Why was Roy playing corner yesterday?

Marktui

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I saw it twice, but RW was playing a receiver on the line of scrimmage. I don't believe it was on the slot either, cause the slot is usually Newman and Glenn goes to the outside. Either way, he didn't do a very good job, it was on the 3rd and inches play and if McNabb had hit Lewis with a decent pass it could have gone for a good 15 yards.

Also that corner blitz by Henry, what was that all about? He never even got close to McNabb. I know Watkins is a rookie, but he has got to remember that he really had no one over the top of him on that coverage, so he has to keep that receiver in front of him, give him hitch or out route and make the tackle, but don't give up the 80 yard TD and give them all the momentum back in the game.
 

joseephuss

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The SS will often play corner when the defense remains in their base package and the other team goes to 3 wide. Part of the job.
 
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