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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; Originally Posted by lumm0x The least of Malcolm's problems is his speed. He has proven time and again he can run down players. His has more issue getting looked away from where he will need to be and he has ...

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Old 03-14-2013, 06:53 PM   #1
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Originally Posted by lumm0x View Post
The least of Malcolm's problems is his speed. He has proven time and again he can run down players. His has more issue getting looked away from where he will need to be and he has really struggled being opportunistic with the ball in the air. He may be better suited as a SS as his coverage skills are better than Harper in man cover, he supports the run decently and does have a nose for dislodging the ball. He hasn't proven himself as adept a pass rusher as Harper but it could only be lack of opportunity.

Frankly, if we were somehow able to upgrade FS with a better ballhawk, I could see Jenkins at SS and Harper re-signed for cheaper as both depth as well as in big nickel schemes or even as a flat out speed mismatch double edge rush. Kind of a hybrid safety position in lieu of a OLB in passing downs.
Who other then Vincent Jackson has he run down? Don't get me wrong, I see the potential in Jenkins, but it's not like the guy is just flying from sideline to sideline making plays.


Vincent Jackson wasn't even in a true sprint. He was almost trotting.
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Who other then Vincent Jackson has he run down?
Well for one example the Dallas game where he ran down Roy Williams and forced the game winning fumble on what would have been a sure TD.
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Old 03-14-2013, 07:21 PM   #3
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Well for one example the Dallas game where he ran down Roy Williams and forced the game winning fumble on what would have been a sure TD.
He kind of just had a good angle on him. But I'll let you have that. I rather just agree to disagree. To me, our defense is slow. So either they're playing slow, or they're just slow period. I believe we need more speed on every level, but most noticeably linebacker.
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Old 03-14-2013, 06:51 PM   #4
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I think people are complaining because of this long-a@@ offseason and all we hear are falcons, 49ers, seahawks, bears fans pumping their teams up.
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Roman Harper is slow. Prolly the knee surgeries and age caught up to him. My mind still replay roman harper ran down by sam bradford.

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Roman Harper is slow. Prolly the knee surgeries and age caught up to him. My mind still replay roman harper ran down by sam bradford.

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Wow, that went right over your head at light speed didn't it.
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You forget some of the fastest guys at the combine aren't big time prospects nor do they ever amount to anything. A lot of these small school athletes are exactly what they are... great athletes that run really really fast. But you can keep on dancing.


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You forget some of the fastest guys at the combine aren't big time prospects nor do they ever amount to anything. A lot of these small school athletes are exactly what they are... great athletes that run really really fast. But you can keep on dancing.

So do some of the slowest guys, who also got averaged into your little chart. Lol. You're a funny guy though. I'm tired of going back and forth. What you think about Keenan Lewis? I still think we need Nnamdi paired with him.
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You didn't prove anything. You know how many people go and do combine drills and never get drafted? I showed your real elite players. You show me an average of over five years of every player at the combine at respective positions. Not to much it just says safety. Not strong. Not free. Just safety. But like I said, I'm done. I'm talking about Keenan Lewis. And me possibly taking Patrick Robinson's spot.
I thought it did. That he's fast enough to play corner, and he's plenty fast for a FS. Now if you were to go and say Jenkins doesn't have elite speed, I'd have to agree with you. But for the last time, he's certainly not "slow".

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Don't prove nothin'. I thought I changed the subject......smh....
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