I agree that we can't afford to lose Smoot in favor of a 30 year old average starting corner with mediocre speed. I think Harris is probably one of the best nickel backs in the league and could make a decent #2, but because we don't get much of a rush from the front 4, we need near-shutdown corners and that's what Smoot and Springs gives us.
Who knows, maybe Williams could mask Smoot's absence, but I'd like to see our defense return intact. I'd hate to see our offense improve, only to watch our defense slide.
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