Quote:I'd bring Samuel in to provide a veteran presence that Trufant was supposed to bring last year.

 

Cornerbacks need it more than QBs. A good teacher can go a long way for cornerbacks and whether you like it or not, Asante Samuel was a zone coverage sensei in his prime.

 

But considering he lost his starting job, it's hard to figure out how much he has left in the tank.

I'd guess he's about used up. Samuel was never exactly fast to begin with. If he's lost a step, we're talking about an undersized, 33-year-old cornerback who runs a 4.8 and doesn't contribute on special teams. If Trufant couldn't beat this year's corners for a job, I don't think Samuel could beat anyone on an improved cornerback squad next year.

 

Beyond that, Samuel seems like the "chase a championship" type. I think that he'll try to land a nickel job with a team that's perceived as being closer than we are.

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