Jenkins suggesting changes to Eagles' defense

Papa Voodoo · 07-30-2014, 11:37 AM

When Jenkins suggests change, Eagles' coaches listen | Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia

Bad angles, over commiting leading to big plays, and lunging at players with his head down instead of tackiling correctly. Maybe they should be giving him suggestions.

Jack Vegas · 07-30-2014, 05:15 PM

The Malcolm Jenkins think tank has never been on particularly deep.

73Saint · 07-30-2014, 05:33 PM

You know, I always hoped/wanted/expected Jenkins to be a stud. Heck, I actually have two of his jerseys (I know, stupid). But he showed moments of absolute brilliance in his less than stellar career here.

We always talk about systems, and how people fit, or don't fit into certain systems. Most here would agree that Brees has become a future HOF'er under the leadership of Payton, & that perhaps wouldn't have been the case in San Diego (or Miami).

So, I wonder, did Jenkins just struggle in our system? He had three different Defensive coordinators in his time here. Who knows, maybe he'll absolutely kill it in Philly. I really do wish him the best, and hope he reaches his potential. Just hope not when he plays us!

K Major · 07-31-2014, 12:11 AM

Jenkins balled out of control at the nickle corner position. Playing safety is a TOTALLY different animal and at times he simply struggled for us... bad angles, missed tackles, didn't play well in space, etc. Maybe its just me but I preferred him at cornerback. Who knows, maybe he excels in a new scheme.

Malcolm is highly respected by his peers. I wish him well in Philly.

FinSaint · 07-31-2014, 03:21 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Maybe its just me but I preferred him at cornerback. Who knows, maybe he excels in a new scheme.

I think I remember the reason for why he was converted was that the staff thought he was too slow to make it as a CB in the NFL.

ChrisXVI · 07-31-2014, 04:45 PM

I expect the Eagles defense to be even worse then.

Papa Voodoo · 07-31-2014, 05:31 PM

Originally Posted by FinSaint

I think I remember the reason for why he was converted was that the staff thought he was too slow to make it as a CB in the NFL.

Too slow and very stiff hips.

Jack Vegas · 07-31-2014, 05:57 PM

Jenkins does not have the ideal cornerback body but I really do believe he could've been a decent outside guy. He was always pretty solid when you put him in man-to-man coverage and he could get physical with receivers at the line. Not too different from the way Vaccaro plays when he gets down on the line.

I'm not too disappointed to see him go, I just think the Saints could've made much better use of him than they did.

Utah_Saint · 08-01-2014, 02:19 PM

I've heard several times that Jenkins is very intelligent. If that's the case then it's not too much of a stretch to think he could make good suggestions to the Eagles from his experiences with the Saints.

halloween 65 · 08-01-2014, 02:24 PM

I'm just glad he is gone!!

07-30-2014, 11:37 AM	#1
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	Jenkins suggesting changes to Eagles' defense When Jenkins suggests change, Eagles' coaches listen \| Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia Bad angles, over commiting leading to big plays, and lunging at players with his head down instead of tackiling correctly. Maybe they should be giving him suggestions. halloween 65 likes this.

07-30-2014, 05:15 PM	#2
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: Jenkins suggesting changes to Eagles' defense The Malcolm Jenkins think tank has never been on particularly deep. SaintsBro likes this.
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07-30-2014, 05:33 PM	#3
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: Jenkins suggesting changes to Eagles' defense You know, I always hoped/wanted/expected Jenkins to be a stud. Heck, I actually have two of his jerseys (I know, stupid). But he showed moments of absolute brilliance in his less than stellar career here. We always talk about systems, and how people fit, or don't fit into certain systems. Most here would agree that Brees has become a future HOF'er under the leadership of Payton, & that perhaps wouldn't have been the case in San Diego (or Miami). So, I wonder, did Jenkins just struggle in our system? He had three different Defensive coordinators in his time here. Who knows, maybe he'll absolutely kill it in Philly. I really do wish him the best, and hope he reaches his potential. Just hope not when he plays us! Crusader and FinSaint like this.

07-31-2014, 12:11 AM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Jenkins suggesting changes to Eagles' defense Jenkins balled out of control at the nickle corner position. Playing safety is a TOTALLY different animal and at times he simply struggled for us... bad angles, missed tackles, didn't play well in space, etc. Maybe its just me but I preferred him at cornerback. Who knows, maybe he excels in a new scheme. Malcolm is highly respected by his peers. I wish him well in Philly. QBREES9 likes this.

07-31-2014, 03:21 PM	#5
FinSaint Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Finland... formerly Southern Virginia Posts: 4,961	Originally Posted by K Major Maybe its just me but I preferred him at cornerback. Who knows, maybe he excels in a new scheme. I think I remember the reason for why he was converted was that the staff thought he was too slow to make it as a CB in the NFL.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Jenkins suggesting changes to Eagles' defense I expect the Eagles defense to be even worse then.

07-31-2014, 05:31 PM	#7
Papa Voodoo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,634	Re: Jenkins suggesting changes to Eagles' defense Originally Posted by FinSaint I think I remember the reason for why he was converted was that the staff thought he was too slow to make it as a CB in the NFL. Too slow and very stiff hips.

07-31-2014, 05:57 PM	#8
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254	Re: Jenkins suggesting changes to Eagles' defense Jenkins does not have the ideal cornerback body but I really do believe he could've been a decent outside guy. He was always pretty solid when you put him in man-to-man coverage and he could get physical with receivers at the line. Not too different from the way Vaccaro plays when he gets down on the line. I'm not too disappointed to see him go, I just think the Saints could've made much better use of him than they did.
Jack Vegas 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,254

08-01-2014, 02:19 PM	#9
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: Jenkins suggesting changes to Eagles' defense I've heard several times that Jenkins is very intelligent. If that's the case then it's not too much of a stretch to think he could make good suggestions to the Eagles from his experiences with the Saints.

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halloween 65 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Grand Haven, Michigan by way of a little Mississippi River town in Louisiana Posts: 5,893	Re: Jenkins suggesting changes to Eagles' defense I'm just glad he is gone!!

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