TruMedia has a metric that measures the passer rating by opposing quarterbacks against coverage players; Joseph ranked third last season (28.0). Emerson, above, was fifth (28.7). Joseph had four interceptions last season, but, with improved talent around him, the Illinois product has the opportunity to put himself in Pro Bowl and All-Pro consideration.
The depth chart has been cleared for Brown to see more playing time this fall. He played less than 400 defensive snaps in 15 games last season but managed two interceptions. As he gains more experience, his play could take a jump.
It’s a fine line cause I want him to be a ball hawk, which he has been. But ball hawks are gonna get toasted sometimes too. And that’s okay as long as he keeps making big plays.
Name a Lions safety with 8 interceptions in his first 2 seasons other than Kerby… I can’t off the top of my head.
Yep. His presence is going to make QBs pull down when they are thinking of launching a deep ball in his vicinity. They will no doubt know his rep as a ballhawk. So, even if his production drops his knack for INTs may result in more sacks.