Will Downs Start His Career In The Slot?

[MarcusRock]

The 4-2-5 is the nickel defense we’ll play a bunch. The “slot”, is the “5” in the 4-2-5.

Depending on the down, distance, and offensive personal, the slot will be either the “Spur” where he replaces a LB in a “big nickel” for use against 2 TE sets or the “Star” where he replaces the CB in a “traditional nickel” for use against 3 wr sets

It’s the gift of his versatility that allows him to essentially play three different positions. Without him, we are constantly shuffling personnel, tipping our defense to the offense, and being caught with the wrong people on the field when the offense goes with tempo.

This is the first remotely innovative defense we’ve seen in years despite the fact that the concepts have been around for awhile

We just didn’t have a coach who was willing to commit to it until Schottenheimer hired Parker.

So, I imagine we’ll hear lots more about spur and star in training camp

Show off. But what happens when she sells what she sees as shell coverage by the seashore?

 

[MarcusRock]

Things are going to change once they realize he can rush the passer and cover a route at the same time.

Do not doubt me, you’ll be wrong.

You left out that if Aubrey pulls a hammy, Downs can come in and hit a 60-yarder no problem. It'll really sting if Downs hits a 70-yarder like we've been waiting for Aubrey to do all this time.

 

[fivetwos]

You left out that if Aubrey pulls a hammy, Downs can come in and hit a 60-yarder no problem. It'll really sting if Downs hits a 70-yarder like we've been waiting for Aubrey to do all this time.

I’m not sure if he can kick, but I wouldn’t go ruling it out.

 

[Kwyn]

Show off. But what happens when she sells what she sees as shell coverage by the seashore?

You are!

I bet the QB reads her 2-deep shells, so Cover-3s sell their alignment down the sidelines.

 

[charron]

If that gets the best DB's on the field then awesome.

 

[DandyDon52]

Me too
It certain packages Yes Slot
But he should be are stud stong Safety.

maybe he should be called a floating safety lol and he might be anywhere !!

It is going to be interesting to see our defense in action this year.

 

[deerhunter11]

That has been the word since rookie mini camp.

So no surprise.

Downs won't come off the field would be my guess ,when Dallas is in their base defense Downs will play the nickel. He will move to free safety some, I doubt he comes off the field much when Dallas is on defense.

 

[ScipioCowboy]

They keep saying that Downs will be in the slot about 70% of the time.

Aren’t modern defenses in nickel about 70 percent of the time?