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Unlike most I think, I don't see Scott simply as a ST's player. Yes this year I think ST's and KO returns is how Scott is most likely to see the field. But I see much more potential in him over the long term. His problem is his lack of experience in any given role. When I see him, I see a boundary CB who can replace Peters in a couple of years.
He has the length and speed to match up outside. His real value would be as a potentially starting CB replacing Peters. Unlike most I see Long as Talib's replacement next year. Wade Phillips wants to play press coverage on the X WR. He's okay with playing off coverage on the Z WR which is where Peters plays. In off coverage, the CB plays much like a strong safety. He must quickly and correctly read the route, which is something Scott is already doing as a safety. Press coverage technique can be coached up as he gains experience.
It would be interesting if they begin to play him at CB on the outside. The smart thing would be to rotate him in as the dime DB to gain experience. Personally I'm not sold on Troy Hill as a long term starter. IMO Hill is all he is probably going to be now. So unless he takes a huge step up the team needs to look for a better option. That is what I think Scott represents. After all with Rapp and Johnson they have their starters at safety for years to come. Where the need is at both boundary CB positions. Long fills one need but long term after Peters is still a question mark.
Scott has the speed to matchup outside and the aggressiveness in the pass game and run support you need from your outside CBs.
He has the length and speed to match up outside. His real value would be as a potentially starting CB replacing Peters. Unlike most I see Long as Talib's replacement next year. Wade Phillips wants to play press coverage on the X WR. He's okay with playing off coverage on the Z WR which is where Peters plays. In off coverage, the CB plays much like a strong safety. He must quickly and correctly read the route, which is something Scott is already doing as a safety. Press coverage technique can be coached up as he gains experience.
It would be interesting if they begin to play him at CB on the outside. The smart thing would be to rotate him in as the dime DB to gain experience. Personally I'm not sold on Troy Hill as a long term starter. IMO Hill is all he is probably going to be now. So unless he takes a huge step up the team needs to look for a better option. That is what I think Scott represents. After all with Rapp and Johnson they have their starters at safety for years to come. Where the need is at both boundary CB positions. Long fills one need but long term after Peters is still a question mark.
Scott has the speed to matchup outside and the aggressiveness in the pass game and run support you need from your outside CBs.