Players are learning different positions to allow for movement of players to get the best 11 on the field in case of injury. Whitehead appeared to be one the guys getting a taste at another position, but it now seems like he may very well be moved to the free safety position permanently. This couldn't have happened until this year, because we didn't have anyone to fill his role at the boundary position.
Who will take the boundary spot? Paris Ford will be the first thought for many, and that may well be the case. But don't count out Phil Campbell.
When Whitehead was interviewed the other day about the possible position switch, he was asked about the younger guys who might play the boundary. He talked about Campbell, Garner, and Stocker...in that order. I found it significant that he mentioned Campbell first. When asked "Why Campbell?" he smiled and said he hits really hard.
I've been really high on this kid since the first time I saw his HS highlight film, so I'm not surprised. The idea that 'everyone looks good on film' may be somewhat true; some guys look way better than others on film, and I've got to say, Campbell looks really special on film.
Don't take my word word -- give yourself a treat and go watch this kid on hudl. You won't see him much in coverage, but you will see him playing the boundary safety role, and a guy who is ridiculously explosive, who reads plays very well, absolutely flies to ball, and crushes people, play after play after play. He is the perfect boundary safety.
Who will take the boundary spot? Paris Ford will be the first thought for many, and that may well be the case. But don't count out Phil Campbell.
When Whitehead was interviewed the other day about the possible position switch, he was asked about the younger guys who might play the boundary. He talked about Campbell, Garner, and Stocker...in that order. I found it significant that he mentioned Campbell first. When asked "Why Campbell?" he smiled and said he hits really hard.
I've been really high on this kid since the first time I saw his HS highlight film, so I'm not surprised. The idea that 'everyone looks good on film' may be somewhat true; some guys look way better than others on film, and I've got to say, Campbell looks really special on film.
Don't take my word word -- give yourself a treat and go watch this kid on hudl. You won't see him much in coverage, but you will see him playing the boundary safety role, and a guy who is ridiculously explosive, who reads plays very well, absolutely flies to ball, and crushes people, play after play after play. He is the perfect boundary safety.
