re: Safety Play

The problem with rating safeties, and secondary players in general, is that unless you're an ultra-gifted standout, evaluation is difficult. Success at playing corner or safety is intertwined heavily on your teammates, the scheme called and the pass rush generated by the defensive line.

If any NFL quarterback routinely gets 7-10 seconds to throw the ball, receivers are going to get open- regardless if the corner is Revis or Patrick Robinson. So Jenkins may be a great athlete capable of performing well, but if his teammates aren't doing their job, it can make him look awful. (Note: I'm not saying Jenkins is great by any stretch, but he's better than his play this past season. I think in addition to his bad angles and poor tackling, the coaching staff put him in no-win lineup situations.)