Thinking about Aaron Ross today. He’s got a real opportunity to do something special for the Jaguars (Not that he didn’t do anything special for/with the Giants). With his signing the team has depth for coming seasons and a potential immediate starter this season. So, here are some thoughts I had floating through my head today:
- Ross could be better than Rashean Mathis this season
- The secondary quickly becomes a major strength of the team with his signing
- He is a multi-role player that can play inside or outside
- His ability to tackle is better than Jags secondary players of years past
- His presence frees up the safeties a bit more
- Putting the receivers on islands will free up the rest of Mel Tucker’s offense
- The team can afford to be more aggressive in base and nickel formations with him either inside or outside
- Derek Cox can play more aggressively on the other side knowing that the opposing corner can tackle well (no offense to Mathis and assuming Ross wins the other starting spot)
- Having a third strong corner on the roster makes the nickel package stronger and better against the run (if offenses do run in passing formations)
- Clint Session can be a two-down linebacker more frequently without sacrificing as much strength on the field
- Luke N. Sims
Topics: Aaron Ross, Clint Session, Derek Cox, Jacksonville Jaguars, Mel Tucker, New York Giants, Rashean Mathis
Luke Sims is a non-profit administrator extraordinaire in Apple Valley, Minnesota. He enjoys dark beers, a good bourbon (neat), and intelligent discussion. He graduated from The University of Montana with a B.A. in Political Science and a Master's in Public Administration. When he isn't writing papers on bureaucracy Luke is looking up football stats and writing on the brilliance of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Dreaming of the future and hypotheticals is a primary focus of Luke's writing with an emphasis on past statistics.
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