A Giants' perspective on new Dolphins safety Gibril Wilson
by Matty I on Mar 9, 2009 1:21 PM EDT
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PrintUpon the Dolphins' signing of safety Gibril Wilson, I thought I should at least contact somebody who has watched him play a lot more than I and hear what he had to say. So I decided to turn to 'ETVal' from Big Blue View - SBN's NY Giants blog. Why him and not a Raiders' blogger? Because Wilson actually saw a lot of time as New York's free safety - the position he'll be playing in Miami. Here's what 'ETVal' writes about Gibril:
After Gibril Wilson's rookie season with the New York Giants in 2004, we thought he was headed for stardom. He has never quite made it to that level. As a Giant he tended to disappear in some games, but Wilson is a very good football player.
He is very athletic, a tremendous playmaker against the run -- as Football Outsiders pointed out -- and is useful as a blitzer. My recollection is that he can be taken advantage of in single coverage against wide receivers or quality tight ends, but so can most safeties.
As Giants fans we were disappointed that Wilson would leave a defending Super Bowl champion, but he was given superstar money by Oakland. He's not a superstar.
As for character, he has never been in any trouble that I can recall, he doesn't run his mouth and he doesn't draw unneeded attention to himself. He shows up and plays hard on Sunday.
If you're expecting Troy Polamalu you will be disappointed. If you are expecting a good football player who will occasionally look brilliant you will love Wilson.
A good footbal player who will occasionally look brilliant? Works for me!
Thanks to 'ETVal' for taking a few minutes to do this for us. And for more on anything NY Giants, be sure to check out Big Blue View.
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lol awesome
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by Little Nicky 21 on Mar 9, 2009 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I got "one upped".......lol
mine was a younger, fresh outta the box Wilson..
You’ll have to scroll some..
http://www.thephinsider.com/2009/2/26/772737/dolphins-sign-safety-gibri
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by HuskerDolphin on Mar 9, 2009 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
i think he will be better than expected.
the one thing I like about our coaches is that they put players in situations where they can be successful, and they get player to play beyond their potential.
-LCFF
A good footbal player who will occasionally look brilliant
Hes more than a good football player.
I am from NJ, I saw him play in many games and have seen him do better than what this write up says. I always liked him and considered him better than most Safeties in the league.
I think this guys is just bitter Gibril left for Oakland.
He will be great for the Fins
The Patriots Suck
He will be a good fit for us
We have the two leading tacklers among safties if they both can stay healthy there is no doubt that our secondary will be dangerous not to mention if we get a big physical corner.
Ahhhh Ta Ta Ta Ta Bye Bye Foy518
I kinda hope Bell and Wilson don't have to make many tackles...
If the phins front seven can stop the run consistently, they won’t be needed for run support. I want them to be ball hawks and make int’s. 6 each would be nice.
they both (bell & wilson)
have similar skill sets, which allows for great flexibility without showing your hand. they have both played free & strong so the opposing offense wont know who’s doing what regardless of what side they line up on. it should create confusion and great opportunities for the defense.
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by uncle finster on Mar 9, 2009 5:45 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
I think Wilson is the best signing during FA. Safeties that make big plays are huge for a D. Both of these guys have that ability.
I cant wait:>)
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by uncle finster on Mar 9, 2009 6:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Good signing
Its great that we have two physical safeties now and i cant wait to see them play.
MIAMI IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE NUMBER 1 BABY
now we just need a CB.
Preferably a young ball hawk with good cover skills who enjoys long walks on the beach.
"How can I blame you
When it's me I can't forgive?"
-From the Unforgiven III off of Death Magnetic
DRC :)
Not going to happen but one can never start thinking of Christmas too early.
Anyway, the description and summary of Wilson:
“…A good football player who will occasionally look brilliant…”
Could be applied towards to quite a few of our players and tells you exactly the type of individual the Trifecta is building the team around.
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