Buster Skrine quietly having a very strong season.

BocaRatonBrown1 · Joined: 30 Oct 2008 Posts: 965 Location: Boca raton

Anyone have PFF on him would appreciate?

He is on pace for over 100 tackles. Nearly 15 PD & no picks. Been getting moved around allot from the 1, 2, & nickle. He had to play Dez Bryant because of Sheldon Browns speed being better suited for Austin. That is the only time I felt like shiiiit about his play. They where scheming the whole team around dragging Bryant in good routes to target him only.

When I watch him he flashes excellent awareness & looks like a very sticky super fluid speedy man cover corner. He has been playing incredible all season for a late round pick & right now I really don't see a better "nickle" available in draft or FA. He is also a very strong situation cover guy for slots & speedy guys like DeSean Jackson who was 4 - 11 catches targets.

He tackles extremely well for his size. I could see him getting 1 rep weekly on DB pass rush plays as well. His acceleration is very nice. Could be the most fluid agile DB in the entire NFL.

Can Skrine be the #2? I think he can cover any teams #1 if 6'1 or less. When matched up against shorts, slots, & speeds he is winning those battles. I would like for him to get a pick today and end his drought.

What is Skrine worth in your opinion?

Can our Defenses scheme well with 2 Micro DB's like Skrine "Honey Badger"?

I look for a good game from Buster today.

DawgSoldier · Joined: 30 Oct 2007 Posts: 5947 Location: Medina OH

Skrine is at best a #3 IMO. Any WR with some size owns him. He is much more effective on the inside as well.
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brownsfan1710 · Joined: 07 Nov 2008 Posts: 1529

He's on pace for 100 tackles because teams pick on him, not because he actually is blowing up runs to the outside.

roger murdock · Joined: 13 Dec 2010 Posts: 5213

Hes good when hes on guys his size. I think he could do well against Oakland today if he matches up with one of their speedy WRs. Hes a beast on ST as well.
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bungleodeon · Joined: 19 Mar 2009 Posts: 7878

Is this a joke? This guy has been abused in any situation he was asked cover a legit WR.
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This game today is making this thread that much funnier.
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He played like a clown today
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JCBrowns21 · Joined: 16 Sep 2008 Posts: 875 Location: Chi Town

Skrine is a dime back, forced to play nickel and at times, start. With Brown being 34 and no solid #2 CBs behind him, this needs to be a major priority in the off season.

As another poster said, if Skrine has 100 tackles that's a sign opposing QBs have identified him as the weak link and pick on him at will.
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Dropkick_pride · Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 9442 Location: C-bus

The issue with skrine are like the issues with many other players on the team, young developing players forced into starting roles before they are ready.
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