Sicilian
PatsFans.com Supporter
PatsFans.com Supporter
2021 Weekly Picks Winner
2023 Weekly Picks Winner
- Joined
- Dec 6, 2007
- Messages
- 12,637
- Reaction score
- 21,522
Alfonzo Dennard not with the Patriots' 1 in the base D. Comes on in nickel, plays in the base with second team for 7-on-7s.
I know it is way too early to read anything into this, but that would mean that Dowling is out with Talib on the outside as the starting corners, and Arrington is the backup/4th CB.
I'd be ok with that, if that's how it shakes down. I think Dowling is built to be an outside corner, so assuming health (and competence), it would be nice to have him entrenched as the starter there in case the worst happens with the Dennard situation.
The other question would be, is Alfonzo as effective against slot receivers? I'm guessing he can do it, but it would be something to watch.