Quote:Do you know who the better one is? Probably not.
The two positions are more similar than different. Both cover wide receivers and tight ends. Both have to chase down ball carriers. Both intercept passes. What is different? Their positions on the field more than anything.
They are VERY different, coming from a former college FS. CB is much different than safety, some players play both well but it's not something a DB can switch back and fourth with. That's why safeties get a lot of praise when they can go man coverage, it's not something most safeties can do. Not gonna go into much detail because it would take forever, but in my opinion its harder to play CB, that's why u see some CBs move to safety but u almost never see a safety move to CB.
House and Colvin are the only 2 CB's worth keeping around. Maybe Marshall for ST's as he's a good gunner and athlete.
Quote:They are VERY different, coming from a former college FS. CB is much different than safety, some players play both well but it's not something a DB can switch back and fourth with. That's why safeties get a lot of praise when they can go man coverage, it's not something most safeties can do. Not gonna go into much detail because it would take forever, but in my opinion its harder to play CB, that's why u see some CBs move to safety but u almost never see a safety move to CB.
Rashean Mathis called, wants to know how his transition from Free safety to Corner turned out. But yes i agree. Safety is more about positioning, awareness and communication. you can get away with subpar speed and quickness to some extent. as for the reason CB's dont need to run the 40 like WR's do its because there are rarely times in a game where they'll sprint 40 yards from a dead stop. the 3 cone which tests speed and change of direction, as well as short shuttle are better metrics because it's stop start quickness being measured rather than flat speed. it doesnt matter if you ran a 4.01 40 if a WR can seperate from you with a single cut yk
Quote:House and Colvin are the only 2 CBs worth keeping around. Maybe Marshall for STs as he's a good gunner and athlete.
They are the only two cornerbacks worth starting when healthy. Obviously we need backups for them.
Marshall may have to just be a special teamer. Because of his position switch, I can see him as a development player.