The thing about Cyprien is his talent does not appear to be as advertised. As the season progressed, I saw no signs of improvement. A truly talented rookie ascends quickly then may or may not hit a rookie wall.

 

With Cyprien, it appears that the NFL hit him right away, and not the other way around in the late season. You can't have this out of a second round pick.

 

Let's just say, when I mess around with those seven-round on-line draft machines and I see Jimmie Ward and Deone Bucannon available in the late second or third, Mr. Cyprien might want to start reserving empty boxes as I have no reservations about moving him. Cyprien did not make enough plays. Cyprien does not finish off the ball carrier like the great safeties do.

 

How inflexible is this Gus Bradley system? Can Bradley design a defense to fit his talent? I see Cyprien as an old school strong safety. He should be delegated those responsibilities. Tight end? Check. Patrol the flats? Check. Run-stop support? Check. Occasional blitz? Check. 

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