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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; 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 ...

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Old 03-14-2013, 06:30 PM   #1
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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.
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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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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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