Drafted in the 7th round by the Raiders. Waived by the Raiders twice and the Panthers and Colts once each. Started 11 games for us in 2012 and had 76 tackles, 8 interceptions, 11 deflections, 2 forced fumbles, and 2 fumble recoveries.
Everyone was wondering if he could duplicate that prior season and he started out really well in the preseason...and if I remember correctly tore his ACL during an interception return.
He is still young at 26. Do you guys think he can return to form? I would say he is a pretty instinctive type of safety and I doubt he's lost that.
But he definitely had a knack for making plays on the ball in 2012.
Where he needs to get better it playing the run, hitting, and tackling. He doesn't play like a big safety.
Looking forward to see him play again. At least he appreciates the gift he's been given.
you're right.
Yup, Trel always gets screwed. Watch he is now forced to play at the LOS more. No more playmaking.
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OR, could find himself WAY out of contention to make one
Will Hill was a Missile...Stevie is a land mine
Both deadly....one more precise than the other
Brown has good ball skills. Doesn't seem very physical for a S, however. He won't provide a security blanket for the CBs, but could make a few "wow" plays.
OR, could find himself WAY out of contention to make one
Will Hill was a Missile...Stevie is a land mine
I really like this analogy. It's accurate.
I think Rolle may still have a little more freedom than 2 years ago because of a better CB situation. I feel really good about our corners right now and I think we will be able to man up more often. The higher quality CBs also allow Brown to ballhawk with less risk. DRC (4.29), Prince (4.43), Thurmond (4.53), and McBride (4.57) are all fast and less likely to be beat deep. With our CBs I think Brown is a slightly better option against the pass (ballhawk). Hill would be a far better option against the run. Hill would have been better overall but we can still be dominant.
I'm more concerned with the ACL. The first year back after an ACL recovery is usually a down year (athletic freaks like Adrian Peterson excluded). Camp reports suggest he is doing well but I'll reserve judgement until gametime.
Brown is a good player who enjoyed an extraordinary season. I expect Brown to play well, but I would not pin any numbers to his season and I don't think the Giants would either.
Saying that, the pass rush is still the biggest issue facing the D, regardless of who is back there. Pressuring the QB will determine how successful this D is or not
But he definitely had a knack for making plays on the ball in 2012.
Where he needs to get better it playing the run, hitting, and tackling. He doesn't play like a big safety.
That's partly true. But Rolle's also been limited by lack of CB depth and having to step up as the slot CB at times, especially 2 seasons ago. That probably impacted him as much as the subpar safety play.
Between picks and UDFAs the starting job is up for grabs.
As for 'Trel playing down low vs S, I don't remember the player (pick or UFDA) but I do remember that the write up about him said or pretty much implied he was a combo safety/LB, which leads me to believe he is/is groomed to be Trels future replacement, hopefully to get both on the field so Trel can go back to the roaming FS.
Sounds like we might be checking that waver wire every day....
OK, poor choice of words......First, Cooper has this injury bug, that he can't seem to shake...between the two of them, they have no experience.....There are people on this board that blame S. Brown for the defensive lapses of the 2012 team....guess who they will blame if either of these guys is forced to start?
Reasonably, I don't think they will contribute if forced into a starting role.....does it mean they can't? No....thus, to me it's a pipedream.....contrary to what people on this board think, I want the Giants to win....I just don't think they have the horses or the depth to do it, because you just know that injury bug is right around the corner....when Jerry made the deal with You-Know-Who, the first time, it took us 4 seasons to win a playoff game...this one could be longer....