Unfazed by his draft slide, P.J. Williams sets his sights on winning the Saints’ nickel cornerback role

ChrisXVI · 05-28-2015, 04:13 PM

Only problem is he's never played in the slot.

Danno · 05-28-2015, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Only problem is he's never played in the slot.

Thats got me wondering... whats the main trait that differentiates slot CB versus perimeter CB?

I know perimeter CB's have the sideline to help, and usually cover the elite WR's but slot guys must be prepared for left/right/short/deep usually by a cat quick Lance Moore type who gets a head start before being engaged by a CB.

And I wonder if it's really hard for a CB who played perimeter in college to adjust to playing the slot?

I really have no idea.

frydaddy · 05-28-2015, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Thats got me wondering... whats the main trait that differentiates slot CB versus perimeter CB?

I know perimeter CB's have the sideline to help, and usually cover the elite WR's but slot guys must be prepared for left/right/short/deep usually by a cat quick Lance Moore type who gets a head start before being engaged by a CB.

And I wonder if it's really hard for a CB who played perimeter in college to adjust to playing the slot?

I really have no idea.

I would guess that short area quickness is probably the biggest reason as far as physical attributes go. Like you pointed out, the guys they're covering tend to be that type of player.

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ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Unfazed by his draft slide, P.J. Williams sets his sights on winning the Saints’ nickel cornerback role Only problem is he's never played in the slot.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,758	Re: Unfazed by his draft slide, P.J. Williams sets his sights on winning the Saints’ nickel cornerback role Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Only problem is he's never played in the slot. Thats got me wondering... whats the main trait that differentiates slot CB versus perimeter CB? I know perimeter CB's have the sideline to help, and usually cover the elite WR's but slot guys must be prepared for left/right/short/deep usually by a cat quick Lance Moore type who gets a head start before being engaged by a CB. And I wonder if it's really hard for a CB who played perimeter in college to adjust to playing the slot? I really have no idea. ChrisXVI likes this.

05-28-2015, 06:27 PM	#3
frydaddy 1000 Posts + Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Lafayette Posts: 1,965 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Unfazed by his draft slide, P.J. Williams sets his sights on winning the Saints’ nickel cornerback role Originally Posted by Danno Thats got me wondering... whats the main trait that differentiates slot CB versus perimeter CB? I know perimeter CB's have the sideline to help, and usually cover the elite WR's but slot guys must be prepared for left/right/short/deep usually by a cat quick Lance Moore type who gets a head start before being engaged by a CB. And I wonder if it's really hard for a CB who played perimeter in college to adjust to playing the slot? I really have no idea. I would guess that short area quickness is probably the biggest reason as far as physical attributes go. Like you pointed out, the guys they're covering tend to be that type of player.

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