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We had 3 safeties on the field in the majority of plays in 2017. This could be because Harmon was a better choice than a 3rd LB or 3rd corner. That was my understanding.
However, if the big nickel is a preferred option in many situations, that is different entirely.
In the first situation, the 4th safety would only play if there are 2 injuries. Even then, a corner could move to safety.
HOWEVER, if the big nickel is an important part of our defense, then we basically have 3 starters at safety (rather than 3 at corner). If this is the case a 4th safety who can come in off the bench is a important need for the team.
However, if the big nickel is a preferred option in many situations, that is different entirely.
In the first situation, the 4th safety would only play if there are 2 injuries. Even then, a corner could move to safety.
HOWEVER, if the big nickel is an important part of our defense, then we basically have 3 starters at safety (rather than 3 at corner). If this is the case a 4th safety who can come in off the bench is a important need for the team.