Re: NFL Starting-Caliber Corners: How many do ya need? | |
There's definitely something to this. Look at the recent offensive success of teams like Indianapolis and New England. You see a lot of three wideout sets. Slot receivers are very important to today's game simply because of the matchup problems they can create. Same thing goes for the athletic, receiving tight end. A base 4-3/3-4 is at a disadvantage. No wonder the 3rd corner is so prevalent.
I read something along the same lines on NFL.com about the "big nickel" package, which is actually a three safety formation. The article was mentioning it, specifically in relation to the Minnesota Vikings and their recent drafting of safety Tyrell Johnson.
Johnson has excellent cover skills for a safety, but also has the size and strength to support the run and cover athletic tight ends.
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