what I said would have DJ Reed, Bryce Hall, Sauce Gardner, Michael Carter II all on the field at the same time. They are the best players we have and deserve to be on the field. DJ Reed matchups against the speed slot receivers. Both Hall & Sauce have the length to take on those lanky tall esq receivers. Does not stop Reed from playing on the outside. Bryce Hall could matchup as a slot guy against the tight ends, even running backs when we have three corners on the field.
with Carter II he is the fourth corner on the field but he has ability to play safety. Reasons why Jordan Whitehead plays in the box can be considered that Kam Chancellor role at linebacker. CJ Mosley & Whitehead in 4-2-5 Nickel defenses. Can throw in Quincy with Sherwood in 43 Base & Under sets. Whitehead moves back to safety in those sets with MC2, Joyner & Pinnock.
I don’t know about Whitehead as a LB. Seems risky. But you never know with this coaching staff. They seem to like smaller, faster players at LB. Whitehead is a great tackler, so there’s that.