MililaniBuckeye said:
Are you trying to be ignorant? Look at the list. There are eight prospects who play nothing but corner on defense, another plays both CB and S, and 17 listed as DB. Only nine play strictly S on defense (along with three that play S and LB, and one ATH and S). And it's only mid-May. We'll have tons of corners to pick from.
By the way, defense has two corners and two safties on the field.

You want a balance of both.
Always so disagreeable. I wish I got a dollar for every post of yours that started off with "uhh" or least had the theme of you telling others that they are wrong (Your act is sooooo played my friend). Growing up near Cleveland I used to listen to sports talk radio, specifically Pete Franklin. Good old Pete dubbed certain callers "Mr. Know it All", I think that is an appropriate title for you as well :crazy: .
Wow, 2 Cb's and 2 safties, that's a new concept to me
Ok guy, here's what I'm thinking. Why don't we try to discuss this in an adult like fashion. Name calling ("ignorant" and "Mr. Know it all") is a waste of time. So put down the steroids for a moment and try being a little more pleasant.
Here's what I think.
First the sky is not falling, I never feel that way about anything. Our beloved Buckeyes will do just fine this upcoming season as they will always find a way to win. However I have an
OPINION that we could use a few more natural cover corners. Now stay with me here, having this opinion does not mean I'm asking for Tressel's resignation. Repeat that in your head a couple of times. Eventually you will see that is OK to have some constructive criticism (based on opinion) of our Buckeyes (well, you do get this concept, but it doesn't appy to others, it only applys to you). And after all opinions are like *$$holes, everyone has one and everyone thinks others stink.
Ok here's what I've based my opinion on.
1. Sally, Whitner, Everett, Mitchell and Lukens are safties. I'm sure in a real pinch some of them like Whitner and Everett could slide over to CB, but that would not be ideal. In fact Everett is moving to CB this fall despite the fact that he has played safty his first 3 years at OSU. I like Everett, he's a true football player, however I question his durability and whether he can make the trasition to CB. The Whitner to CB experiment only worked for about a week during Spring Practice. Do I think he could play there in a pinch....yes. Do I think he want's to play CB......NO. Do I think he is suited for CB....NO. (Hope everyone likes the Coach Tressel speak).
2. Roberts, listed as a CB, is entering his fourth season with the bucks and hasn't shown much yet. I doubt he's much better than a nickel back or a special teams standout. I hope I'm wrong.
3. Recent news is indicating the Underwoods, both CB's are back in the fold. However I'm not holding my breath, EJ still has the summer to make it through. How is it that this guy is taking classes and training in Arizona? Sorry, but he needs to be with the team here in Columbus. I guess we will fly him in for the games :!. The jury is still out on Brandon as he does not have any game experience but the apple does not fall far from the tree. Presently I do not have faith in either of these two til they show me something different.
4. The jury is still out on Patterson, Jenkins and Washington who are listed as safties. I don't know if any of these guys have the ability to slide over to corner and either do you.
5. Youboty, Welch, Lane and Ginn. The only question about Youboty is whether he will have a good enough season to go pro early. The guy is a stud. I like what I've heard about Welch, the guy has a nose for the ball. I think with a little seasoning he will do just fine. Same can be said about Ginn, the ability is clearly there but the transition with a little bit of seasoning might take a few games (Ginn will more likely stay on offense) Lane is a scrappy player with great athletic heritage. However I have a feeling he is suited to be a nickel back and not a starter at CB.
6. Finally, everybody is counting on J.Oneal to move to CB. However I think this stud of an athlete is much more suited to play safty. His game against Manningham MAY be an indication of that.
I know it's only one game but you can't discount it. Secondly and more importantly, D. Long has said O'neal may grow out of the CB position. I think he's right.
Ok let me summarize. I think we are in good hands with Youboty, there's one CB spot locked up. I also think we could be in good hands with Welch and Ginn assuming a transition period of about 3 or more games. After that I don't feel so easy about what we have. I don't think Everett is suited for CB and I don't think EJ can hold it together for a full season (I hope they both prove me wrong). The rest of the guys have no game experience or are not suited to play CB. So where are we at if Youboty is injured early in the season? That question alone concerns me. Yes losing a player to injury at any position is concerning, but I feel better about our options at other position more than I do at CB. Being able to play CB takes a different athlete. Just because a player is listed as a DB doesn't mean they can play CB.
Ok that's my
opinion presented, and remember my original statement was questioning the
DEPTH of our CBs. So don't change the topic as you often do Milli. Also make sure you read my post completly, because I don't think you always do. You have a tendacy to repeat what others already said in your response.
Uhh....Enjoy the Islands, I wish I was there.
Goodguy