He plays in a defense surrounded by probowl type players, which tend to make even average players look better. He is also on a defense unlike the one the Bills employ. There is no telling how good he would have done in Buffalo on that subpar defense of last year. You said yourself the Ravens were 1st in D last year. How far do they drop without Ngata? 2nd, 3rd, 23 who knows. Last year Whitner was rated the #1 safety, and 1st round pick by Pro Football Weekly. He also started all 16 games. We will have to wait to see who has the better career.Last year safety was not the sexy pick, this year on NFL network, & on ESPN I have heard a number of talking heads say safety is a position which will receive a greater priority than in the past.