">1.Colvin working outside and in. We begin Day Four of Jaguars OTAs Takeaways with second-year cornerback Aaron Colvin, who continues to have the look of a player who could be key to the defense. Colvin, who opened the offseason as the starting nickel corner, has continued in that role, but Head Coach Gus Bradley and defensive backs coach DeWayne Walker each said Colvin also worked with the starters on the outside Monday. “We want to make sure we put our players in a position to be successful, so we’re going to make sure we try guys wherever we need to,” defensive coordinator Bob Babich said. Bradley said he has spoken with Colvin about the mindset needed to play inside and outside. “It’s a guy like (former Tampa Bay Buccaneers cornerback) Ronde Barber,” Bradley said. “He played outside first and second down and on third down he moved inside or based on the personnel groupings, and that’s kind of the challenge that he had to go through,” Bradley said. “It takes a mindset to do that. It’s a challenge, but if you can have a corner play outside and then come in and move inside that’s a great quality.”
From the moment he stepped on the field, he's looked like an inevitable starter at corner at some point. The question is... who does he replace?
As Vic might say, "watch this."
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It would seem obivious to me that it would be McCray, so House starting on the LCB and Colvin on the right RCB with McCray as the nickel package.
Did anyone ever expect him not to compete to be a starter? If fully healed he's the best DB this team has. The injury was the only concern, talent wise he's as good as we have.
His run back for a TD last year on Gratz fumble was decent.
Quote:Did anyone ever expect him not to compete to be a starter? If fully healed he's the best DB this team has. The injury was the only concern, talent wise he's as good as we have.
Seems to me this was the expectation all along. In fact, there was some anticipation that he might actually assume the starting job last year when he finally got on the field, but it was a little late in the season for that. Had we drafted him where he would have been selected prior to the injury, nobody would have expected anything less than a starter from Colvin.
Colvin looked like a legit NFL player the minute I saw him on the field. I'm excited. Colvin, McCray, House, Gratz... young and talented!
Quote:It would seem obivious to me that it would be McCray, so House starting on the LCB and Colvin on the right RCB with McCray as the nickel package.
How is it McCray because he played very well last year and you just throwing stuff against the wall to see if it sticks. How McCray deserve to be bench?