After hitting on the LB batter in Part I, the CB2 competition in Part II, and Cole Bishop’s running mate in Part III. Part IV looks at who will be the starting three in Jim Leonhard’s 3-4 defense. Ed Oliver is atop the depth chart written in Sharpie; Deone Walker is right below him, filled in with pen. Who will make their case to be penciled in behind them during training camp?

After touching on the linebacker battle in Part I and the CB2 position in Part II. Part III will focus on who will play alongside 3rd-year safety Cole Bishop this season. Jim Leonhard has called Cole Bishop a “jack of all trades,” saying he is the type of safety he was trying to be when he played in the NFL. So who does he envision playing safety alongside him is the question we are all wondering.

After touching on the linebacker battle in Part I, Part II of the Training Camp Battles Series is about who will line up opposite Christian Benford. Tre'Davious White is not currently on the roster, and first-year DC Jim Leonhard is expected to run a much heavier man-to-man coverage style than we have seen in years past.

This isn't just about replacing Matt Milano. It's about who Jim Leonhard trusts to wear the green dot if Terrel Bernard misses time, which has unfortunately been the case over the past two seasons (9 games missed). Leonhard needs a competent player next to Bernard who knows his defense as well as someone ready to step up in his absence.