The Carolina Panthers brought in 19 undrafted rookies to compete for roster spots this summer. The Observer broke down the ...

Ever since Brent Venables was hired as the head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners, he has brought with him a unique position to their defense that they didn't have previously. Venables' "Cheetah" position ...

He re-signed the leader of the defense, linebacker Bobby Wagner ... where some believe he’s best suited, as a big nickel or hybrid linebacker. Over the past two years, he recorded 16 passes ...

The San Francisco 49ers need rookie defensive back Upton Stout to deliver — and fast — with the team banking on the ...

Branch and Joseph might just be the best safety duo in the NFL. But behind them? The Lions are banking on a battle for the ...

The Cowboys still have questions to answer at several defensive positions; plus, what if George Pickens is a fit and puts up ...

Then came the NFL draft, where New Orleans loaded up the spine of its defense with three consecutive ... in specific packages — potentially a big nickel, in which he’d work out of the slot ...

Patricia discussed the Buckeyes' defensive line depth after losing four starters this offseason and why the nickel position is integral to "multiplicity" within his defense. He also touched on ...

Like Mitchell, Alexander (6-4, 304) proved he belonged with the big boys at the Senior Bowl ... Riley (5-11, 194 pounds) can play both cornerback and nickel and totaled eight interceptions ...

Those who have been covering the Raiders specifically -- such as myself -- aren't the only ones who see a big jump in Las ...