Quote:Which is why he I like him more as a FS, where he can keep plays in front of him more. INTs are great, but as long as he's knocking passes (which he does do a great job on) and in general making passes difficult to complete (because of his size, length, and athleticism). And while he can improve his tackling, he's still a physical hitter/tackler. I mean, I don't get it.

 

There's reason to think he can play physical corner in our scheme (because of his size, length, and athleticism). There's reason to think he can play nickel in our scheme (similar to Colvin's role, with run/blitz support). There's even a few who think he can play SS (I don't agree he'll be maximized in that role, but yeah I can see it). And of course he's being projected by many in the draft community to be an excellent FS.

 

You have a guy who has the size to play either FS/SS with the speed and coverage of a corner, the physicality and length that we ask of our corners, the play run/blitz/cover we ask of our nickel.

 

I mean, seriously, why don't people want this guy on our defense?

Maybe because the safety class is deep and there are better FS than can be had later. Maybe because while he is versatile he isn't particularly elite at any one position. All you are looking at is measurables. You watch film on elite DBs, they stand out as being dominant in the passing game. When was the last time you ever heard of Ramsey shutting down a player? If he is such a great safety why was he moved to corner after his first year. Why are some scouts not even sure where to play him? Why are his INTs/pass defensed so average? I mean I go back to that Miami game....he looked awful against the pass against a very weak Miami squad. I don't have an agenda against Ramsey. I'm just saying have a better argument than he is big/tall, runs fast, and jumps high. Where are the signature plays that don't involve blitzing or making a play on a running down?

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