The preseason game is crucial for players vying for starting and reserve roles, notably between Jordan Fuller, Xavier Watts, and DeMarcco Hellams for the safety position next to Jessie Bates. Hellams has emerged in the competition, earning first-team reps. The nickel role is likely to be claimed by Alford, who has had an inconsistent career but has shown potential in previous seasons. Observers expect Watts to win the starting safety job, while Hellams and Fuller are set for significant contributions. The depth of the defense is key to its overall performance.
Jordan Fuller, Xavier Watts, and DeMarcco Hellams are competing for a starting job next to Jessie Bates, with Hellams having impressively inserted himself into the mix.
Alford appears to be in the lead for the nickel role despite a disappointing 2024 season; prior performances suggest he can regain his form.
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