Benford started as a true freshman in college, Elam became a starter later.
Elam is a press corner, Benford is a zone coverage guy, taller, rangier, better tackler (like the guy we let go) perhaps a better initial fit in the McD zone coverage.
Elam's higher ceiling will make likely make him the longer term starter, but yeah, maybe Benford just fits better right now.
Is what it is. Love how McBeanes just go with the better fit at the time, don't let the media distract them.
And we'll end up with two starting calibre DBs instead of just one. Works for me.