[donkey687]

I wouldn't read this as a slight against Alexander. Locking in the nickel position may be higher in the pecking order than the #2/#3 CB.  Nickel plays 60% of the snaps and should be considered more of a starter than our 3rd DL.  The second CB tends to split time with the third. (i.e. Hoffpauir probably played as many snaps as Harris or Lyons last year when they were all healthy).  Nickel and CB aren't necessarily interchangeable so focusing on one has benefits and if Alexander is our best option at nickel, let the other guys duke it out for the second and third CB spots.'

[donkey687]

I wouldn't read this as a slight against Alexander. Locking in the nickel position may be higher in the pecking order than the #2/#3 CB.  Nickel plays 60% of the snaps and should be considered more of a starter than our 3rd DL.  The second CB tends to split time with the third. (i.e. Hoffpauir probably played as many snaps as Harris or Lyons last year when they were all healthy).  Nickel and CB aren't necessarily interchangeable so focusing on one has benefits and if Alexander is our best option at nickel, let the other guys duke it out for the second and third CB spots.'