Quote:No, actually Prewitt is the FS and Elston is the SS (or as they call it, Rover).  Prewitt plays deep the majority of their plays.  I have no idea what you are watching if you think its the other way around.  There's no hope for you.

 

Obviously our definitions of FS//SS differ.

 

I see a SS as your physical safety who is more adept in run support but can also cover TEs but you wouldn't want them lining up against slots or quick wrs.  I see a SS as a safety that plays more in the box and makes a majority of his plays in the 12yards or less off the line.  He has decent speed but usually doesn't have the recovery speed to catch up if burned deep.  Stiffer hips and plays more like a LB.

 

I see a FS as your speedy safety who is more adept in pass support and has near sideline to sideline range.  You don't mind them covering wrs but wouldn't necessarily ask them to come into the box and shed blocks and take on a RB head to head on a running play.  Recovery speed being one of the biggest traits....usually plays high and is your safety valve in coverage and is mostly seen over the top in coverage. 

 

My definitions could be wrong however as I haven't been breaking down "tapes" for 10+ years...maybe in 2025 my definitions will match yours.

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