(02-07-2024, 08:16 PM)flgatorsandjags Wrote:

(02-07-2024, 08:08 PM)ClemsonOrangeJaguar Wrote: Here are the ratings in Zone Coverage 


CB NFL Rating Allowed (Zone):

1.7- Nate Wiggins
35.0- Cooper DeJean
45.5- TJ Tampa
51.4- Khyree Jackson
58.4- Terrion Arnold
63.0- Kamari Lassiter
77.3- Kool-Aid McKinstry

Nielsen played more man than any defense in the league last year so if we go corner in the first he will look at the best corners in man first.  DeJean very good in both along with being a good returner.  Where is Mitchell on that list because I know he is very good in zone as well?

No doubt, there are some very good cornerbacks in this draft. I just don't see that taking one in the 1st round would be wise. Campbell was considered by many a top 10 corner prior to getting hurt and his play definitely suffered upon returning. Darious Williams had a very good season- possibly his best since becoming a pro. He is home grown and would likely be more than willing to re-structure his deal. The $10 million cap hit is definitely something that could be adjusted. Just because Nielson has preferred man coverage doesn't mean he is incapable of utilizing different schemes which factor in each player's skillset. Offensive or defensive line should be the priority in the early rounds unless someone drops significantly below where they are predicted to go. Bowers, Odunze and Nabers would fall ito that category- especially if they let Ridley walk. Still would be a hard decision between these 3 players, JPJ and Fuaga. That's why they need to be active in free agency by signing one of the top guards and possibly a center.

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