Football Heads. Why Do White WR's Still Flourish in the NFL?

[OG Talk]

But there hasn't been a starting white CB of any substance since Seahorn?

Does it all come down to "hips"?

Is the skill set to run backwards that much differently than running routes forwards?




The thought crossed my mind watching Decker last night...

 

[Kokoro]

Cuz they can play...

 

[MikelArteta]

Well there's only a few, decker one of the few that can stretch the field

 

[MikelArteta]

Well there's only a few, decker one of the few that can stretch the field

 

[Remote]

Some of them are good WRs.
What else can you say?

Cole Beasley sucks tho.
You can't tell me Brice Butler, or the Cowboys parking attendant can't outplay his ass.

 

[Bishop_BP_Jakes]

Cuz they have deceptive speed:Xnonikkas:

 

[AntoineWalkerShimmy]

Feel like it's easier to run a route and get open than it is to actually cover someone

 

[OG Talk]

Feel like it's easier to run a route and get open than it is to actually cover someone

That's what I'm asking.. Is it all about the first 5-10 yards where the jamming and back peddling occur?

There are still white OLBs that can drop cover elite TE's... There can also handle FS at times.. There are ZERO white corners...

 

[Billy Hoyle]

But there hasn't been a starting white CB of any substance since Seahorn?

Does it all come down to "hips"?

Is the skill set to run backwards that much differently than running routes forwards?




The thought crossed my mind watching Decker last night...

You have to be an athletic freak to be a cornerback because you don't know what the receiver is doing.

If a receiver runs good routes and has a good eye for how a defense is developing, he can get open. He doesn't necessarily have to be crazy athletic (compared to another NFL player).

I'd also say that white boys in general probably don't get very much play at CB. If they're fast and the appropriate size, the coach will usually play them at either safety, rb, or wr.

 

[Professor Mac]

Don't give Decker too much credit... Buffalo's defense is undiciplined like a muggafugga

 

[Trip]

Don't give Decker too much credit... Buffalo's defense is undiciplined like a muggafugga

Decker's always been good

 

[NYC Rebel]

Don't give Decker too much credit... Buffalo's defense is undiciplined like a muggafugga

Act lke decker career began yesterday brehs

 

[Codeine Bryant]

CB is arguably the hardest position to play in sports. You're guessing every play.

The best athletes usually play CB.


White guys are usually not the best athletes.

 

[MikelArteta]

yup CB's make quicker cuts and need to react to a WR who knows which direction he's going while back pedaling. CB's go by instinct. They are also the most agile players on the field. Notice how many CB's are punt/kick returners.

CB is arguably the hardest position to play in sports. You're guessing every play.

The best athletes usually play CB.


White guys are usually not the best athletes.

 

[Frump]

Sehorn was the last one. He was actually legit till that injury in the preseason