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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; 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 ...
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Re: Crawley the number one rated CB?
Originally Posted by WHODATINCA
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.
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Re: Crawley the number one rated CB?
Originally Posted by WHODATINCA
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Originally Posted by rezburna
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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