I agree on the combine numbers as I couldn't find anywhere speed before the weight gain. I think speed does matter, especially when you those speedy receivers running post patterns at you.
And I also voiced my concerns over Arch in my original message (see below). I didn't want to emphasize it as I've never been sold on Arch but whenever I criticize him, people here jumped all over me. I once said I would take both Seattle's young safeties over Arch (Boulware and Hamlin) and got skewered. I've always felt Arch is full of effort, but doesn't have the natural body bulk to be a consistent run stopper without getting hurt (as opposed to someone like Rodney Harrison or Roy Williams) and doesn't have the cover skills to play the pass. Too many times he is in the area and can't make the play on the ball.
I've always liked Arch as a backup/nickle player you bring in on special situations and play on special teams. And by the way, this is a repeat of my views BEFORE his injury plagued season this year.
Here is the scouting report on Archuleta, doesn't sound like a great FS.
Negatives…Very slender in the lower body, lacking leg drive to maintain position vs. the larger blockers...While he shows good zone coverage ability, he lacks the sudden burst out of his backpedal you would look for in a safety...Has mediocre jumping ability, making him less effective in deep pass coverage...Hands are also questionable, as he will drop the easy interception.
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Originally Posted by ramhard
I worry that you've taken your best LB, and made him a mediocre safety who doesn't have the range to cover receivers, a safety who can't cover receivers to free [ARCH], and have a linebacker core that has NO ONE you can count on. Means now you must draft/FA 3 linebackers, plus a free safety.
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