31. The touchdown pass to Jurevicius was a play several teams have used to exploit the Cowboys, who were caught with middle linebacker Dat Ngyuen covering a slot receiver. 32. Watkins has generally been used in the past as the slot receiver, but can play the other receiver positions as well. 33. When the team uses a slot receiver, Mathis usually is the man. 34. Williams is also still learning the one-on-one skills he will need to become the nickel defender assigned to the slot receiver in obvious passing situations. 35. The Falcons plan to start him as a slot receiver, Jones said. |
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