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I am thrilled with everything Im hearing about the DBs..
1) No more switching guys all over the place.. i really thought it effected the ability of some of the guys to execute.. I prefer seeing everybody having a set position, and then mastering it.
2) Couldnt be happier for O'Neal.. when he struggled in 06, then lost a job in 07, I thought he was done.. He was a top level recruit, who was then a junior, with no starting job, and younger players holding all the DB positions.. It would have been easy for him to give up.. Instead, he played like a demon on ST, did well in his limited snaps at S, is one of the emotional leaders on the team, and now seems to be in position to win a key role as the STAR back.. Couldnt be happier for the kid..
3) Ideally would love to see Chekwa start focusing on being the backup for Malcolm.. start getting prepped for 09, even if it means fewer snaps for him in 08..
4) Clifford sounds like he is coming on hard.. not sure how much he'll play this year, but I have a hard time believing he wont be a starter in 2009.. even if it means a guy like Russell has to find a new position/role.
5) Once again, props to the coaches for listening to the players and deciding to pull back on the "multiple positions" especially in the case of Jenkins
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