NFL Cornerbacks (1 Viewer)

[simsarge]

Watching Burress have his way (when Eli was able to get him the ball) with the Eagles again Sunday, made me start to wonder. It seems that the bigger, taller WRs are beginning to become offensive weapons especially in the red zone more and more. Using the Eagles as an example, and figuring they're pretty much the norm, their Corners are all 6 foot and under.

Are there any 6' 5'' ish Corners in the league? And why wouldn't teams have a guy like this to use in the red zone against the Burress', TO's and Fitzgeralds?

Just was wondering...

 

[Pip's Invitation]

Those who have speed AND size are encouraged to play WR. Hence most CBs have one or the other but not both.

 

[Gold Plated Nails]

Those who have speed AND size are encouraged to play WR. Hence most CBs have one or the other but not both.

Oh and a good lot of CBs cant catch, at least not NFL catching ability (consistently). "Hmm, you get open and are fast but when we throw you the ball you drop it, how about you try defense son."

 

[simsarge]

Yeah, I've heard the ex-jock announcers a few times mention that a CB is a WR that can't catch.

 

[Sigmund Bloom]

Because you need to have loose hips and shorter strides (which gives great change of direction skills) to stay with WRs in their breaks. Taller guys are generally long striders and less sudden in their change of direction.

 

[simsarge]

Because you need to have loose hips and shorter strides (which gives great change of direction skills) to stay with WRs in their breaks. Taller guys are generally long striders and less sudden in their change of direction.

Ahhh. So it's the ability to react as opposed to act? Makes sense. Thanks.

 

[JayMan]

Because you need to have loose hips and shorter strides (which gives great change of direction skills) to stay with WRs in their breaks. Taller guys are generally long striders and less sudden in their change of direction.

Exatcly.Because WRs knows where they are going and CBs have to react to it...You certainly have a better chance to "spin on a dime" in your MiniCooper rather than in your F-150...

 

[Jene Bramel]

There are a few guys over 6'1", but not many. Lenny Walls is 6'4" and I believe the tallest corner in the league. He struggles with the issues Bloom mentions and has never been more than a spot starter.

 

[videoguy505]

The tall, quick guys who can't become Wide Receivers move on to basketball.

 

[GregR_2]

Because you need to have loose hips and shorter strides (which gives great change of direction skills) to stay with WRs in their breaks. Taller guys are generally long striders and less sudden in their change of direction.

Yep, well said.

 

[Weapon of Mass Instruction]

Because you need to have loose hips and shorter strides (which gives great change of direction skills) to stay with WRs in their breaks. Taller guys are generally long striders and less sudden in their change of direction.

Exatcly.Because WRs knows where they are going and CBs have to react to it...You certainly have a better chance to "spin on a dime" in your MiniCooper rather than in your F-150...

I would think this is correct. Think Pacman. You've seen him on punt returns. He can cut and change direction on a dime. You saw how he shut down Plexiglass, while also covering Andre Johnson and T.O. effectively. Size was the concern for him, but his quicks have proven effective.If you found a 6'4" guy with the same agility he'd be a rich man.

 

[SteelerMurf]

Because you need to have loose hips and shorter strides (which gives great change of direction skills) to stay with WRs in their breaks. Taller guys are generally long striders and less sudden in their change of direction.

you just saved me some typing

 

[JayMan]

Because you need to have loose hips and shorter strides (which gives great change of direction skills) to stay with WRs in their breaks. Taller guys are generally long striders and less sudden in their change of direction.

Exatcly.Because WRs knows where they are going and CBs have to react to it...

You certainly have a better chance to "spin on a dime" in your MiniCooper rather than in your F-150...

I would think this is correct. Think Pacman. You've seen him on punt returns. He can cut and change direction on a dime. You saw how he shut down Plexiglass, while also covering Andre Johnson and T.O. effectively. Size was the concern for him, but his quicks have proven effective.If you found a 6'4" guy with the same agility he'd be a rich man.

He'd certainly be a rich man... as the best WR in the league...

 

[TME]

Because you need to have loose hips and shorter strides (which gives great change of direction skills) to stay with WRs in their breaks. Taller guys are generally long striders and less sudden in their change of direction.

Exatcly.Because WRs knows where they are going and CBs have to react to it...You certainly have a better chance to "spin on a dime" in your MiniCooper rather than in your F-150...

I would think this is correct. Think Pacman. You've seen him on punt returns. He can cut and change direction on a dime. You saw how he shut down Plexiglass, while also covering Andre Johnson and T.O. effectively. Size was the concern for him, but his quicks have proven effective.If you found a 6'4" guy with the same agility he'd be a rich man.

He is...he just happens to play in the NBA though.