Coach Gene Clemons breaks down how the Giants likely intend to deploy ILB Isaiah Simmons as the nickel and money linebacker.
revealed that New York Giants defensive coordinator Shane Bowen planned to deploy inside linebacker Isaiah Simmons to a role similar to what he played in Arizona.
Because of the nature of NFL offenses and their passing capabilities, most defenses use a nickel package as their base defense. The nickel package puts five defensive backs on the field at the expense of replacing one of the linebackers, the idea being to sacrifice size for athleticism and coverage ability.
The role would be a dime position, with six defensive backs on the field. Again, Simmons allows them to keep a bigger athletic body on the field in these pressure situations.
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