Malcolm Jenkins could see more nickel
 

GM Mickey Loomis said the Saints will consider moving FS Malcolm Jenkins to nickel back on passing downs in an effort to get first-round pick Kenny Vaccaro on the field.

This suggests the Saints are indeed planning to keep both Jenkins and Roman Harper. It's also possible the scenario could be reversed, with Vaccaro manning the slot on passing downs. The Saints didn't take Vaccaro at No. 15 overall with a limited role in mind. He'll play major snaps for a defense that was one of the worst in league history last season.

Source: Jeff Duncan on Twitter

Re: Malcolm Jenkins could see more nickel
 

We could see Malcolm even more at just plain old CB by the time the season runs into the post.... You didn't see it here first, but you saw it here.

Re: Malcolm Jenkins could see more nickel
 

Doesn't matter where he is on the field he's getting picked on!!!!

Re: Malcolm Jenkins could see more nickel
 

This is gonna be a good year for Malcolm, just y'all wait and see.

Re: Malcolm Jenkins could see more nickel
 

Wait a minute, I thought Harper was the problem at safety?

So now Payton personally spoke with Jenkins about drafting Vacarro, and has now informed Jenkins that he'll be the NB on passing downs instead of FS.

Hmmm, interesting.

Re: Malcolm Jenkins could see more nickel
 

Jenkins is far better than you relate.

If he has a bit of pressure up front and a little coverage help he will definitely have a good year. I really like the kid.

Re: Malcolm Jenkins could see more nickel
 

He is ... on passing downs.

Re: Malcolm Jenkins could see more nickel
 

Jenkins should be a Cornerback...

Re: Malcolm Jenkins could see more nickel
 

I like Jenkins also. I always have. I just think he has been used wrong.

Re: Malcolm Jenkins could see more nickel
 

If we get more pressure up front all the DBs will have a better year