Eugene

Wilson

For IDP players, it will be interesting to watch if Wilson makes his long-rumored switch back to cornerback this offseason. He’s turned into a Pro Bowl quality safety though.

Wilson is New England’s projected starting free safety. It’s been rumored he might return to his natural cornerback position.

It appears his move from free safety will be permanent. Ellis Hobbs will start opposite him, with Asante Samuel playing the nickel back role. While it leaves New England thin at safety, Wilson’s cover skills are more valuable at cornerback.

Wilson will start opposite SS Rodney Harrison. Ellis Hobbs and Asante Samuel are slated to be New England’s starting cornerbacks.

Wilson actually had a pick taken away by a penalty, then made an interception on the next play anyway. Other Pats defenders with big days included Rodney Harrison’s seven tackle, two sack, one forced fumble performance.

With Tyrone Poole injured, Wilson could start opposite Asante Samuel. Marc Bulger, Isaac Bruce, and Torry Holt are stronger plays than normal against New England this week.

Randall Gay will be the nickel back. This actually hurts his IDP value. Dexter Reid could earn time at safety and has a little IDP upside.

He’s unlikely to return. Barely used rookie safety Dexter Reid will get playing time.

Something about Wilson and Super Bowls doesn’t work. He tore a groin muscle in last year’s Super Bowl and now this. Both times his replacements were scorched for TDs that nearly cost New England a championship or two.