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Making the case: Edge or cornerback more important for a Wink Martindale defense?

The New York Giants hired defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale from the Baltimore Ravens after Patrick Graham laterally moved to coach the Las Vegas Raiders under Josh McDaniels. I have the utmost respect for both coordinators, but the philosophies are different.

Graham was top five in man coverage when he was the defensive coordinator under Brian Flores in 2019; that seemed to be more of a Flores’ influence. Sure, Graham ran a ton of zone-match principles, which essentially convert into man coverage once the receiver’s route intentions are identified. However, Graham primarily used true man coverage (Cover-1, 2-Man Under, etc.