I'll say this, safety isn't a position where rookies shine. It usually takes a while to get acculmated. Also in Elams second season he play a lot of slot corner which is not his normal position. So he was playing at slot just on pure talent but with no real experience at the position. I really think he can emerge as a good player and be a starter for this team. Plus Lewis sucks and Webb will probably (knock on wood) get injured again so we're gonna need a lot of depth at safety.