CB Positional help in 3-3-5 and Nickel Formations?

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Hey everyone, I’m using the Panthers playbook and running 3-3-5 and Nickel formations. I need some advice on where to place LTD Rasul Douglas (86). Currently got Douglas at CB1, I have Jaire Alexander (82) at CB2 with Troy Vincent (84) at CB3 and slot specialist. Mekhi Blackmon is at CB4 but he rarely touches the field. Any suggestions on how to best utilize these CBs in this setup? Thanks!

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It's all dependent on your scheme do you blitz? Do you play strict zone? Strict man etc.

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You may want to keep them exactly as is. Your best db against their best WR and troy Vincent dominating the slot. There are certain blitzes out of nickel packages where you would want speed at the slot because they become the outside of the QB contain animation and come off the edge great, but not if you're going to leave your defense vulnerable over the top.

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