Dunbar was likely signed to be the starting right corner when we are in base defense, but that doesn't mean we wouldn't then kick him inside during nickel. Nickel CB is an increasingly important role and in my view not having a good nickel is why we played so much base last year.
Sports Hernia":121ta85q said:
True, but it’s also hard to defend a pass when you don’t see it because you refuse to turn you head when the ball is coming.
This is mildly off topic but KJ has a really interesting interview on Gamepass about this and its more complicated than many fans think.
We want players to turn their heads so they can locate the ball for a potential interception which is the best outcome. However, in doing so they lose track of the receiver and in particular the receiver's hands. In many coverage situations players are told instead to key directly on the receivers hands in order to guarantee the pass breakup rather than taking the higher risk gamble.
Often times when we see middling coverage players not turning their heads that is what they have been told to do in that situation due to their limited coverage ability compared to the receiver. It's a risk/reward decision that only pays off when your guy is a match for the other guy athletically.