The signing of Tony Jefferson has many Ravens fans a little puzzled. Of all the needs the Ravens have, many think that an elite, run-stopping, in-the-box strong safety is the last thing we needed to add.
In addition, some are questioning the scheme fit. How is Jefferson going to fit into a Dean Pees scheme?
At first glance this signing is puzzling indeed, however let’s take a closer look at just how good of a fit Jefferson can be for the Ravens and Pees.
History of the Safety Scheme under Pees
When looking at the way Lardarius Webb and Eric Weddle were used last year, some would say that they were pretty interchangeable.