
Many 49ers likely remember the term, “big nickel.” This was a defensive scheme that Mike Nolan liked when he was the coach here, one that replaced a linebacker with a safety and which is designed to give defenses an advantage …
Extra Point:The defense the 49ers are faced with will be interesting. Davis and Walker are a miss match against linebackers - so I can see the Giants going heavy at safety, but Gore can light it up if they don't stack the box. Moreover, if the Giants change up what they do to accommodate the 49ers offense, then they may be off balance the entire game.
