FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 24: Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots reacts with teammates during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys in the game at Gillette Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images)
What may the future hold for the “Big Nickel” three-safety defensive system of the New England Patriots when Devin McCourty and Patrick Chung retire?
The New England Patriots have heavily relied on their three-safety “Big Nickel” defensive packages to better match up with the evolving offenses in today’s NFL. This defensive sub package that works well for the Patriots includes four defensive linemen, three safeties, two cornerbacks, and two linebackers.