How quickly can rookie Noah Igbinoghene lock down the starting nickel role?
Igbinoghene’s arrival comes with the expectation that he’ll be a high caliber player — this is a first round pick, after all. But how quickly we’ll see Igbinoghene in the starting lineup is a different story, mainly because cornerback Nik Needham is not likely to go quietly into the night. The 2019 rookie defender impressed down the stretch for the Dolphins despite playing with a slew of waiver wire additions and street free agents; so he has some sweat equity with the Dolphins coaches that may be difficult to shake early on.
Igbinoghene is more athletic and has plenty more upside. But can he be the better option right away?