Seahawks top draft pick Devon Witherspoon is adapting to playing the nickel spot for the team so far in training camp. Witherspoon's tenacity could make the slot a perfect fit for his talents alongside Riq Woolen, Mike Jackson and Tre Brown. FOX13
pick Devon Witherspoon to line up in when he was selected in this spring's NFL Draft, the nickel position appears to suit the rookie cornerback just fine.
"There’s so many more assignments that are intricate to the running game that aren’t part of the corner position," Carroll said. "Being in an area where he gets to pressure as well. He’s got blitz pick up stuff. He’s got all kinds of things that he has to do. I’m telling you it’s not hard for him. It’s easy for him to learn the stuff. He’s going to be able to get it down and that’s not going to be the concern. It’s just which is the best mix and combination for us.
"Outside, you are kind of on an island. You get the bigger type of receivers. In the slot, you get the shiftier guys and get to be in the run fit a little bit more. In the league, they move their top guys to the slot as well. You get a lot of good reps at both," Witherspoon said. "It’s part of my game that people should realize that I bring to the table," Witherspoon said. "I’m kind of undersized but I just don’t want people to underestimate me thinking ‘Oh he's not that big so he won't hit you.’ That’s a lie. I just try to be as physical as I can be and want to bring a lot of juice.""There’s so many more assignments that are intricate to the running game that aren’t part of the corner position," Carroll said.
While Witherspoon sat out a portion of practice on Monday with a possible injury, he's already made a strong impression about the type of player he could be for the Seahawks.
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