Colts fan here running through trade deadline options at CB. I was hoping to get info straight from the source to bring back to my people — what is the deal with Kaiir Elam? 2022 1st round pick and is now seems to be getting limited snaps even with a Tre White season ender. Is he just bad?
He’s at his best in man coverage, but we mostly run complex zone in our defense. The coaching staff hoped they could teach him our system, and while he seems motivated to learn, he seems to get inside his own head and hesitate on the field.
I think he could thrive in a man-coverage scheme. Really, his only weakness there is that he’s sometimes too physical. His physical traits are still good, he has good athleticism. Once he builds some confidence I think he could be a good press man corner.