If Neal doesn’t play, his snaps likely will be divided between third-year pro Jarius Wynn and second-year pro C.J. Wilson. The 6-foot-3, 285-pound Wynn typically plays in the nickel defense because he’s the better pass rusher. Considering how often the Saints use three or more receivers, Capers could use his nickel package extensively.
“He’s done a nice job in (the nickel),” defensive line coach Mike Trgovac said. “When he came in here, that’s been his main focus, and I’ve worked more with him on that. But this is his third year now, and we’ve been working on his run stuff, too.”
Wilson is listed at 6-3 and 290 pounds, but is probably closer to 300 pounds, which makes him more stout against the run. He missed one preseason game because of a concussion but returned for the finale against the Chiefs and hasn’t been listed on this week’s injury report.
“C.J. adds a little bit more size,” Trgovac said. “I don’t know what their exact weights are, but C.J.’s probably 12 to 14 pounds heavier that (Wynn), so that’s probably the biggest difference. I’ve probably worked more with C.J. on run stuff with him being a big, 300-pound guy.”
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