Crawley the number one rated CB?

rezburna · 10-07-2017, 12:08 AM

Originally Posted by WHODATINCA

I have a question for the football hive-mind here: What are the ideal physical dimensions for a cornerback? Does height matter? Weight?

Darrell Revis: Height 5′ 11″, Weight 198 lbs
Richard Sherman: Height 6′ 3″, Weight 194 lbs
Chris Harris Jr.: Height 5′ 10″, Weight 198 lbs
Brandon Browner: Height 6′ 4″, Weight 220 lbs
Ken Crawley: Height 6′ 1″, Weight 180 lbs
Patrick Peterson: Height 6′ 1″, Weight 219 lbs
Aquib Taleb: Height 6′ 1″, Weight 205 lbs
Marcus Peters: Height 6′ 0″, Weight 196 lbs

I thought this article was interesting....
Why Being Short Doesn't Matter for Top Cornerback Prospects | Bleacher Report

That 5’11”-6’1” range is ideal in my opinion. Richard Sherman is 6’3”, but he benefits from a great scheme, elite safety help, and a quality pass rush. He’s susceptible to double moves and quicker receivers, and I think it’s because of his height. He doesn’t have a low enough center of gravity.

jeanpierre · 10-07-2017, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by WHODATINCA

I have a question for the football hive-mind here: What are the ideal physical dimensions for a cornerback? Does height matter? Weight?

Darrell Revis: Height 5′ 11″, Weight 198 lbs
Richard Sherman: Height 6′ 3″, Weight 194 lbs
Chris Harris Jr.: Height 5′ 10″, Weight 198 lbs
Brandon Browner: Height 6′ 4″, Weight 220 lbs
Ken Crawley: Height 6′ 1″, Weight 180 lbs
Patrick Peterson: Height 6′ 1″, Weight 219 lbs
Aquib Taleb: Height 6′ 1″, Weight 205 lbs
Marcus Peters: Height 6′ 0″, Weight 196 lbs

I thought this article was interesting....
Why Being Short Doesn't Matter for Top Cornerback Prospects | Bleacher Report

Originally Posted by rezburna

That 5’11”-6’1” range is ideal in my opinion. Richard Sherman is 6’3”, but he benefits from a great scheme, elite safety help, and a quality pass rush. He’s susceptible to double moves and quicker receivers, and I think it’s because of his height. He doesn’t have a low enough center of gravity.

The days of Oakland Raiders type Cornerbacks being physical and flat whoopin' another man's arse are done in the NFL...

That said, the physicality required today is to be able to be available for 16 games, be able to physically jam a receiver at the line, and...

and, hope you play on a team with a pass rush that can get to the QB before the pass is sent to a WR bigger than you, breaking on a route before you...

Many HS running backs use to resent getting to college and getting converted to a DB...

But now it's evident that unless you're a Zeke Elliott or Alvin Kamara, for longevity, opportunity, and financial interests - today's NFL, you're better off being a DB...

10-07-2017, 12:08 AM	#1
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,126	Re: Crawley the number one rated CB? Originally Posted by WHODATINCA I have a question for the football hive-mind here: What are the ideal physical dimensions for a cornerback? Does height matter? Weight? Darrell Revis: Height 5′ 11″, Weight 198 lbs Richard Sherman: Height 6′ 3″, Weight 194 lbs Chris Harris Jr.: Height 5′ 10″, Weight 198 lbs Brandon Browner: Height 6′ 4″, Weight 220 lbs Ken Crawley: Height 6′ 1″, Weight 180 lbs Patrick Peterson: Height 6′ 1″, Weight 219 lbs Aquib Taleb: Height 6′ 1″, Weight 205 lbs Marcus Peters: Height 6′ 0″, Weight 196 lbs I thought this article was interesting.... Why Being Short Doesn't Matter for Top Cornerback Prospects \| Bleacher Report That 5’11”-6’1” range is ideal in my opinion. Richard Sherman is 6’3”, but he benefits from a great scheme, elite safety help, and a quality pass rush. He’s susceptible to double moves and quicker receivers, and I think it’s because of his height. He doesn’t have a low enough center of gravity. hagan714 and jeanpierre like this.

10-07-2017, 03:35 PM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Crawley the number one rated CB? Originally Posted by WHODATINCA I have a question for the football hive-mind here: What are the ideal physical dimensions for a cornerback? Does height matter? Weight? Darrell Revis: Height 5′ 11″, Weight 198 lbs Richard Sherman: Height 6′ 3″, Weight 194 lbs Chris Harris Jr.: Height 5′ 10″, Weight 198 lbs Brandon Browner: Height 6′ 4″, Weight 220 lbs Ken Crawley: Height 6′ 1″, Weight 180 lbs Patrick Peterson: Height 6′ 1″, Weight 219 lbs Aquib Taleb: Height 6′ 1″, Weight 205 lbs Marcus Peters: Height 6′ 0″, Weight 196 lbs I thought this article was interesting.... Why Being Short Doesn't Matter for Top Cornerback Prospects \| Bleacher Report Originally Posted by rezburna That 5’11”-6’1” range is ideal in my opinion. Richard Sherman is 6’3”, but he benefits from a great scheme, elite safety help, and a quality pass rush. He’s susceptible to double moves and quicker receivers, and I think it’s because of his height. He doesn’t have a low enough center of gravity. The days of Oakland Raiders type Cornerbacks being physical and flat whoopin' another man's arse are done in the NFL... That said, the physicality required today is to be able to be available for 16 games, be able to physically jam a receiver at the line, and... and, hope you play on a team with a pass rush that can get to the QB before the pass is sent to a WR bigger than you, breaking on a route before you... Many HS running backs use to resent getting to college and getting converted to a DB... But now it's evident that unless you're a Zeke Elliott or Alvin Kamara, for longevity, opportunity, and financial interests - today's NFL, you're better off being a DB...
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