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re: Eli Ricks Draft Decision

Posted on 12/31/22 at 7:57 pm to
Posted by Shaft Williams
Central City, LA
Member since Jul 2010
9450 posts
Posted on 12/31/22 at 7:57 pm to
That's a lot of "ifs."
Posted by Remiden
Member since Jan 2018
1322 posts
Posted on 12/31/22 at 8:31 pm to
Dude, we get it that Arnold is your favorite, but there is a really good reason Ricks to his starting spot as soon as he was healthy. If Ricks returns, he will start all year with Kool-aid across from him and Arnold will battle with Earl Little next spring.
Posted by RollTide33
Member since Sep 2019
2784 posts
Posted on 12/31/22 at 8:33 pm to
If Ricks comes back could easily see Arnold moving back to safety with Branch, Battle, and Hellams probably leaving.
Posted by Tide or Die87
Huntsville, AL
Member since Jan 2012
12987 posts
Posted on 12/31/22 at 8:34 pm to
I agree on Arnold. He was always in position just couldn't make the play every time.
Posted by Tide or Die87
Huntsville, AL
Member since Jan 2012
12987 posts
Posted on 12/31/22 at 8:35 pm to
If Arnold doesnt have a spot on the field something is wrong
Posted by imjustafatkid
Alabama
Member since Dec 2011
50625 posts
Posted on 12/31/22 at 9:06 pm to
He clearly isn't ready, but more power to him.
Posted by ReauxlTide222
St. Petersburg
Member since Nov 2010
83543 posts
Posted on 1/1/23 at 10:32 pm to
quote:

Sounds like a guy that is gone
I disagree

And I think he is in a fantastic position to sneak into the top 30 picks if he comes back and stays heathy

Right now he’s a late round guy, which is cool too
Posted by bamatide07
Member since Jan 2019
3295 posts
Posted on 1/1/23 at 10:47 pm to
Really hope that Ricks comes back. Also think that Arnold slides over to safety.
Posted by Joka2kold
Member since Nov 2019
5001 posts
Posted on 1/1/23 at 10:51 pm to
How about putting Ricks at safety?

Probably where he needs to be anyway.
Posted by TS1926
Alabama
Member since Jan 2020
5753 posts
Posted on 1/2/23 at 6:05 am to
He’s gone and could end up a free agent. They always listen to some agent or family member filling them FOS.
Posted by Tw1st3d
Member since Jul 2017
775 posts
Posted on 1/2/23 at 10:51 am to
quote:

How about putting Ricks at safety?

Probably where he needs to be anyway.


Wow. That is a seriouly lame take. Ricks strength is bump-and-run/ press-man. How exactly would he play press-man from safety?
This post was edited on 1/2/23 at 10:53 am
Posted by LockDown
Member since Feb 2010
1321 posts
Posted on 1/2/23 at 11:25 am to
quote:

Wow. That is a seriouly lame take. Ricks strength is bump-and-run/ press-man. How exactly would he play press-man from safety?


Easy. Press the man flat footed as he runs by, a la Tennessee game plan 2022.
Posted by Joka2kold
Member since Nov 2019
5001 posts
Posted on 1/2/23 at 11:42 am to
You don't watch FILM at all because if you did you would know Ricks isn't good at press man coverage vs decent receivers.
This post was edited on 1/2/23 at 11:43 am
Posted by LittleJerrySeinfield
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Member since Aug 2013
7719 posts
Posted on 1/3/23 at 10:00 am to
quote:

Ricks is the best cover corner. He didn't get tested because his coverage is good.


Just by looking at him, he is the prototypical shutdown corner. Looks like he was made in a lab to play corner.
Posted by TideSaint
Hill Country
Member since Sep 2008
75877 posts
Posted on 1/3/23 at 1:17 pm to
NFL bound.
Posted by CapstoneGrad06
Little Rock
Member since Nov 2008
72247 posts
Posted on 1/3/23 at 1:21 pm to
I’m sure his measurables will get him drafted but definitely could have improved his stock next year.
Posted by TidalSurge1
Ft Walton Beach
Member since Sep 2016
36467 posts
Posted on 1/3/23 at 1:46 pm to
This post was edited on 1/3/23 at 1:50 pm
Posted by Chad4Bama
Member since Sep 2020
5698 posts
Posted on 1/3/23 at 2:29 pm to
He made a bad decision... could have really improved his stock in 2023 and gotten a much bigger rookie contract, but I wish him well. He'll definitely get drafted... guessing 3-4th round.
Posted by Syd
Member since Sep 2012
2969 posts
Posted on 1/3/23 at 4:58 pm to
quote:

You don't watch FILM at all because if you did you would know Ricks isn't good at press man coverage vs decent receivers.


Do you really watch film on our players? Like have a click remote where you sit around and study the team? Is this a hobby or just for fun? Do you take the info to someone or just post about it?

I’m not trying to be an arse, just curious when I see people say “do you watch film?” Are you really sitting around watching game film all day?
Posted by Bham Bammer
Member since Nov 2014
14493 posts
Posted on 1/3/23 at 6:20 pm to
Arnold was a liability this year.
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