Robert Elliot to Safety.
Here's what Mullen said postgame, "We've got to make sure we have the right guys in the right positions as a staff."
I think Elliot's "right position" is S and here's why:
1. He's too athletic not to be on the field more than just special teams and mop up duty. And he has been very impressive on special teams. He has shown that he will bust the wedge and that he can tackle.
2. He's way more athletic than Zach Smith who seems to play a key role in every game.
3. At 6'0, 195 with long arms he is the ideal size for a safety, but not really big enough to be an every down back. He is almost the exact same size as an Ed Reed for example.
4. He's not getting many carries this year behind 3 senior RB's and next year we will have at least 4 capable backs in Ballard, Henry, Conner, and Perkins plus any true freshman that we sign. The need is much bigger at S.
5. Most importantly, look at the roster. I don't see anyone currently listed as a DB that is going to miraculous make us better in the secondary and there isn't much help on the way other than Thames. The commits we have are all projects that will need a couple of years before they are ready and we don't appear to be on any JuCo DB's.
It would be a bold move and Elliot would have to be on board with it, but I think it would be better for him and the team. Elliot isn't going to make the NFL as a RB, but as a Safety, who knows? He is only a sophomore so now is the time to give it a try.
Here's what Mullen said postgame, "We've got to make sure we have the right guys in the right positions as a staff."
I think Elliot's "right position" is S and here's why:
1. He's too athletic not to be on the field more than just special teams and mop up duty. And he has been very impressive on special teams. He has shown that he will bust the wedge and that he can tackle.
2. He's way more athletic than Zach Smith who seems to play a key role in every game.
3. At 6'0, 195 with long arms he is the ideal size for a safety, but not really big enough to be an every down back. He is almost the exact same size as an Ed Reed for example.
4. He's not getting many carries this year behind 3 senior RB's and next year we will have at least 4 capable backs in Ballard, Henry, Conner, and Perkins plus any true freshman that we sign. The need is much bigger at S.
5. Most importantly, look at the roster. I don't see anyone currently listed as a DB that is going to miraculous make us better in the secondary and there isn't much help on the way other than Thames. The commits we have are all projects that will need a couple of years before they are ready and we don't appear to be on any JuCo DB's.
It would be a bold move and Elliot would have to be on board with it, but I think it would be better for him and the team. Elliot isn't going to make the NFL as a RB, but as a Safety, who knows? He is only a sophomore so now is the time to give it a try.
