[Hulk01]

Last year, our nickel was almost always a safety.  We deployed him (usually Hoff) up near the line of scrimmage and matched against the slot receiver. 

Assuming the coaches sticks with this big nickel concept, Edwards seems the best bet as our fifth defensive back.  He's the nearest thing to Hoff and played that role when Hoff was out last year.  Buncom, now a safety, seems the next man up/next best choice. 

[Hulk01]

Last year, our nickel was almost always a safety.  We deployed him (usually Hoff) up near the line of scrimmage and matched against the slot receiver. 

Assuming the coaches sticks with this big nickel concept, Edwards seems the best bet as our fifth defensive back.  He's the nearest thing to Hoff and played that role when Hoff was out last year.  Buncom, now a safety, seems the next man up/next best choice.