Quote:Well the 3rd safety is also a factor in the run game...so point of attack kinda plays into both. Basically the main difference is finding that hip vs bend.


I just think it's harder to find a fluid hip big guy than one that can bend around the edge. Both are hard to find which makes these exotic defense hard to field not only depth but impact starters at said positions.

 

The reason I made the distinction is the premise that a bigger guy generally speaking is stronger at the point of attack than a smaller guy (the hybrid safety, in this case). 

 

Schematically I get the point that an 8th guy in the box (generally a SS in those type schemes like 46) or the hybrid guy in this discussion has run responsibilities and will, on occasion, have to hold the point.

 

I don't think we are necessarily disagreeing here.

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