DC Draft Dictionary

[Brothgar]

I think a list of schemes and what coaches look for in those positions would be helpful as well.

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3-4 Nose Tackle (NT) - Usually a larger defensive tackle who is so strong that it takes two defenders to block him. It is not necessary that they have good pass rushing skills.

[Brothgar]

Originally Posted by bhaarat316

Sticky this thread

I second this

[Shane P. Hallam]

I'll sticky this under two conditions:

1 - It continues to be updated

2 - People continue replying with definitions/discussion

[brat316]

3-4 DE - Usually your undersized 4-3 DT, quick enough to get to the QB and strong enough to stand up against the run. More relied on to stand up against the run. Size and weight 285-300 lbs and 6'3+ are ideal.

[brat316]

First Step - Usually referring to DE and OLB/DE(3-4). Initial step and quickness at the snap of the ball. Being able to get right up field.

[BeerBaron]

Originally Posted by bhaarat316

3-4 DE - Usually your undersized 4-3 DT, quick enough to get to the QB and strong enough to stand up against the run. More relied on to stand up against the run.

See, that part isn't entirely true. If you stuck someone like Tommie Harris at 3-4, he'd get mauled and pushed around like there was no tomorrow.

A lot of people get confused and think that a 4-3 UT can interchange with a 3-4 DE and it's simply not the case most of the time.

If you look at one thing successful 3-4 ends have in common, it's not just that they were somewhat undersized DT's in college (or at another place in the pros) it's that they're also usually on the tall side. 6'4+ for the best ones typically.

[yourfavestoner]

Heavy-legged waist-bender: Term used for offensive linemen. It refers to a lineman who lacks the athleticism and flexibility to drop and then flip his hips in run blocking, and compensates by bending at his waist, eliminating leverage and power.

[BeerBaron]

A couple of common ones I didn't see:

Deep Threat - Refers to a player, typically a WR, who uses their great speed to get open deep for the big play.

Possession Target - Refers to a player, typically a WR, who lacks great long speed but makes up for it with great size and strength to out-muscle defenders when catching short range throws in traffic.

[BeerBaron]

Workhorse Back - A running back, usually one with good size, who can take 25+ carries a game without wearing down or losing effectiveness.

Scat Back - A running back, usually one who is small and fast, that typically can't handle playing every down but excels at running to the outside, catching the ball out of the backfield, and splitting out wide. See Third Down Back as well.

[Bengals78]

Pu$$y - What you dont want your lineman to be, according to Al Michaels

[Brothgar]

Two-Down Player - 1. a player usually a linebacker who have a considerable skill set playing against the run. But has trouble against the passing game.
2. A defensive lineman who does not have the endurance to stay on the field for all four downs.

[LizardState]

Roverback, n: A college defensive player combination SS & LB with no specific defensive zone or offensive player assignment who can "rove" or go to the spot where he can affect the play before the ball is snapped embodying the best pass defense aspects of a SS & the run defense of a ILB. It was popularized by DC Joe Kline & used everywhere he has coached Div. 1 defenses, emulated by others in the SEC, MWC & WAC. Most famous roverback in the NFL now is Brian Urlacher, Chicago Bears, who played the Loboback variation of it at the U. of New Mexico (Loboback after the UNM Lobo mascot). Offensive counters include no-huddle, play action & quick snaps to freeze the rover before he can move.

[Ward]

If this is supposed to be a dictionary, can we get the difference between "pail" and "pale" correct? Lunch pale is when you're having lunch at a table sitting between Conan and Jim Gaffigan.

[Vox Populi]

COD: Change of Direction. Usually used when assessing a corner and sometimes safeties in respect to how well they flip their hips when they change from their back pedal to turning and running with the receiver down field.

[brat316]

Originally Posted by Vox Populi

COD: Change of Direction. Usually used when assessing a corner and sometimes safeties in respect to how well they flip their hips when they change from their back pedal to turning and running with the receiver down field.

Also used for WR and RBs, same thing applies how fluid and easily they can change direction.

[GhostDeini]

safe pick= Miami Hurricanes football player

[Brothgar]

Cover 2 Corner n. - A cornerback that has the skill sets necessary for the cover two scheme. These are usually bigger more physical corners who can bump a WR of his routs. Many times the cover two corner will be slower than a coverage back.

[Burger]

Originally Posted by yourfavestoner

There's very little downblocking used in zone blocking schemes, as down blocking is a man-blocking concept that can only be accompanied with a kickout block. Zone blocking is very, very simply. The entire line just moves in unison one direction or the other, trying to seal their onside gap while letting the running back either stretch the play off tackle (if everybody has done their job and sealed their onside gap) or finding what is usually a huge cutback lane left by the defense's overpursuit.

Downblocking is how they push the defensive line one way or another.

[Burger]

Power Blocking Scheme -
The opposite of the zone blocking scheme. A man-to-man scheme. Usually the run plays go up the middle, and if its a toss, a tackle will throw a hook block and use a fullback. Counter is a very popular play with the scheme, due to the lineman not pulling very much. Dives, Blasts, and Off-Tackles are some more popular examples of the power blocking scheme. Pittsburgh runs it.

[Gay Ork Wang]

Originally Posted by broth223

Cover 2 Corner n. - A cornerback that has the skill sets necessary for the cover two scheme. These are usually bigger more physical corners who can bump a WR of his routs. Many times the cover two corner will be slower than a coverage back.

usually great ballskills

[Brothgar]

Homer - n. - One who always thinks of his/her team as being disrespected by the media or under rated. They usually think that every move by their team is most of the time the right choice or will benefit the team in the future. In extreme cases they think that their team will or at least should win nearly every game.

Bandwagoner - n. - A person who always makes the sexy prediction and who always roots for who is looking best at the moment.

Front Runner - n. - A person (usually younger than five) who claims to be a fan of whichever team is winning.

[djp]

Cover 2 corner is Antoine Winfield. Brilliant tackler, good in zone coverage, not necessarily big but quick is essential

[Brothgar]

Originally Posted by djp

Cover 2 corner is Antoine Winfield. Brilliant tackler, good in zone coverage, not necessarily big but quick is essential

Well I think that Winfield is the exception to the rule am I wrong?

[yourfavestoner]

Originally Posted by Burger

Downblocking is how they push the defensive line one way or another.

You have no idea what you're talking about.

[bearsfan_51]

A cover 2 corner doesn't have to be big, they just have to be able to tackle.

The fact that they also don't have to be that fast usually means they are a bit bigger, but Ronde Barber is THE cover 2 guy, and he's not big at all.