(10-28-2019, 03:57 AM)sfljaguarsfan Wrote:

(10-23-2019, 10:45 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Herndon will be a good nickel for someone. His skill set isn’t as well suited to the outside, but he’s doing what he can there and it could definitely be worse.

Practically took the words right out of my mouth. I was thinking "he'll be a great nickel after we draft a starting CB" and then came across your comment.

I'd think we keep him for that reason, no? 

Either way, he's not doing too bad for now and played great today, but just kind of going by the eye test does seem to say he's a weak spot in the defense for me.

I do think they keep him - and that nickel spot could be his in 2020 or 2021. 

DJ Hayden is still on the books next year fairly cheap for his level of play.  (6 million due - 4.4 mil savings if they release him)

I'd consider signing Herndon to a deal similar to what they gave Jarrod Wilson - maybe a little richer. 
 Let him be the #4 CB in 2020 or play the #2 if a draft pick isn't ready to start there right away. 
Technically they could let him play 2020 on his current cheap deal, and wait to extend him.  But if he plays this well the rest of the season - I'd not be surprised if they try to lock him up.

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