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Wilson should be in almost every play. After that there are many options. We certainly could avoid using 3 safeties. In any case, Ebner and Moore seem the obvious options to me.
For me, McCourty, Dennard and Arrington are our corners, with Cole as our dime back, although Moore could have that duty if he isn't playing safety.
I am not convinced that Ebner will start or even get major reps. I would start Moore.
IMHO, McCourty and Dennard are our best corners. It is not a time to move McCourty to safety (but then, there never was such a right time). Dowling going to IR should end discussions of moving McCourty. Besides, McCourty is playing reasonably well, certainly well enough for opponents to avoid him much of the time to concentrate on Arrington (and his 158 rating for opposing quarterbacks).
I am curious, do the Pats have any DBs on their Practice Squad? Seems like it would be worth trying out someone with raw ability to see if he can be coached up. I cannot recall hearing about any. I think there was a safety who was added, but later released.