Redskin/Ravens Scrimmage Discussion

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by theJBexperience

That's still an upgrade from Carlos Rogers who can't catch balls lobbed right to him. I can't wait. Carlos is going to be our nickel back.

I doubt it. Rogers is a far better tackler and only a slight downgrade in the hands department. If Smoot took Rogers starting job, you'd just end up seeing 20 yard runs to his side, as opposed to the 20 yard completions that Rogers gives up.

That being said, I think Rogers will be vastly improved this season, and I am glad that Smoot is back on the squad.

[theJBexperience]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

I doubt it. Rogers is a far better tackler and only a slight downgrade in the hands department. If Smoot took Rogers starting job, you'd just end up seeing 20 yard runs to his side, as opposed to the 20 yard completions that Rogers gives up.

That being said, I think Rogers will be vastly improved this season, and I am glad that Smoot is back on the squad.

You raise a good point about Smoot's tackling abilities. I think Carlos is a steep downgrade in the hands department though. Smoot had some nice picks when he was here. I've seen the ball bounce off Roger's stone hands or his chest too many times for a #2. So the question is "Will our safeties be better suited to help out in pass cocerage or run defense?" Judging from last year, I'd say run D, but hopefully, ST will be the ball hawk he was at the U.