The NFL has grown into more and more of a passing league over the past two decades, and teams have been adjusting their roster-building strategies accordingly. Last week, The Ringer NFL columnist Danny Kelly put together an extensive rundown on how the slot corner has become a premium position.
Slot receivers are no longer purely a specialty position, as we see some top tier receivers regularly lining up inside. Danny pointed out some notable examples, including Larry Fitzgerald, Adam Thielen, and Keenan Allen. Great performers are spending more time there, and that means teams need to invest more in free agency and scouting dollars to find necessary defensive counters.