Quote:Edge is generally just an all encompassing term for guys who play on the ends, whether its a 4-3 defensive end or 3-4olb, 3-4 ends are usually given a different distinction


tweener is a guy without a defined position


i dont see the two confused regularly

 

"edge" is a location on the field/formation, which by extension defines a role which changes depending on strong or weak side

 

"edge is NOT a position any player actually plays.  A lot of analysts misuse it in this way.

 

OLBs and DEs are the positions, which depend on whether 3-4 or 4-3.  One will not find "edge" on any depth chart.

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