Sauce Gardner Appreciation Thread

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  1. westiedog1

    westiedog1 Well-Known Member

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    Comparing rookie years, although I don't have any stats, I think he is better than Revis in coverage, but not even close when comparing run support. You can see that he is still reluctant to stick his head into a scrum tackling a runner. He does a fair job tackling his coverage who rarely catches anything against him. Overall though, having a guy who can neutralize an opponent's main pass weapon is extremely valuable and worth the weakness in run support.
     
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  2. Br4d

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    Revis moved side to side from 2009 on. Not sure if he was doing that yet as a rookie in 2007 or second year in 2008.

    I think they're comparable talents at this point in their career.

    We'll see if the Jets use Sauce to shut down the #1 or just keep him on his side as they're doing now.
     
  3. Ralebird

    Ralebird Well-Known Member

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    Nice chart - good to see Reed in the top 10-12 as well.
     
  4. Acad23

    Acad23 Well-Known Member

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    I was "meh" when they drafted this kid Sauce... but oh my!... is he good at what he does.

    I don't even care about his poor tackling... just don't get hurt.
     
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  5. jcass10

    jcass10 Well-Known Member

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    I wanted to draft OL/Thibideaux during the draft, so I wasnt thrilled with taking a CB

    Is it possible he's already the best CB in the NFL. Or at worst top 5?
     
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  6. dawinner127

    dawinner127 Well-Known Member

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    Yes.

     
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