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What really could hurt having 8 men in the box and using the FS as the safeguard for those late cutbacks would probably be a well run QB rollout when the FS bites.  Would probably leave a 1 on 1 against the deep threat.

Yes, I do believe safeties are as important to the defense than ever before.  While CBs value has been declining due to the rules safeties must have that complete package.

Are they instinctive during a zone scheme?

Can they tackle?

Can they cover TEs that looks like Olineman from 20 years ago?

When in doubt, can they put fear into the eyes of receivers?

Overall, I wouldn't say safeties were the biggest jump in value for a defensive coordinators.  I truly believe that pass rushers are the new CBs (or trend).  Because of the 4 to 5 WR sets that teams are employing, it is more important to have a good front four to get to the QB without any extra man.

When LT came in, no one has ever seen a LB lke LT before.  Speed, agility and just a beast then the NFL started to catch up and at least emulate what the Giants were doing with the LBers.  They were the "hot" trend during the LT era.  Only a few have really pass the mustard since LT left which is saying a lot about no.56.

Hi, i'm 26 years old from Brooklyn, NY.  Born and raised in Brooklyn as well.  Lifelong Giants fan.  Since my family is Chinese, they do not like football. 

I never really posted in BBWC but read many of your posts.  After the split or something, I didn't know where you guys went until someone blurb it out.  Lo and behold, you guys are all here.  Can't wait to read everyone's post again.