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Position Changes - Thoughts
We all know that Craft and Henderson are excellent offensive players and it appears that we are going to be very deep at RB and WR again this year. As talented as they are, is it possible that one or both might be switched to defense? Both played both offense and defense in high school - Craft as a DB and Henderson as a LB.

These guys are extremely talented and need to be somewhere on the field as much as possible.

Not saying this should happen, just wondering if it makes sense to consider.
(This post was last modified: 01-11-2016 10:25 AM by danny1.)
01-11-2016 10:23 AM
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Henderson is an awesome running back. With Mose leaving I would have craft back in the slot rec position. I would not put either on defense
01-11-2016 10:31 AM
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(01-11-2016 10:31 AM)Oceana Tiger Wrote:  Henderson is an awesome running back. With Mose leaving I would have craft back in the slot rec position. I would not put either on defense

I agree 100%.
01-11-2016 10:43 AM
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As badly as we need team speed, especially in the d backfield, I wouldn't rule anything out. I think Craft at outside LB would work, especially with all the teams that were able to turn the corner on us last season.
01-11-2016 11:01 AM
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Craft is gonna get shifted to point guard
01-11-2016 11:08 AM
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Why not DB and WR for Craft ... he wouldn't have to play every down, you could use him as an every down DB, but play a more limited role on offense.
01-11-2016 11:13 AM
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Henderson will be one of our top RB's next year. No to changing his position.

I will be surprised if Craft ever lines up in the backfield again. He could go to slot. I've said for a year now, he would be valuable at DB. I don't think he likes contact enough to play LB. Nothing against Craft at all, but not all players are cut out for LB. He is auditioning for the bb team right now. If that takes off, he may not be back. Just a theory.
01-11-2016 08:49 PM
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I have thought the same thing a out Craft. With our struggles in the defensive backfield, he might be able to help us more at DB. In addition, MAYBE he could have some pro potential there, as he doesnt appear to on the offensice side.
01-11-2016 09:11 PM
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(01-11-2016 08:49 PM)Tiger87 Wrote:  Henderson will be one of our top RB's next year. No to changing his position.

I will be surprised if Craft ever lines up in the backfield again. He could go to slot. I've said for a year now, he would be valuable at DB. I don't think he likes contact enough to play LB. Nothing against Craft at all, but not all players are cut out for LB. He is auditioning for the bb team right now. If that takes off, he may not be back. Just a theory.

He's not big enough to play linebacker, listed at 6'0" 210 and that seems generous.
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Could be a solid safety or slot WR. I've never understood why we use him at RB. He is a gifted athlete
01-11-2016 09:56 PM
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Both are capable to be impact players on offense. We'll need all we can get next year with a new QB. I'd say move Jarvis Cooper to OLB.
01-11-2016 10:00 PM
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I don't think Craft would last 3 seconds on defense. He can't stay healthy as it is. Put him in the slot wr and let him play.
01-11-2016 10:22 PM
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Craft is not a good RB.

He should be moved to the secondary.
01-11-2016 11:39 PM
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