Malcolm Jenkins

CTSwampDog · 09-28-2009, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by WhoDat205

Not getting down on Jenkins at all. But how do a few good special teams plays translate into being a starting cornerback?

It doesn't...But it does show that he has "skills", and only time will tell if he can be a starting CB for the Saints.

fhotard · 09-28-2009, 01:20 PM

SP was speaking very highly of Jenkins this morning in an interview on Sirius NFL radio.
I don't remember all the specifics, but he listed plays from all 3 games where Jenkins directly affected the scoreboard.

Danno · 09-28-2009, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by fhotard

SP was speaking very highly of Jenkins this morning in an interview on Sirius NFL radio.
I don't remember all the specifics, but he listed plays from all 3 games where Jenkins directly affected the scoreboard.

And I think he (SP or GW?) mentioned he was improving quite a bit in practice too.

SaintFanInATLHELL · 09-28-2009, 02:30 PM

From his current position on ST Jenkins has accounted for 14 points already this season.

He's in a perfect situation. There's no need to start him right now with three talented CBs out there.

Also he's gotten to play some nickel. He was out with the regular defense for at least a couple of plays yesterday.

Bring him along slowly. Trust me the season is long enough that he's going to get a shot at extended playing time before the season is over.

One thing I hope Williams continues to do is to get him out there during blowouts. He'll get lots of practice then without jeopardizing the game.

SFIAH

arsaint · 09-28-2009, 03:25 PM

When was the last time we had so many good DBs that we were worried about a good player getting playing time???

Not that I remember. Great problem to have!

hagan714 · 09-28-2009, 07:47 PM

he is not ready to be a starter at CB by a long shot. Can you say Free Safety. His play looks to have FS written all over it

lumm0x · 09-28-2009, 08:53 PM

He's been a special teams demon. This will earn him more opportunities from the coaches to get in on nickel or dime situations.

Danno · 09-28-2009, 09:34 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

he is not ready to be a starter at CB by a long shot. Can you say Free Safety. His play looks to have FS written all over it

Disagree 100%. The only knock on his CB skills was lack of top end speed. He’s already proven that’s a myth by chasing down a couple different speedsters.

He is exactly where most rookie CB’s are their 1st year.

So far his play has "playmaker" written all over him.

CantonLegend · 09-28-2009, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Disagree 100%. The only knock on his CB skills was lack of top end speed. He’s already proven that’s a myth by chasing down a couple different speedsters.

He is exactly where most rookie CB’s are their 1st year.

So far his play has "playmaker" written all over him.

the knock on him isnt his top end speed right now

his problem is his ability(or lack of) in man coverage......he is doing great on special teams but that doesnt always translate to defensive production

currently he is the dime back and thats fine for now.....unfortunately we dont want our first round picks to all be busts so hes got to eventually step it up and prove he was worth it

i want him playing on defense as much as the next guy but hagan in right.....hes not ready yet

Danno · 09-28-2009, 10:14 PM

Originally Posted by CantonLegend

i want him playing on defense as much as the next guy but hagan in right.....hes not ready yet

Hagan didn't say he wasn't ready yet (which most rookie CB's aren't), he said he wasn't ready by a long shot.

There's a difference between not ready, and not ready by a long shot.

If we hadn't signed Greer, he'd probably be starting, or at least getting a ton of time at nickel.

09-28-2009, 11:57 AM	#11
CTSwampDog Rookie Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 20	Re: Malcolm Jenkins Originally Posted by WhoDat205 Not getting down on Jenkins at all. But how do a few good special teams plays translate into being a starting cornerback? It doesn't...But it does show that he has "skills", and only time will tell if he can be a starting CB for the Saints.
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09-28-2009, 01:20 PM	#12
fhotard 100th Post Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 263	Re: Malcolm Jenkins SP was speaking very highly of Jenkins this morning in an interview on Sirius NFL radio. I don't remember all the specifics, but he listed plays from all 3 games where Jenkins directly affected the scoreboard.

09-28-2009, 01:29 PM	#13
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Malcolm Jenkins Originally Posted by fhotard SP was speaking very highly of Jenkins this morning in an interview on Sirius NFL radio. I don't remember all the specifics, but he listed plays from all 3 games where Jenkins directly affected the scoreboard. And I think he (SP or GW?) mentioned he was improving quite a bit in practice too.

09-28-2009, 02:30 PM	#14
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,776	Re: Malcolm Jenkins From his current position on ST Jenkins has accounted for 14 points already this season. He's in a perfect situation. There's no need to start him right now with three talented CBs out there. Also he's gotten to play some nickel. He was out with the regular defense for at least a couple of plays yesterday. Bring him along slowly. Trust me the season is long enough that he's going to get a shot at extended playing time before the season is over. One thing I hope Williams continues to do is to get him out there during blowouts. He'll get lots of practice then without jeopardizing the game. SFIAH
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09-28-2009, 03:25 PM	#15
arsaint Saint Historian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: deep in the bowels of a hidden bunker, somewhere under the brick & steel of a nondescript building.. Posts: 2,716	Re: Malcolm Jenkins When was the last time we had so many good DBs that we were worried about a good player getting playing time??? Not that I remember. Great problem to have!

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09-28-2009, 07:47 PM	#16
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Re: Malcolm Jenkins he is not ready to be a starter at CB by a long shot. Can you say Free Safety. His play looks to have FS written all over it

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lumm0x Resident antediluvian Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 2,026	Re: Malcolm Jenkins He's been a special teams demon. This will earn him more opportunities from the coaches to get in on nickel or dime situations.

09-28-2009, 09:34 PM	#18
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Malcolm Jenkins Originally Posted by hagan714 he is not ready to be a starter at CB by a long shot. Can you say Free Safety. His play looks to have FS written all over it Disagree 100%. The only knock on his CB skills was lack of top end speed. He’s already proven that’s a myth by chasing down a couple different speedsters. He is exactly where most rookie CB’s are their 1st year. So far his play has "playmaker" written all over him.

09-28-2009, 10:08 PM	#19
CantonLegend 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canton, Ohio Posts: 2,685 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Malcolm Jenkins Originally Posted by Danno Disagree 100%. The only knock on his CB skills was lack of top end speed. He’s already proven that’s a myth by chasing down a couple different speedsters. He is exactly where most rookie CB’s are their 1st year. So far his play has "playmaker" written all over him. the knock on him isnt his top end speed right now his problem is his ability(or lack of) in man coverage......he is doing great on special teams but that doesnt always translate to defensive production currently he is the dime back and thats fine for now.....unfortunately we dont want our first round picks to all be busts so hes got to eventually step it up and prove he was worth it i want him playing on defense as much as the next guy but hagan in right.....hes not ready yet

09-28-2009, 10:14 PM	#20
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Malcolm Jenkins Originally Posted by CantonLegend i want him playing on defense as much as the next guy but hagan in right.....hes not ready yet Hagan didn't say he wasn't ready yet (which most rookie CB's aren't), he said he wasn't ready by a long shot. There's a difference between not ready, and not ready by a long shot. If we hadn't signed Greer, he'd probably be starting, or at least getting a ton of time at nickel.