David Amerson

[JDouble]

After a lousy 2012 season, Amerson's stock has plummeted from a top 10 pick to a late 2nd or 3rd round prospect. When I watch him, I don't see good man coverage skills. He gets ate up when he lines up outside and tries to cover man. What I do see is a football smart ball hawk that can sit back and play zone and make plays. The kid is 6'2" 200lbs....any reason we couldn't make him our free safety? Thoughts?

2011 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4aTUvkrnDI


2012

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNlpx5BjTeI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDEWSAQRLY8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbcWTBYdMMU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJK9Gl8bqFc


Breakdown

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWY2V6jqb5w

[The Anti-Java]

I think they roll with Ronde and Black one more season.  Then address safety next year.

[yuccaneers]

JDub - there has been a ton of speculation that his best position at the pro level will be Free Safety - he has the frame to add another 10-pounds and with his instincts and range moving forward could be a solid option in the third round as a converted corner to safety player similar to that of Tanard Jackson....

[chace1986]

I like him. Here is the scenario that I would want Amerson.

First, Ronde would have to had announced his retirement. Second, we don't get a FA like Byrd. Third, needs at CB, TE, and a few depth positions are addressed in FA.

Now, in the draft, we use out 1st and 2nd rounders to get the best value for need/weak positions on the team....and if Amerson slips to around the 55 range...then we jump up and nab him.

[McCoy93]

i don't know what the hell happened to Amerson. I can't believe he fell this much. First game of the year he got burned bad.

[Naismith]

I'd wager a decent amount of money that Ronde won't be back, so I think the Bucs need to address the position.

[JDouble]

JDub - there has been a ton of speculation that his best position at the pro level will be Free Safety - he has the frame to add another 10-pounds and with his instincts and range moving forward could be a solid option in the third round as a converted corner to safety player similar to that of Tanard Jackson....

I hadn't read that. And here I thought I had a novel idea! 

Personally I don't think FS is a need. I think Barber comes back and I think Black looks pretty good. However, if he was to make it to the 3rd round as some sites are projecting, I think it might be a case of BPA and we'd be fools to pass him up. I don't like him as a cornerback prospect, but I think he might be the best safety in this draft. Needs to to bulk up just a bit and be a little more physical, but he is an extraordinary ball hawk, and he seems to have a high football IQ.

[CaptainStagger]

I like Phillip Thomas at FS.....although I wouldnt be oppsed to Amerson, i just think Thomas is a "steal" in the later rounds.

[lyronmewis]

I would do it if he slipped to the 4th, but not 2nd or 3rd.

[Tampa-Two]

If you look at his 2011 highlights all of his picks were terrible throws. He's not that good cover corner everyone think he is.

[spurzo]

He plays the ball in the air better than almost any defensive player that I've ever seen.  The question is can he actually break on a ball, that's where I question his speed.  If we traded back up for him around 55 I'd be happy with it.  I'd like to see what his movement skills are like at the combine. 

[JDouble]

If you look at his 2011 highlights all of his picks were terrible throws. He's not that good cover corner everyone think he is.

Nobody thinks he is a good cover corner. That's why he isn't a top 5 prospect anymore, he is a 3rd round prospect and we are discussing him as an option at Free Safety.

[big_JLB]

ronde's career totals stand at 28 sacks and 47 INTs, i think he's got one more year in him to get to 30/50. that being said if he does retire i really like d.j. swearinger from south carolina, he would bring a vocal presence to the defence. if #20 comes back i doubt safety gets addressed until next year

[BucNY]

I think Ronde is done. This guy looks like a nice prospect. He lead the NCAA in interceptions so the talent is there.

[Dolorous Jason]

I have the Bucs drafting Amerson in my mock.


He will still go in the 2nd round , waaaaay too much talent . He also needs to stay at corner and develop there. Dude plays the ball like a WR.