A safety in football is a defensive player that is responsible for stopping deep passes from being completed. There are two safeties on the field in most defensive formations. These two safeties will cover the deep portion of the field while also assisting in tackling the running back if he receives a handoff. The two … Read more
In football, a wide receiver is an offensive player that is responsible for catching passes from the quarterback. The purpose of a wide receiver is to get down the field and separate themselves far enough away from a defender in order to catch a pass. There are typically two wide receivers on the field at … Read more
A cornerback in football is a defensive position that is mainly responsible for stopping the opposing team from completing forward passes. Cornerbacks spend most of their time covering wide receivers ensuring the opposing team’s quarterback is not able to throw to them. Corners typically have a relatively small stature but make up for it with … Read more
UPDATE SEPTEMBER 4TH 2021 : After eighteen years of NFL football without a single white cornerback, Troy Apke has officially ended the drought. Apke has been rostered by the Washington Football Team making him the first white NFL cornerback to play in almost two decades. One topic that gets brought up online nearly every NFL … Read more
Many fans of football are familiar with what a safety is. But most are not sure what the difference is between strong safeties and free safeties. Luckily this article is on hand to break everything you need to know about strong safety vs free safety. Some differences between strong safeties vs free safeties include their … Read more
A sam linebacker is an alternative name for a strong side linebacker. A strong side linebacker lines up on the side of the offense that contains the most personnel, this is typically the side the has the tight end. A Sam linebacker will often be tasked with tackling the running back. This is because it … Read more
A slot receiver in football is a receiving position that lines up in between the offensive lineman and the wide receiver near the sideline. A slot receiver is typically responsible for catching short quick passes. These players are often of small stature and rely on quickness and agility to get open. Why Are They Called … Read more
