DC Draft Dictionary

[Brothgar]

Originally Posted by 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.

While true that not all cover two corners are large most larger corners are considered to be ment for the cover two. See Vonte Davis.

[CC.SD]

Cover 1 Safety: A deep safety assigned sole responsibility for covering the back end and preventing the long ball. See Mays, Taylor.

A lot of people don't know this one.

[quincyyyyy]

Why no definition for bubble butt?

[Brothgar]

Originally Posted by quincyyyyy

Why no definition for bubble butt?

No one defined it to an acceptable degree.

[DaSuperfan]

Originally Posted by broth223

No one defined it to an acceptable degree.

Bubble Butt = Kim Kardashian. :)

[Brothgar]

Originally Posted by DaSuperfan

Bubble Butt = Kim Kardashian. :)

Granted but not football related.

[CC.SD]

Originally Posted by broth223

Granted but not football related.

Disagree that ass actually consumed Reggie Bush's career.

[Brothgar]

Anyone have a definition for the phrase "plays with Guile" only thing I can think of is street fighter.

[Bengals78]

Originally Posted by broth223

Anyone have a definition for the phrase "plays with Guile" only thing I can think of is street fighter.

this guy ^^^

[ThePudge]

Originally Posted by broth223

Anyone have a definition for the phrase "plays with Guile" only thing I can think of is street fighter.

Plays with heart and resilience would be my definition there.

[RealityCheck]

I would like the explanations for the 4-3 NT and UT terms.

[Bosanac01]

4-3 NT = really fat dude doing nothing but eating space.

4-3 UT = a guy who lines up next to the really fat dude.

[RealityCheck]

Originally Posted by Bosanac01

4-3 NT = really fat dude doing nothing but eating space.

4-3 UT = a guy who lines up next to the really fat dude.

Lol, thanks.

[Bosanac01]

Originally Posted by RealityCheck

Lol, thanks.

glad i could help.

[TACKLE]

Originally Posted by RealityCheck

I would like the explanations for the 4-3 NT and UT terms.

4-3 NT - Plays the one technique (inside shade of the guard) usually on the weak side. These players are usually bigger guys who can take up blockers and demands double teams.

4-3 UT- Plays the three technique (outside shade of the guard) usually on the strong side. These players are usually more athletic and need but be able to get up-field and penetrate and be disruptive in the backfield. These players also need to be able to rush the passer.

[bitonti]

bubble: lower body thickness esp. buttocks area, as it relates to explosion and power.

pins: overall leg thickness, from top to bottom - "thin pins" isn't good.

handfighting can be cross listed with OL/DL

40-yard dash (40): Player runs 40 yard sprint. test of long area straight-line speed and overall athleticism, especially relevant for wide receivers and cornerbacks. Times can be influenced by factors as wind speed, weather, surface give (harder is faster).

10-yard dash (10): Split time of 1st 10 yards of a 40-yard sprint. indicative of short area speed, relevant for all positional players.

Vertical leap: Indicative of explosion, acceleration and first step quickness.

3-cone drill: Indicative of short area quickness, change of direction and agility.

Bench Press: Indicative of weight room work ethic, functional upper body strength and stamina.

[TAMBA is HUNGRY!!!!]

Intangibles is the most ridiculous word used. "He has great intangibles." What the heck does that mean? I hate when people say that rather than using attributes to define a player. Very lazy.

[BeerBaron]

Originally Posted by TAMBA is HUNGRY!!!!

Intangibles is the most ridiculous word used. "He has great intangibles." What the heck does that mean? I hate when people say that rather than using attributes to define a player. Very lazy.

I think the definition we put here is a pretty reasonable way to put it.

"Intangibles - Unteachable skills that certain players naturally possess. Examples include leadership ability, heart, instincts, clutch play, postseason success, etc."

Dictionary def just for comparison:

"not tangible; incapable of being perceived by the sense of touch, as incorporeal or immaterial things; impalpable."

[bearsfan_51]

Whenever I see "intangibles" I always think "good college player, bad NFL player."

[Da Big Harv]

Originally Posted by bearsfan_51

Whenever I see "intangibles" I always think "good college player, bad NFL player."

I've never heard of an Afro American player used with the definition of good intangables until this year we got both Rolo McClain and Myron Rolle both getting that lable good stufffff.

[Ward]

Originally Posted by Da Big Harv

I've never heard of an Afro American player used with the definition of good intangables until this year we got both Rolo McClain and Myron Rolle both getting that lable good stufffff.

Vince Young ring a bell?

[619]

Originally Posted by bearsfan_51

Whenever I see "intangibles" I always think "good college player, bad NFL player."

Maybe so, then I recall Matt Ryan and quickly forget this stigma.

[LizardState]

tip tile: When a player in the vertical jump touches his topmost tile & it moves the tile above. No credit for tip tiles, only tiles physically moved by the jumper's hand itself are credited in the measured jump.

40-yard dash (40): Player runs 40 yard sprint. test of long area straight-line speed and overall athleticism, especially relevant for wide receivers and cornerbacks. Times can be influenced by factors as wind speed, weather, surface give (harder is faster).

Also influenced by outdoor vs. indoor track, moisture/wet outdoor tracks, etc. Also s/b mentioned that wearing FB shoes vs. track shoes are required to run the 40.

[bluebonnet78]

Gap letterings and numbers for the defense:
on either sides of the center are the A-gaps. The outside gaps of the guards are the B-gaps. And the outside gaps of the tackles are the C-gaps.

Also, the number of gaps refers to responsibilities of the linemen. If a player is a 2 gap player his responsibilities include gaps on either side of him.

Technique refers to where the defensive lineman is positioned along the offensive line. The most commonly mentioned techniques include:

(1 technique) the defensive lineman is line up in the middle of the A gap or on the shoulder of the center
(3 technique) defensive lineman is line up in the middle of the B gap or outside shade of the guard. He is responsible for maintaining outside leverage and not letting himself get hook or reached blocked by the offense.
(5 technique) meant that the defensive lineman had his nose on the outside shoulder of the offensive tackle.

(as taken from a Football Instruction website)

[Bosanac01]

Wildcat Formation: direct snap to the running back and an unbalanced offensive line.

West Coast Offense: An offense that places a greater emphasis on passing than on running. popularized by Bill Walsh.

Option Offense: Run-based offense with a lot of in-play options. Typically uses a speedy QB and at least 2 RBs.