SUMMARY: S Marcus Randall made the transition from quarterback to safety in training camp because the Titans were impressed with his athleticism. The result was he made the Titans practice squad and was on the active roster the final three games as a special teamer. Titans GM Floyd Reese feels Randall is ready to compete at safety next training camp. With Tank Williams becoming an unrestricted free agent, Reese says Randall would have an advantage over a rookie if the Titans choose to go that route. "You're hoping a guy like that who has some physical talent, has some attributes who you've kept on the practice squad and let practice enough will come into camp at some point above a rookie," Reese said. "I think his chances of coming in and contributing skyrocket in comparison (to a newcomer)."
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Reese's statment is stupid IMO. A guy who has played Safety his whole college career would still have to have an advantage over a guy who played QB in college and for the most part hasn't even seen live action at Safety.
Soxcat said:
I think what Reese is saying is that Marc has been through training camp and has practiced as a safety for an entire season and saw action the last 3 games. A guy who has been with a pro team for an entire season would have a mental edge over a guy fresh out of college.
Also, Marc does have great athletic ability and his time spent as a qb helps his play at safety.
Gunny said:
Gunny, Gunny:sad2: If you wanted me to come out and play, you could just shine the Elf signal in the sky:kiss:
Titanpride said:
He turned out to be a real turd:ha:
I think what people sometimes forget is that these are some of the best athletes on the planet in the NFL and sometimes it's just a case of putting an individual in a place to succeed.
A QB may have and advatage rolling over to safety because of his knowledge of reading a defense. He'll know what a QB is looking for and maybe more effective in baiting the QB into doing what would be more beneficial for the defense.
Gunny said:
Why not, the Titans had Abbott and Costello back there this past year.
elfinmagic53 said:
Not this year, it was more tragedy than comedy:irked:
elfinmagic53 said:
Reese said "I think his chances of coming in and contributing skyrocket in comparison (to a newcomer)." Certainly I'm not saying Randall will not be or could not be a solid safety in the NFL. The only action he saw in 3 games was on special teams. We still have no idea how this guy will respond when he has to play the run, guard WRs or TEs or if he has any natural instincts. To say the guy could contribute more than a natural safety who has played at a big time college program for the last 4 years is ridiculous IMO. Randall might have a slight "mental edge" simply because he will already knows the schemes which should help in early in camp. Remember, LT has great athletic ability and he absolutely stinks so athletic ability alone is not enough.
Soxcat said:
O.K., can we stop with the "L.T. stinks" mantra? Also, Randall practiced 4 times a week as a safety. He got safety reps on the scout team during the practice week.
That's the best I could do for "Elf signal" :ha:
I think Marcus Randall could seriously challenge for a starting spot. I'd also look for a late round draft pick to be in the mix simular to the way THE GREAT ONE (that's Hill for you newcomers) took that starting corner job from Beckham. By the end of preseason Williams or Thompson will be on the waiver wire, but I believe that Thompson has got a contract, so that will be an issue. This may be the year that they give up on Tank. Which by the way is such a shame because he was such a high and promising pick...Can he recover more? Something has got to change. It can not continue like it has for another season...but Thompson at SS scares me.
Elf signal?
Uh, the Elf signal I had in mind was sort of like the Batman Signal. Now that's one Elf who definitely looks like she's got the "magic":brow:
Uh, the Elf signal I had in mind was sort of like the Batman Signal. Now that's one Elf who definitely looks like she's got the "magic":brow:
Well, I was looking for one that looked sort of like the bat signal too but sometimes you have got to take what you can get with google. It was either that or this guy...
Will Ferrell is already in my avatar so that would be a little egomaniacal, wouldn't it? That and perhaps a little insulting in light of the fact that you are a girl and all. :winker:
Will Ferrell is already in my avatar so that would be a little egomaniacal, wouldn't it? That and perhaps a little insulting in light of the fact that you are a girl and all. :winker:
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