@texasag1969 said:

And this is the year he either breaks into the lineup or he's gone. How long can we afford to keep him on IR is the question.

No concern there...

Jimmah still has a ton of unpaid rebate money stuffed in his mattress....

@tour2ma said:

2 and 1...

While he may never return to form, if he does...

And this is the year he either breaks into the lineup or he's gone. How long can we afford to keep him on IR is the question.

While he may never return to form, if he does...

@tour2ma said:

College tape.

How many years and how many injuries ago?

@dutch-oven said:

Seems they'd be better in zone than man-to-man, yes?

Tall corners usually struggle turning their hips. 

Nnamdi, Sherm, Crow, Jimmy Smith... a few names off rip that are taller corners.       Being fluid in the hips is one thing, but technique trumps all. 

@unsympathetic said:

Not sure either of these guys could actually beat out Howard Wilson for a roster spot..

Howard Wilson-the man, the myth, the invisible!?

@tiamat63 said:

Tall corners have their place.  Just depends on how you're asking them to play.

Seems they'd be better in zone than man-to-man, yes?

Tall corners usually struggle turning their hips. 

@tiamat63 said:

Tall corners have their place.  Just depends on how you're asking them to play.

this is true.

looking at the entire list of cb's this year, not many, if any ? run a sub 4.4 in the forty.

@hoorta said:

Thank you Mr. Super Scout... Walter Football doesn't think much of Layne- #35 rated... 

Sure, both players have advantages and disadvantages. But overall, NFL.COM has Layne with a slightly higher

grade = 5.8

Justin Layne CB - PROSPECT GRADE 5.8

Isaiah Johnson CB- PROSPECT GRADE 5.7

Go figure.

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/justin-layne?id=32194c41-5955-1215-cffc-8abcb8fc6ac5

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/isaiah-johnson?id=32194a4f-4800-0016-2d84-d0c7257ca660

@hoorta said:

THe is a tall corner who may have to move to safety in the NFL. As a junior, Johnson totaled 45 tackles with seven passes broken up and two interceptions. Johnson helped himself with a fast 40 at the combine. (4.40) 

 

Tall corners have their place.  Just depends on how you're asking them to play.

@the-gipper said:

Howard Wilson hasn’t played a single down in the NFL so how can you tell?

College tape.

@unsympathetic said:

Not sure either of these guys could actually beat out Howard Wilson for a roster spot..

Howard Wilson hasn’t played a single down in the NFL so how can you tell?

@tour2ma said:

6'2"... but whose counting. Might be there Day3, but more likely a 2nd day pick...

I'd prefer another U of H kid on Day 2... Isaiah Johnson. Same height, but 16# heavier and 0.10 (and change) faster in the 40. Went into the Combine a bit of a sleeper, but drew a lot of attention and his stock is rising.

Thank you Mr. Super Scout... Walter Football doesn't think much of Layne- #35 rated... 

Justin Layne*, CB, Michigan State 
Height: 6-3. Weight: 185. 
Projected 40 Time: 4.50. (4.50)
Projected Round (2019): 5-7. 
3/16/19: Layne started out his collegiate career as a wide receiver before being switched to cornerback. The junior totaled 72 tackles with 15 passes broken up and an interception in 2018. He recorded 40 tackles with eight breakups and an interception in 2017.

Here's Johnson #17.    

Isaiah Johnson, CB, Houston 
Height: 6-2. Weight: 207. Arm: 33.63. Hand: 8.25. (he'd never make it as a QB) 
Projected 40 Time: 4.58. 
Projected Round (2019): 3-5. 
3/16/19: In 2018, Johnson recorded 66 tackles with seven passes broken up and two interceptions. He is a tall corner who may have to move to safety in the NFL. As a junior, Johnson totaled 45 tackles with seven passes broken up and two interceptions. Johnson helped himself with a fast 40 at the combine. (4.40) 

 

I'd prefer another U of H kid on Day 2... Isaiah Johnson. Same height, but 16# heavier and 0.10 (and change) faster in the 40. Went into the Combine a bit of a sleeper, but drew a lot of attention and his stock is rising.