Let me preface this by saying that this is a HUGE IF. I know the odds are very much stacked against TT making it back and playing a full/healthy season. I know the odds are even greater that he makes it through AND regains his pro bowl level abilities.
My question is, that if the above mentioned things do happen, and he is out there performing at a Pro Bowl level, who does he replace? TT was never quick enough to play the slot, so one would think the only logical places for him are lined up outside or playing Safety. Now if we go with the 3-safety defense again, that could work, but if we are going 2 safeties, does Webster get benched? He does not have the speed to play in the slot either. Rolle will not be benched, so the only other logical choice would be Brown.
I know this is all hypothetical, and I pray that the Giants have this kind of problem to figure out. Would certainly make for an interesting camp battle between TT and CW if everyone is healthy, as I think we can all agree that Prince has his spot locked down.
Either way it will be interesting to see where TT ultimately ends up and how well he does.
I don't know if Fewell will do it, and I know many media guys have been saying otherwise, but I'm not expecting much from Webster so having depth at CB is essential.
A guy to keep a close eye on is Charles James. Excited to see what he can do in coverage and on specials.
Lately CB's have had trouble staying healthy so the more the better!
But realistically, best case scenario he's #3 or 4 - is there still chatter of moving him to Safety?
he is just a good football player, he's big, good hands, he understands how to prepare, read, play zone and man, off and up, communicate, disguise, get under an o's skin. hes a pro and can be glue 4 us
Also, this has been done before just last year with Thomas Davis. So its not totally out of the realm of possibility that TT can do this.
Its been done before - ( New Window )
This is a luxury that defensive coaches would love to have.
In other words, not a slam dunk he makes the team even if healthy.