Quote:Sample was pretty bad against Miami and got torched against New England (as expected). With that said, I definitely have more faith in him than Cyprien at this point.


I also believe Cyprien's tackling issues are being wayyy overblown here as well. He's actually made some really nice tackles, but everyone remembers the bad ones. My problem with Cyp is the lack of plays made! Interceptions, forced fumbles, recoveries, etc.

I agree. Look I know people remember the bad stuff but this is a guy who has over 300 tackles in 3 years. He is a solid player. He's not trash like everyone seems to make him out to be. He just doesnt have the splash plays. The forced fumble and recover for a TD or the interception taken down to the 5 yard line in the 4th quarter.


When people are saying Gibson wil make him better it means it will allow him to focus on playing closer to the line. Ill take a guy with 100 tackles a year staying focused on that lol.


With regards to the original post, i think Sample has some good coverage ability but he will be a little behind the curve due to his injuries. One thing this staff has proven to me is that they can develop players. Not every single player has improved (that wouldthat would be impossible) but a solid amount have. There is no reason to think Sample couldnt be a very good player.

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