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oldman9er
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 Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 10:58 pm Post subject: C.J. Spillman Eyes Bigger Role |
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http://www.49ers.com/news-and-events/article-2/CJ-Spillman-Eyes-Bigger-Role/2be671b1-fde1-4293-b501-f9bcf5bf8fce
| Quote: | | It was just one play in one May practice, but C.J. Spillman certainly looked the part. Lined up in man-to-man coverage against Randy Moss, Spillman shadowed the veteran wr closely before breaking on an out route and swatting the ball down to the ground. It was just the type of display of athleticism that helped earn Spillman a vote of confidence from the 49ers, as he signed a three-year extension with the club this offseason. While he may have unprecedented security with his new contract, Spillman isn’t resting on his laurels. After establishing himself as a key STs player on last year’s touted unit, Spillman has been able to focus on playing defense this offseason. “I’m open to playing any and everything; whatever’s going to get me on the field,” Spillman said. “Versatility is the key in this business, so the more you can do the longer you’ll stay.” “I feel that if they sit me up there and line me up against anybody that I can cover anybody,” Spillman said. |
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49ers_52
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| Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:41 am Post subject: Re: C.J. Spillman Eyes Bigger Role |
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| He's been a ST ace the past few years. We used Reggie Smith a bunch these past few years in dime situations as an extra DB instead of throwing out an extra corner. Wouldn't be surprised if a few packages we have CJ as an extra DB. However, I've got to believe most of the time in dime packages we will go with an extra CB (Cox or Brock... probably Cox) and not an extra S. However, I think Spillman might be earning the role as 3rd S and backup FS/SS... Robinson isn't ready and who knows with Colin Jones. I'm thinking we feel comfortable with him and/or Jones or we would have brought in a vet S or re-signed Madieu/Reggie. |
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