Burnett has 9 ints in 7 years with us. Hayward had 7 picks this year for SD. Burnett is far from a sure thing when it comes to plucking them out of the air. Brice should've had that one for sure but not so sure Burnett would've been there or caught it, either.

Originally Posted by: uffda udfa 

You don't really mean to compare a CB who is covering a WR on every single play with a SS who might cover a receiver 1/2 of the time. Many of those plays he is the deep cover option. Even then QBs won't throw into double coverage.

Originally Posted by: wpr 

I really don't like Morgan Burnett, I think he would be a backup in most teams in the NFL.
So if he can't go then Brice is fine to me, the kid has lapses but he plays with heart and hits hard.

I understand that Burnett does many "invisible" things and is allegedly a key part of our defense, but the truth is that the defense is not really stellar with him, he rarely makes an impact play and HaHa is playing bad because of him.

Originally Posted by: luigis 

You don't really mean to compare a CB who is covering a WR on every single play with a SS who might cover a receiver 1/2 of the time. Many of those plays he is the deep cover option. Even then QBs won't throw into double coverage.
Burnett may not be great at Int but his opportunities are a lot less.

Originally Posted by: wpr 

Kentrell Brice has rare speed (4.44 in 40) for a Safety and a knack for the big hit. Do you feel comfortable with Brice filling in for Morgan Burnett?

Originally Posted by: MintBaconDrivel 

I feel comfortable with Brice filling in for a little while, like when Burnett goes to coverage LB... but I don't think we want Brice in the whole time because it looks like he's still needs fine tuning with some things in coverage. But with the Falcons passing attack we might want as many DBs on the field as possible (if we can stop their running game with them).


On a side note, (since we're on the subject of UDFA DBs) I found it interesting CB Hawkins finished the Cowboys game... who did they take out, to put Hawkins in?

Originally Posted by: beast 

Maybe they can bring Woodson into TC next year to work with the DBs.

Originally Posted by: wpr 

We saw a stark difference in defensive performance before and after Burnett's exit in Dallas.

In 2016 GB defense gave up 364 YPG; in the game Burnett missed [Det wk 3] we gave up 418 YPG
In 2015 GB gave up 347 YPG; in the 5 games Burnett missed [Wk, 1,3,4,5,6] we gave up 368 YPG [And this was when the offense was better].
In 2014 GB gave up 346 YPG; in the game he missed [NO, week 8] we gave up 495 [NO's offense is an outlier, but not by 150 yards].

I think this is a case where the stats reflect reality; Burnett is important.

Good news: There is a zero % chance that Burnett does not play in Atlanta.

Now luigis, ya know I love ya; you have great football acumen; but your critical view of our safeties makes me wonder if there is something in your past. 😂 Stabbed by too many "safety" pins as a baby? Your WR career cut short because you were "Briced" by a safety on a shallow cross? Tell us!😁 😁

Originally Posted by: Barfarn