Rating Malcolm Jenkins

Danno · 12-11-2009, 08:39 AM

I think Gregg Williams sums it up quite nicely...

Q: Were there some communication issues with the new players?

A: Some is communication. It was fatigue. Some of it was just poor plays. I have to do coaching too. I have to help them with an easier plan in some situations also. One of those deep passes wasn’t one of those new guys. It happened to be one of those old guys that I had to chit chat with on the sideline. They’re pretty hard on him this week. That’s something you might want to talk with him about in the locker room. They’ve not been wanting to take me out to dinner much this week.

Q: Did Malcolm Jenkins struggle?

A: Malcolm had a couple things. He had a couple plays and there’s going to be learning experiences, but he really played well in some other areas, but they took advantage of a couple things.

FrenzyFan · 12-11-2009, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

He had one of the best 3-cone drills of this decade. Stiff hips probably aren't his problem. I think its grasping the mental part of the game. The game hasn't slowed down for him quite yet.

He looks like a typical promising young rookie. He has all the physical skills required, yet he still bites a bit on out moves, which is why he grabs.

I'll give him a B-, he gets 1/2 a grade point for special teams play.

Couldn't agree more. Kid looks good to me. I'd like to add that he doesn't appear to be losing confidence (having a short memory is an unappreciated skill in the CB) and that's huge. I also like the comment about the game not slowing down for him yet. It will eventually, and he'll be good.

bobad · 12-11-2009, 10:32 AM

Jenkins is a great playmaker, and he will be making more and more big plays.

His speed is a liability when our speed guys are injured, and he has to
cover the fastest receiver on the field. Otherwise, he should do fine.

I do think he will soon be converted to FS. Not so much because of his
speed, but because he is such a physical, smart, instinctive playmaker.

darstep · 12-11-2009, 11:27 AM

I like Jenkins so far...and he's with vets that can show him the ropes. His strrength pressing at the line can cancel a lot of problems in coverage. If he can continue to interrupt routes and blow away QB-receiver timing, it can only improve our results. He's a keeper.

TheDeuce · 12-11-2009, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by papz

Though the past two games he's looked completely overmatched and overwhelmed, it's all a learning process and he's still a rookie. He's definitely not as polished as one would want, but in the end he'll be just fine where he's at. He's fast and smart enough to continue to grow into a fine talent at either position. I can remember many clamoring for him to start this season... with his play of late, I'm sure one could see the reason why he was sitting at the bottom of the depth chart. If we went into the playoffs with Jenkins starting at one side, I'd be pretty worried.

The past two games? He looked awesome in the Patriots game; sure tackling, solid coverage, no blown assignments.

papz · 12-11-2009, 01:52 PM

I thought he got away with a lot during the Pats game and that he played poorly. There was a lot of holding calls that were blantant which wasn't called. He could not keep up with Welker at all.

Budsdrinker · 12-11-2009, 02:19 PM

Originally Posted by papz

I thought he got away with a lot during the Pats game and that he played poorly. There was a lot of holding calls that were blantant which wasn't called. He could not keep up with Welker at all.

He does look a little lost out there at times but Welker does that to a lot of DBs. This should be a good learning experience for him and should make him more coachable for next season. What he got away with at Ohio State wont work in the NFL.

exile · 12-11-2009, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

He does look a little lost out there at times but Welker does that to a lot of DBs. This should be a good learning experience for him and should make him more coachable for next season. What he got away with at Ohio State wont work in the NFL.

What is this about Welker? He was as shut down as I have seen him in 2 years. Good job MJ!

Budsdrinker · 12-11-2009, 03:37 PM

Originally Posted by exile

What is this about Welker? He was as shut down as I have seen him in 2 years. Good job MJ!

MJ got away with a few calls but I still think he will be OK and glad we picked him.

Radio Saint · 12-11-2009, 05:39 PM

It looked to me that on the longest pass play Jenkins gave up in the Redskins game Sharper (or maybe Harper) was playing out of position. One of the safeties should have been giving Jenkins help deep. Jenkins is a rookie who's made some great plays this season, so I feel good about his future. Naturally, he's gotten burned some, but so did Porter in his first season. He was the one who gave up the long pass to Moss late in the 4th quarter two years ago when we lost to the Redskins.

