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Ernest Ray Snell Jr 

How are the Secondaries today different from when it was U, Ronnie, Eric and Carlton playing do u think yall could handle todays Wide Receivers.

Dwight’s answer:

Ernest,

I see the difference very clearly and it’s all about technique.  There are a few defensive backs that are fundamentally sound in the NFL.  That is the biggest difference.  Also the secondary works as a unit.  I knew where Ronnie, Eric and Carlton were and they knew where I was.  We were always on the same page and there was little to no mental mistakes.  I don’t see the cohesiveness as much in today’s players.

As far as shutting  down the WR’s of today’s NFL.  I know we would be just as successful as we were back in the day.  We might have to change our style a bit because of the rule changes but I believe we would still be able to handle them.  After all, we are still the only secondary in NFL history to selected to the Pro Bowl in 1984! 

Dwight Hicks

Patrick Willis/Nate Clements combo does not remind me of Lott/Hicks combo. Ronnie and I worked well together because we were both densive backs along with Eric Wright and Carlton Williamson. Patrick Willis is a linebacker and Nate Clements is a defensive back. Sorry dude give me a better analogy the next time!

The 49ers really wanted to solidify their offensive line by selecting two big dominant O-lineman, Anthony Davis and Mike Iupati. They are expected to come in and start right away because of how high they were drafted. Both come from offenses that were very balance in their offensive schemes so I feel the 49er offense is a great fit for them. The question is how well will both players progress when faced with more complicated defensive schemes in the NFL. We shall watch it all unfold very soon. Good move.

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