Great SI Article on Chris Horton

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

Kereem Moore has also looked great lately, he has made several great plays on kick off coverage. In a year or two he might be pushing for a starters job. He is a big guy and very athletic.

True, but I still don't know what the logic was behind drafting two safeties.

But I have been quite happy with Horton

[TheSmurfs22]

Best draft pick we have made since Sean Taylor.

[EternalEnigma21]

He's sure impressed me. I heard his stock fell after a bad 40 time but on the field he looks fast. Hell of a run support safety, and can cover a bit. I know he's better than adam archuletta and doughty in coverage, but haven't seen him cover enough to know what he's made of there.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

True, but I still don't know what the logic was behind drafting two safeties.

But I have been quite happy with Horton

Safeties are very important. Look at how much our defense improved when we got Sean Taylor. But more importantly it is a very physical and violent position. We have been lucky, probably because our safeties are young, but Safeties like LB's get hurt pretty regularly. It is important to have competent back ups.

[vallin21]

I can now say I was right about this kid. I took some crap from Doughty fans on this blog saying this kid had some talent (but thats cool). The most imporotant thing is Horton made one of our weaknesses coming into the season, a strength. He will never be a Sean Taylor but with improved coverage skills he'll be a damn good player in the future.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I was skeptical of Horton's early success but I have to admit he seems to be the real deal now. Hell of a steal in the 7th round.

Which is why I'm annoyed we gave a 7th rounder to Minny for E.James.

Horton has been huge pickup. Huge.

If Reinhart plays well over the next few weeks and the rookie WRs start to become more integrated, our draft grade for '08 will keep rising.

[SFREDSKIN]

Like I said months ago, Sean sent him to us and he won't disappoint. I believe that this is only the beginning to a very promising career in the NFL.

[Bubba305-ST21-]

horton looks very good....but i have been really impressed with LaRon he is taking that next step to an elite safety.. he is no seanT but should be one of the best i actually think he is right now

[GhettoDogAllStars]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

True, but I still don't know what the logic was behind drafting two safeties.

But I have been quite happy with Horton

I think they were just hedging their bets.

[InsanePianist]

I had expected Landry to have a few more picks this year. What does he have now, 3? He's played well all year, but the last 2 weeks he's made a couple of big plays. I hope to see more of that.

[Bubba305-ST21-]

you will my friend.....you will

[53Fan]

I am VERY happy with our safety tandem. I expect Batman and Robin to be wreaking havoc for many years to come! And let's not forget Kareem Moore. We have great young talent at the safety position.

[jbcjr14]

Maybe Kareem Moore progresses enough that you can move Horton to any of the 3 LB positions when Marcus exits the premises or Fletch calls it a day? Just a thought.

[Hog1]

He is special.
Vinnie did a good job on that one. If we can shore up the corner siutation a bit, we will have the best secondary around
HTTR

[MTK]

Originally Posted by jbcjr14

Maybe Kareem Moore progresses enough that you can move Horton to any of the 3 LB positions when Marcus exits the premises or Fletch calls it a day? Just a thought.

Horton would be pretty small at LB at 212 lbs. Not sure that move would make much sense.