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Leonhard steps in
With Whitner sidelined by a tight hamstring Jim Leonhard stepped in at the starting strong safety position. Leonhard is regarded as one of the more mentally astute players on the roster and knows the responsibilities of both safety positions equally well.
Leonhard has also been part of the team's first nickel defense as he slides in at a safety position while Whitner mans the slot.
The Wisconsin product benefited from the extra reps Wednesday as he wrestled an interception away from Peerless Price in the end zone in 7-on-7 red zone work.
Webster moved up
As the vacant right cornerback job waits for a player to effectively stake a claim to it in training camp, the defensive staff continues to rotate players in at the position with the first unit. Veteran Jason Webster was plugged in at the starting right cornerback spot Wednesday, initially in the nickel package with Ashton Youboty being worked in the slot.
Webster wasn't tested much however, which to an extent was an indication of his coverage ability.
Lynch has burst
In addition to solid hands Marshawn Lynch continues to show a good burst coming out of the backfield and when making cuts. Lynch, who has split out wide a lot during the OTA sessions realizes there's a bit more on his plate than the average rookie in terms of assignments.
"The knowledge I have to gather as far as being back there in the backfield and then splitting out at receiver is more than I've had in the past," said Lynch. "I just have to take a greater focus with it."
With Whitner sidelined by a tight hamstring Jim Leonhard stepped in at the starting strong safety position. Leonhard is regarded as one of the more mentally astute players on the roster and knows the responsibilities of both safety positions equally well.
Leonhard has also been part of the team's first nickel defense as he slides in at a safety position while Whitner mans the slot.
The Wisconsin product benefited from the extra reps Wednesday as he wrestled an interception away from Peerless Price in the end zone in 7-on-7 red zone work.
Webster moved up
As the vacant right cornerback job waits for a player to effectively stake a claim to it in training camp, the defensive staff continues to rotate players in at the position with the first unit. Veteran Jason Webster was plugged in at the starting right cornerback spot Wednesday, initially in the nickel package with Ashton Youboty being worked in the slot.
Webster wasn't tested much however, which to an extent was an indication of his coverage ability.
Lynch has burst
In addition to solid hands Marshawn Lynch continues to show a good burst coming out of the backfield and when making cuts. Lynch, who has split out wide a lot during the OTA sessions realizes there's a bit more on his plate than the average rookie in terms of assignments.
"The knowledge I have to gather as far as being back there in the backfield and then splitting out at receiver is more than I've had in the past," said Lynch. "I just have to take a greater focus with it."
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