Hester is still on the team because his contract is fully guaranteed and we don't have anyone else on the team who can even fair catch punts or kicks (if you remember from the preseason). As for Elam, he's looked good playing at SS this season, but we had to put him in the slot because Powers was out of the game. Elam still isn't (and never has been) good at coverage from the line, ergo Brady audibled and we all saw what happened. More disappointed in Weddle for not sitting back on the play to be honest - we know he's lightyears ahead of Elam in terms of coverage abilities yet he still screwed up royally on the play.