"People are out here calling Whitner a bust because he doesn't pick the ball off much, however there are 3 types of safeties in the NFL.
Safties who are great vs the pass and have a very finesse game like Byrd
There are guys who are great vs the run and have a very physical game like Whitner and Scott.
Then their are guys who play both very well. There are plenty of examples around the NFL, just not on our team.
Here is what Wikipedia said about Safeties: "Safeties are the last line of defense, and are thus expected to be sure tacklers. In fact, many safeties rank among the hardest hitters in football history."
We have Byrd who is a ball hawk...added bonus. Donte NEVER EVER was considered to be a ball hawk in college...he only had 3 INT's. Find me an article or scouting report that uses the words "Ball Hawk" to describe Whitner and I'll eat crow.
Donte Whitner fits the bill of a safety to the tee: Hard, sure tackler...allow minimal extra yardage. He is also a fiery leader (which some fans don't like strangely)
D-Whit was, in my opinion, off to a fantastic start prior to injury and although he struggled with angles this year he has been very steady and well respected among the NFL.
So don't FREAK when Whitner doesn't have 3+ picks a year, because those of us that know what his job is and understand it really like his play. I know I do...Whitner and Byrd, I love our safety tandom. "
Safties who are great vs the pass and have a very finesse game like Byrd
There are guys who are great vs the run and have a very physical game like Whitner and Scott.
Then their are guys who play both very well. There are plenty of examples around the NFL, just not on our team.
Here is what Wikipedia said about Safeties: "Safeties are the last line of defense, and are thus expected to be sure tacklers. In fact, many safeties rank among the hardest hitters in football history."
We have Byrd who is a ball hawk...added bonus. Donte NEVER EVER was considered to be a ball hawk in college...he only had 3 INT's. Find me an article or scouting report that uses the words "Ball Hawk" to describe Whitner and I'll eat crow.
Donte Whitner fits the bill of a safety to the tee: Hard, sure tackler...allow minimal extra yardage. He is also a fiery leader (which some fans don't like strangely)
D-Whit was, in my opinion, off to a fantastic start prior to injury and although he struggled with angles this year he has been very steady and well respected among the NFL.
So don't FREAK when Whitner doesn't have 3+ picks a year, because those of us that know what his job is and understand it really like his play. I know I do...Whitner and Byrd, I love our safety tandom. "
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