SkinzFan007 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 If, and I mean if, we don't resign Ryan Clark, then all of a sudden safety becomes another offseason need. Heres a guy worth lookin at. Dwayne Slay: http://condraft.com/player.php?id=2176&cancelSignup=1 Scouting Report Dwayne Slay was a big play safety coming out of Brunswick, Georgia (Brunswick HS), where he lead his team to a runner-up finish in the state championship. He was named to the all-district team in his junior and senior seasons, as well as MVP of the basketball team. He then attended Reedley JUCO for two seasons, and became an all-confrence player. Dwayne started off slow his junior season at Texas Tech, but he burst on to the scene this year, earning first team all-confrence honors and the confrence defensive POY award from the AP. He lead the Red Raiders in tackles and forced fumbles, and he set a physical tone for the defense all year. Slay has outstanding speed for his size, and he has above average range. He has excellent straight ahead speed, but he isn't as agile as you would think. His pass coverage skills are only average. He lacks fluidity in his hips, and doesn't turn and run downfield as well as you would like. He does fly to the ball, and he tracks down ball carriers from sideline to sideline. Dwayne is a solid run defender, and he is very comfortable playing inside the box. He uses all of his size when delivering hits, and lets ballcarriers know he is there. 2006 NFL Draft Outlook Dwayne Slay was one of the most productive defensive backs in the country this year. He lived up to his reported athletic abilities, and turned in a dominate senior year. Players with his size and speed are always coveted on draft day, and I believe Slay could be drafted as high as the middle of the second round. NFL Comparison A faster, but less saavy Rodney Harrison VIDEO: http://media.putfile.com/DwayneSlay NEW VIDEO: http://media.putfile.com/Slayhit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveStrongSkins Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Why do we want a safety? Clark and Taylor are just fine. I mean no doubt about it, Slay is very good. I just think we have 5 pretty good safetys. Taylor, Clark, Bowen, Preilou, and Stoutmire (<~~~very under rated) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Sassy Molassy Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I watched him play last night. He was pretty good. I thought that he might be a good pick up if we weren't able to retain Clark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinzFan007 Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 Why do we want a safety? Clark and Taylor are just fine. I mean no doubt about it, Slay is very good. I just think we have 5 pretty good safetys. Taylor, Clark, Bowen, Preilou, and Stoutmire (<~~~very under rated) I'm only saying if we lose Clark... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveStrongSkins Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I'm only saying if we lose Clark... If that happens, then yeah I would love to see him here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cskin Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 We're going to lose Bowen as well due to his salary cap number. I doubt Clark leaves though.... Williams has let him know how much he appreciates him and how much he thinks of him. He'll take a good salary offer and stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimm Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 He's got a deadly name if nothing else, they could play "Angel of Death" over the PA every time he makes a tackle SLAAAAYYYEERR!! RRAAAAAGGGHHHHH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmortalDragon Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 This guy hits like a monster, I'd be surprised yet happy if we got him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoSkins Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 http://football.about.com/od/nationalfootballleague/p/dwayneslay.htm Slay is the type of player NFL defensive coordinators love. He makes game-changing plays and delivers the kind of hits that make offensive players think twice about going over the middle. That said, his lack of speed and proven coverage skills are hurting his draft stock for the time being. Slay looks to be a third or fourth rounder pending his performance at the NFL combine. Expect a good showing, and watch as his stock rises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNeverDie Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Dwayne Slay is going to be like Ryan Clark. He will make big hits in the league. Clark might even be better in coverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedzoneHunter Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 We're going to lose Bowen as well due to his salary cap number. I won't miss Bowen at all. He was always nursing some type of injury, but he was an under acheiver when he did play. Slay would be a good strong safety, but I doubt that we would take him before a DE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtyler42 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Ryan Clark is a good Safety and would be even better in a reserve role...I think we could stand to upgrade at SS and either move Taylor there slide Springs to FS and either draft a CB or sign one in FA, or just draft a starting caliber SS b/c as good as Clark is he is limited atheletically and he doesn't make many plays... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Pierson Prioleau can hold down the fort, worst case scenario. We still have far more pressing needs than SS. If the cards fall the right way in free agency and the draft, though he could be a nice addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRobi21 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Could you imagine having ST and Slay in the Secondary, teams wouldn't throw the ball more than 10 yds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I don't think we need a safety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinsNorth Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 While I think we draft a safety this yr, I don't think that Slay is a good fit. He is basically a LB out there. The kid can hit, but he has zero coverage skills. The safety position is extremely deep this yr, so there is quality to be found even in the 6th rd. A few later round prospects to consider: USC S Scott Ware WVU S Jahmile Addae SDSU S Marcus Demps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDirtbags Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Ryan Clark is a good Safety and would be even better in a reserve role...I think we could stand to upgrade at SS and either move Taylor there slide Springs to FS and either draft a CB or sign one in FA, or just draft a starting caliber SS b/c as good as Clark is he is limited atheletically and he doesn't make many plays... Move Taylor from FS? Move Springs To FS? Man, watchu smokin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinzFan007 Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 bump...added new video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita35 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Ryan Clark is a good Safety and would be even better in a reserve role...I think we could stand to upgrade at SS and either move Taylor there slide Springs to FS and either draft a CB or sign one in FA, or just draft a starting caliber SS b/c as good as Clark is he is limited atheletically and he doesn't make many plays... Humm, now this is interesting moving Sean Taylor to SS and Springs to FS? I am not sure your reasoning because I would never in a million years even consider removing ST from his wild-man role in the secondary. Also, Springs is no spring chicken if you get my drift. Meaning that he is not as young as people like to think. He does not have to spead and strengh for that matter to play FS. :2cents: Now, I think Springs will be better staying at corner and we should draft a corner to learn from him. I say since he is not broke at corner then why fix him. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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