Chris Chester Signs

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Originally Posted by Monkeydad

You're missing the point, he's not switching to NT...he has been a NT.

Played NT in college and was used like one occasionally with NY too.

Yes, but he was a 4-3 NT. The Giants have a 4-3 defense, much different than having the experience of being a 3-4 NT. They are similar, but not the same. The reason Franklin seemed like a target, was because of his experience. Once again, Cofield could become a good 3-4 NT, but he could not. Much different than bringing a vet that has already the experience of being a 3-4 NT.

Now, if we are running a Wade Phillip-style of the 3-4, then Cofield would seem more suited as nose, since that style of the 3-4 uses a lighter NT that attacks the gap (like Ratliff with the Cowboys).

Still, Cofield could become a good traditional 3-4 NT, but we also have Bryant, Jenkins, and Neild who could do the same.