Will Allen’s role will be one focus of upcoming OTAs
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ATVZ400New MemberOPWill Allen’s role will be one focus of upcoming OTAs
http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2010/05/12/will-allens-role-will-be-one-focus-of-upcoming-otas/
So where does that leave Allen, whose season was ended by a torn ACL in the late October game against New Orleans last season? Actually, it’s been less than seven months since the injury, so there’s a good chance he’s not up to full speed yet. But even if he is, he’ll turn 32 less than a week into training camp and, while certainly as smart as he ever was, the combination of that injury and age have no doubt taken a toll on his speed and quickness.
Allen told The Miami Herald earlier this year he expects to be a starting corner by the season opener
KillerphinsNew Memberwill allen will be the nickel corner now that nate jones is gone
SICKforum_veteranregardless of who starts and who plays nickle......we have a damn good set of corners
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Rocky RaccoonmoderatorI think Will Allen and Vontae Davis will be the opening day starters at corner.
not sure how it will play out .... but i am happy with our situation.
maybe Smith learned how to tackle and can cover more than the sideline this year ... and i don't say this to bash him ... i really do hope he's improved, because i'd rather have Allen as a commodity and not a necessity.
we did bring in and draft some CBs -- along with the expectation of getting Allen back .... so, it isn't like the FO is 'good' with where we are at at CB !
Conuficusluxury_boxYou could very well see Allen at safety in base sets, and then have him drop down to cover the slot when teams try and spread us out. Then either Culver, Clemons or Jones can come in and man the FS spot with a limited focus; thus hopefully eliminating penalties amongst the largely unproven group.
PariahNew MemberWith most teams regularly using the 3 Wide sets, having 3 starting-caliber CBs is quickly becoming a standard.
Pandarillaforum_veteranHope he regains his form quickly. If he does, then Nolan can start tinkering with the alignments.
GMJohnsonNew Member"Killerphins wrote:
will allen will be the nickel corner now that nate jones is gone
Very expensive nickel corner :no:
djphinfansubscriberi thought he had lost some speed before the injury...I agree with Con, like to see him try out at some safety and slot...
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