Kevin Barnes sounds ready to step up

[NYCskinfan82]

Like the confidence lets see if he can back it up.

HTTR.

[IrMitchell]

I never really liked anything about Kevin Barnes before he got drafted, but this is nice to see. I would love to see any of our guys step up and form a nice corner duo with d hall.

[Longtimefan]

I'm rooting for KB now that Smoot won't be stealing his minutes. Remember Blache didn't like rookies, so with them both gone the young players will have an opportunity. Vinny is not here to tell Zorn who to play now.

[mlmdub130]

i would love nothing more than to see him succeed, we dropped a third rounder on him last year so it would be pretty nice to see some productivity out of him this year

[GTripp0012]

The interesting thing is, because of the structure of guaranteed money in Hall's deal, any sort of transaction in the next two years would be a baseball-style salary dump. Which, in layman's terms, means we're on the hook to pay him the money unless we can find another team who will pay him the same money to take him from us.

[The Goat]

Even considering Hall's weaknesses I can't see the FO dumping him even if it was a no-cost transaction. He's the only "playmaker" CB on the roster at this point. Los' inability to make plays combined w/ the inevitable reality he is now on the downside of doing what he's done best (blanket cover) means he's quickly the odd man out if Barnes steps up. You have to safely assume Barnes will instantly be a better playmaker than Los, because honestly how many CBs out there wear hooves for hands, so as soon as he gets to average coverage ability he's the better starter.

[tootergray34]

i'm rooting for him...but he's just another BUST of the zorn era that didn't pan out until he proves me otherwise on the field.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by tootergray34

i'm rooting for him...but he's just another BUST of the zorn era that didn't pan out until he proves me otherwise on the field.

God forbid a 3rd round CB not hit the Pro Bowl his rookie year.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by tootergray34

i'm rooting for him...but he's just another BUST of the zorn era that didn't pan out until he proves me otherwise on the field.

I don't think you can label a 3rd round draft pick a BUST after one season of limited playing time on a team with veteran players ahead of him on the depth chart. He needs an opportunity to get consistent minutes. Circumstances have changed now and he may get that opportunity this year.

[Mechanix544]

Originally Posted by Longtimefan

I don't think you can label a 3rd round draft pick a BUST after one season of limited playing time on a team with veteran players ahead of him on the depth chart. He needs an opportunity to get consistent minutes. Circumstances have changed now and he may get that opportunity this year.

Agreed. Bust, hell no. Given the oppurtunity to succeed, who knows. If he can step in and contribute solidly as a nickel back, and its not unheard of to come in and contribute solidly right off the bat, (see Chris Horton) so I am interested to see what he brings to the skins in nickel and dime situations.


(Ive actually secretly thought that Horton got really lucky that breakout season and totally inflated his expectations, which was bad for both him and the team. Ive just never thought he was as good as people think he is. I dunno, I just think some ppl are being fickle.)

[IrMitchell]

Ya it's easier said than done, but I hope he gets his chance.

[53Fan]

I think he's in a great spot. His rookie year is out of the way and he'll be playing for coaches who like competition at every position. Hopefully he steps up and even if he doesn't start, he pushes Rogers and Hall to play better.

[tootergray34]

3rd rounders should be producing...maybe not at a pro bowl level...but still producing...that's called...knowing how to draft...and I hope we learn how to do it real soon.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by tootergray34

3rd rounders should be producing...maybe not at a pro bowl level...but still producing...that's called...knowing how to draft...and I hope we learn how to do it real soon.

I don't think most 3rd rounders are expected to step into a starting role in their rookie season. Especially when you have two unquestioned starters. Combine that with the dysfunction that was the coaching staff last year, and I think KB has every opportunity to step up and step in to a solid season.

I couldn't say that that was a bad draft pick by any means, at least not at this point.

[MTK]

CB is one of the tougher positions to come right in as a rookie and produce. I think we're going to see a much improved Kevin Barnes this year.