Let me explain what I'm saying again-you're not understanding me.
64 "starting" CB's, right? In base defense.
Nelson's rating out at #48.
so, bottom quarter of starting CB's. That's probably about right. He doesn't suck, he's just being asked to do things beyond his ability. He's kind of/sort of held his own, but he gets PI's a lot and does get burnt some. He's not a legit #2. There are a LOT of starting CB's in the league that also aren't up to the task. Hence-he's #48. That's not really that big of a stretch to understand, right? Relative to others, he's #48. Out of #64.
Add in the nickel corners and that number looks better, but considering that a lot of #2's aren't all that great, then how good are the #3's on those teams? So in other words-that ranking doesn't really SAY anything at all, does it? Not really. His size and physical limitations are what they are. He's miscast as a #2. He's a slot guy, #3 or #4 CB on a PLUS DEFENSE.
Ok? OK.
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