12-11-2009, 08:39 AM	#21
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	Re: Rating Malcolm Jenkins I think Gregg Williams sums it up quite nicely... Q: Were there some communication issues with the new players? A: Some is communication. It was fatigue. Some of it was just poor plays. I have to do coaching too. I have to help them with an easier plan in some situations also. One of those deep passes wasn’t one of those new guys. It happened to be one of those old guys that I had to chit chat with on the sideline. They’re pretty hard on him this week. That’s something you might want to talk with him about in the locker room. They’ve not been wanting to take me out to dinner much this week. Q: Did Malcolm Jenkins struggle? A: Malcolm had a couple things. He had a couple plays and there’s going to be learning experiences, but he really played well in some other areas, but they took advantage of a couple things.

12-11-2009, 10:04 AM	#22
FrenzyFan 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 406	Re: Rating Malcolm Jenkins Originally Posted by Danno He had one of the best 3-cone drills of this decade. Stiff hips probably aren't his problem. I think its grasping the mental part of the game. The game hasn't slowed down for him quite yet. He looks like a typical promising young rookie. He has all the physical skills required, yet he still bites a bit on out moves, which is why he grabs. I'll give him a B-, he gets 1/2 a grade point for special teams play. Couldn't agree more. Kid looks good to me. I'd like to add that he doesn't appear to be losing confidence (having a short memory is an unappreciated skill in the CB) and that's huge. I also like the comment about the game not slowing down for him yet. It will eventually, and he'll be good.
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12-11-2009, 10:32 AM	#23
bobad 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 247	Re: Rating Malcolm Jenkins Jenkins is a great playmaker, and he will be making more and more big plays. His speed is a liability when our speed guys are injured, and he has to cover the fastest receiver on the field. Otherwise, he should do fine. I do think he will soon be converted to FS. Not so much because of his speed, but because he is such a physical, smart, instinctive playmaker.
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12-11-2009, 11:27 AM	#24
darstep SaintSince67 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: PortCity Posts: 2,044	Re: Rating Malcolm Jenkins I like Jenkins so far...and he's with vets that can show him the ropes. His strrength pressing at the line can cancel a lot of problems in coverage. If he can continue to interrupt routes and blow away QB-receiver timing, it can only improve our results. He's a keeper.

12-11-2009, 01:00 PM	#25
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Re: Rating Malcolm Jenkins Originally Posted by papz Though the past two games he's looked completely overmatched and overwhelmed, it's all a learning process and he's still a rookie. He's definitely not as polished as one would want, but in the end he'll be just fine where he's at. He's fast and smart enough to continue to grow into a fine talent at either position. I can remember many clamoring for him to start this season... with his play of late, I'm sure one could see the reason why he was sitting at the bottom of the depth chart. If we went into the playoffs with Jenkins starting at one side, I'd be pretty worried. The past two games? He looked awesome in the Patriots game; sure tackling, solid coverage, no blown assignments.
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12-11-2009, 01:52 PM	#26
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,754	Re: Rating Malcolm Jenkins I thought he got away with a lot during the Pats game and that he played poorly. There was a lot of holding calls that were blantant which wasn't called. He could not keep up with Welker at all.

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Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Rating Malcolm Jenkins Originally Posted by papz I thought he got away with a lot during the Pats game and that he played poorly. There was a lot of holding calls that were blantant which wasn't called. He could not keep up with Welker at all. He does look a little lost out there at times but Welker does that to a lot of DBs. This should be a good learning experience for him and should make him more coachable for next season. What he got away with at Ohio State wont work in the NFL.

12-11-2009, 02:30 PM	#28
exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Rating Malcolm Jenkins Originally Posted by Budsdrinker He does look a little lost out there at times but Welker does that to a lot of DBs. This should be a good learning experience for him and should make him more coachable for next season. What he got away with at Ohio State wont work in the NFL. What is this about Welker? He was as shut down as I have seen him in 2 years. Good job MJ!
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12-11-2009, 03:37 PM	#29
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Rating Malcolm Jenkins Originally Posted by exile What is this about Welker? He was as shut down as I have seen him in 2 years. Good job MJ! MJ got away with a few calls but I still think he will be OK and glad we picked him.

12-11-2009, 05:39 PM	#30
Radio Saint Registered Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 38	Re: Rating Malcolm Jenkins It looked to me that on the longest pass play Jenkins gave up in the Redskins game Sharper (or maybe Harper) was playing out of position. One of the safeties should have been giving Jenkins help deep. Jenkins is a rookie who's made some great plays this season, so I feel good about his future. Naturally, he's gotten burned some, but so did Porter in his first season. He was the one who gave up the long pass to Moss late in the 4th quarter two years ago when we lost to the Redskins.
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