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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
Yes.
Because of the versatility and what he could free up Spags to do with Mathieu. If you're arguing for Rapp, that's how you're doing it (I just like Adderly more).
You could have two almost completely interchangeable safeties who could go into the box or back into coverage on any given snap. Hell, they could slip into short zones or even the slot and free up some interesting blitz possibilities. It really makes it tough to guess how to deploy route combinations or even protections when you don't know who's gonna be going up/back, releasing or running.
I think that's probably what Crow envisions with Thornhill; I simply think Adderly plays with a litte more edge and a brings a little better skill in space. And I think that's what the Rapp fans are envisioning as well, but I don't think Rapp has the agility/fluidity to be a real asset in single-high. If I'm comparing Thornhill to Addrerly I'm comparing Rapp to Abrams.
I think Adderly can be the second swiss army knife back there that opens up a lot of possibilities.
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The only thing I disagree with is comparing Rapp to Abram. I think a little more highly of Rapp and a little less of Abram. Honestly, I think Abram reminds of Thomas Davis, who ended up being a linebacker in the NFL.