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Haulcy is instinctive and a natural saftey
Posted on 5/5/25 at 7:09 am
Posted on 5/5/25 at 7:09 am
A lot of people think defensive back positions are interchangeable. I see all the time comments about, “if he can’t play safety move em to corner” or vice versa. Safety is its own position. From highlights and the little game footage I’ve watched on Haulcy, the kid seems to be a natural for the position.
He takes good angles, he is very instinctive and will bait throws. His change of directions with playing the ball is fluid. If he grasps the playbook quickly, I expect he’ll be a starter. Having him allows us to really be creative in third down packages. He can play deep safety or near the line of scrimmage. Great get for us.
He takes good angles, he is very instinctive and will bait throws. His change of directions with playing the ball is fluid. If he grasps the playbook quickly, I expect he’ll be a starter. Having him allows us to really be creative in third down packages. He can play deep safety or near the line of scrimmage. Great get for us.
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Posted on 5/5/25 at 8:07 am to Cargeaux89
quote:A lot of DB's cannot play either position but we regularly have guys that can. Tyrann Mathieu is an extreme example, All-American Heisman finalist at CB, first team All-Pro as a safety. TM7 was a generational talent but regularly we have a guy that could be contributing more by changing positions.
A lot of people think defensive back positions are interchangeable.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 9:47 am to Cargeaux89
And you gotta think with spears, Cooley, a healthy Gilbert, toviano or cooley - we have enough here at this spot to be competitive.
The D on paper looks so much deeper and stronger than going into last camp
The D on paper looks so much deeper and stronger than going into last camp
Posted on 5/5/25 at 10:24 am to Cargeaux89
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“if he can’t play safety move em to corner”
What moron is saying this? Those are two totally different positions.
Safeties are unlikely to have the quickness, smooth hips and change of direction needed to make a switch to corner.
*Sometimes* a corner who’s not quite quick, athletic, or smooth enough can transition to safety since safety doesn’t require as much of those things, but it doesn’t work the other way around.
Also, the move from corner to safety only works IF the corner is physical and willing to hit people.
This post was edited on 5/5/25 at 11:03 am
Posted on 5/5/25 at 11:46 am to Cargeaux89
Check this out. When's the last time LSU had a safety that was hard hitting and a ballhawk??
And these highlights are from 2023. He had an even better year in 2024. I'm not sure if people realize how good a player we are getting.
in 2024..
And these highlights are from 2023. He had an even better year in 2024. I'm not sure if people realize how good a player we are getting.
in 2024..
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Haulcy's 85.8 coverage grade (PFF) ranked fourth among Big 12 safeties and his 80.0 defensive grade ranked fifth among Big 12 safeties.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 5:45 pm to Sterling Archer
Fundamentally sound football player. Keeps his head up on tackles , including big hits. Secures tackles first, goes after ball second. On outside runs, plays the ball carrier outside in to force back into the defense. Solid football player.
Posted on 5/5/25 at 7:46 pm to snackpack
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The D on paper looks so much deeper and stronger than going into last camp
They look better on paper than they have since Kelly came here.
Posted on 5/6/25 at 5:46 am to michael corleone
That’s great to hear he is fundamental sound in tackling, wrapping up first. Usually 99% of these kids now want to try to strip the ball first give up an extra 2-4yds before they try to tackle. They go for the play that happens 1 out of a 100 times versus doing the fundamentals and getting the guy to the ground to prevent extra yards etc.
Posted on 5/6/25 at 6:57 am to eelsuee
Even Mathieu was never a true CB. His accolades had very little to do with his ability to cover. His nickel role was more of a freelancing S than cover CB. Kevin Norwood ate his lunch in the title game. Norwood wasn't even good.
Not LSU but Rod Woodson will forever be the ultimate DB. HOF caliber as a CB or S. Champ Bailey another. As they aged and slowed their instincts never did. Made them excellent S.
Not LSU but Rod Woodson will forever be the ultimate DB. HOF caliber as a CB or S. Champ Bailey another. As they aged and slowed their instincts never did. Made them excellent S.
Posted on 5/6/25 at 7:55 am to Cargeaux89
I might be in the minority here, but with any of these transfers I have a "prove it" mentality. We've had plenty of contributing transfers, but not a lot of studs.
Posted on 5/6/25 at 8:07 am to snackpack
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And you gotta think with spears, Cooley, a healthy Gilbert, toviano or cooley - we have enough here at this spot to be competitive.
Haulcy looks like a SS replacement for Burns. He also looks like a Houston player to me athletically at least on that short highlight film. So we shall see how his skills translate to the SEC. Obviously hope the dude balls out.
Posted on 5/6/25 at 8:15 am to Srobi14
We have by far the most talented roster top to bottom of Kelly's run. Hopefully we can stay healthy and make something happen.
Posted on 5/6/25 at 9:44 am to Scotsdale84
quote:I’d think most fans have this mindset for all players.
I might be in the minority here, but with any of these transfers I have a "prove it" mentality.
Unless you’re in that odd camp who thought Trey Quinn was good.
Posted on 5/6/25 at 9:47 am to NorthstarinLA
quote:I hope that’s true. Im not sure he wrapped up once looking at the highlight clip posted above
That’s great to hear he is fundamental sound in tackling, wrapping up first
Posted on 5/6/25 at 12:16 pm to Cargeaux89
I just watched some highlights of him for the first time. He has great instincts and reaction time. I was thinking he was just a great run stoppers because of all the tackles he has but the kid can cover. Really excited about this guy.
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