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1 hour ago, BruceVilanch said:

This FO is incredible at evaluating DB's. Dane Jackson, Levi, and Benford are all late round/UDFA, Tre is an all pro, and Elam looks like he will be a long term starter at #2.

 

To say nothing of Hamlin and Jacquon Johnson.  If Jackson hadn't been hurt in the Titans game then the #1 defense would have started a 7th rounder and three 6th rounders against the Dolphins two weeks ago.  

[Bob in STL]

1 hour ago, mrags said:

With Jackson, Benford, Elam, T. Johnson, And Tre back healthy with Hyde out. Do we run some kind of D that only utilizes 1 safety? Keep Elam and Tre on islands where everyone else plays a zone? 
 

sorry, don’t know defensive schemes here besides genealogies. Is this something they think about? Could have 5 solid corners that all could be considered starters in this league. 

I thought I read somewhere that Benford could be targeted for a safety spot at some point, but I don't which safety spot.  Seem like DBs in this defense do not always fit the traditional definition, especially the nickel, SS, and FS positions.  

 

From what I can tell, Hamlin is doing well in Hyde's spot.  

[mrags]

Just now, Bob in STL said:

I thought I read somewhere that Benford could be targeted for a safety spot at some point, but I don't which safety spot.  Seem like DBs in this defense do not always fit the traditional definition, especially the nickel, SS, and FS positions.  

 

From what I can tell, Hamlin is doing well in Hyde's spot.  

They just seem to be so strong and so deep at the spot now. I could see them playing with 4 or 5 CBs along with 1 Safety in certain situations. 

[MJS]

2 hours ago, mrags said:

With Jackson, Benford, Elam, T. Johnson, And Tre back healthy with Hyde out. Do we run some kind of D that only utilizes 1 safety? Keep Elam and Tre on islands where everyone else plays a zone? 
 

sorry, don’t know defensive schemes here besides genealogies. Is this something they think about? Could have 5 solid corners that all could be considered starters in this league. 

Benford could transition to safety. I think that's his best shot at getting on the field once Tre comes back. Maybe not this year, but in future years.