ckparrothead
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Dolfan1000 said:Also guys, according to the Sun-Sentinel, we entertained CB Will Allen today. Now, if signed, I could see us looking at SS in Round 1, as reports are Renaldo Hill was signed for the FS spot. So my question is this: Who is the best safety prospect that projects as a SS? Also, could Ernie Sims convert to that position, like ex-teammate Michael Boulware? Could he be a fit at #16?
I think Ernie is a linebacker, personally...and even though his size is not where we would like it, he would be a good/great weak side backer even in this defense. I don't think anyone moves him to safety and if they do I think it might be a mistake.
Jason Allen COULD play safety although I seem him as a hard hitting corner very much like Michael Huff. Allen could be taken at #16, and tho his future be at corner, he could start off at safety. Donte Whitner is the only Strong Safety type that really comes to mind in the 1st round. He's not got top level athleticism, but he's a tough, tough kid and has a lot of skills. I don't see us drafting him at #16, though.
Honestly Saban is filling up as many spots as he can it seems, in order to try and make it so that we can pick up whoever we feel is the most talented player at #16. If someone falls that just should not have fallen, you can bet we pick him up almost regardless of the position.