This year, he plays at the goal line and also in the dime defensive package, when there are six defensive backs on the field.

Playing in the defensive dime package, featuring six defensive backs, Ferguson made a splash.

"In the first half our nickel package was there and our dime package was there."

In recent weeks, the 6-2 Henderson has played in the dime package.

Tyrone Carter would play in the dime package.

In 2003, Meriweather played the majority of the season on special teams and in different nickel and dime packages.

Also, Farrior will be making the defensive calls in dime packages ("We'll see how smart he is," Parcells said).

The rookie cornerback Jamie Henderson, who was aggressive when he played in the dime package against the 49ers, could get more time.

Playing in the Jets' dime package, he had two pass breakups on third down and a game-securing interception in the fourth quarter.

They got it when Corey scraped their dime package, which featured six defensive backs, and went with their regular 3-4 defense, which included four linebackers.