January 18th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in From: Pro Football Weekly
While the rapid emergence of Cardinals first-round draft pick Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie as a quality cover corner against the likes of Roddy White and Steve Smith was deservedly cited as perhaps the biggest single reason behind the defense’s dramatic improvement in the postseason, team insiders believe CB Ralph Brown’s impressive work in the nickel role was almost as big a factor. Said one team source: “With Brown playing the nickel so well, it allowed Antrel Rolle to stay put at free safety.”
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