call me crazy, but I don't know how anybody can say Cyprien is improved.

 

First of all, there was no tackling allowed.  So even though he was in the box and around the ball, that doesn't mean he would've made solid tackles consistently.

 

When asked to cover Julius Thomas, he gave up a touchdown.  He will get a ton of tackles, yes - like he does every year.  But his biggest issue is the lack of impact plays and his defensive blunders.  If he can cut down on the mistakes, he will be an average strong safety.  He needs to cut down on the mistakes AND start making impact plays to ever be considered a good safety.

 

I haven't seen anything that would indicate Cyprien is better.  I am confident this will be his last year with the team.  Same goes with Joeckel.

 

The 2013 draft class will more than likely not have a single player on this roster at this point next year.

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