Comments on: Taking a closer look: Cody Grimm

By: pewtermatt

pewtermatt — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:43:38 +0000

The closing speed issue is for open field, lined up one on one with wide receivers, he does not have the down field speed to catch up to receivers and coming across the field or in a receivers break, he does not have the best speed in the world. In the box though, he has the burst to get to the ball carrier and keep everything in front of him.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 14:24:39 +0000

There seems to be a glaring condradiction regarding his closing speed in this article. In the same paragraph these two statements were made:
“He lacks closing speed and does not have a great change of direction …” and “He has decent short range speed and can close quickly for a tackle.”
I think an accurate statement would be that for a college linebacker he had good speed and quickness, but as an NFL safety he will have below average speed and will need to rely on instinct and proper technique.
Not trying to split hairs, just an observation.

By: pewtermatt

pewtermatt — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:11:53 +0000

I agree, I can seem Grimm coming up with a fumble recovery or a special play that could turn a game around for the Bucs, he is just that type of special player. I find it difficult to see him at safety or linebacker, but I could see Raheem and company create special packages that could use his speed. He will be fun to watch for years to come.