Originally Posted by
HollywoodSteel
I’m gonna go out on my optimistic limb and predict a significant jump for Edmunds next year. He’s my new Dupree, for a couple of reasons. I think, much like Dupree he’s physically gifted but didn’t enter the NFL with a TJ and Minka-like football IQ. But as Dupree got his TJ, Edmunds got his Minkah. Now going into that second season with Minkah, Edmunds will make that mental jump and “get it” this year.
The thing that I don’t doubt is Edmunds’s work ethic. He works really hard and wants to be great. When you have the physical tools to go along with that work ethic, all you need is time and an excellent teacher/partner. Minkah might very well be the smartest safety in the NFL. Nick Saban said he had the highest football IQ of ANYONE he ever coached... EVER. Just think about that.
I just watched an interview where Minkah breaks down game film, and he talked about how he and Edmunds communicate. They are always talking about how to disguise coverages... pre snap and on the sidelines. Minkah often talks about how much he loves playing for this defense, and how great their communication is. I’ve heard Joe Haden say the same thing. These guys love learning, communicating, and improving with each other.
Edmunds is really in the best possible position to reach his potential.
I turned out to be right a about Dupree, so hopefully my optimism isn’t misplaced here. But I think my reasoning is sound.