Viewed k times. There are two distinct labels for a "safety" in football: strong SS and free FS. Improve this question. This can vary depending on scheme or formation i. Strong safeties are better because they can blitz and play man. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. Improve this answer. Maniac Maniac 2 2 gold badges 9 9 silver badges 21 21 bronze badges. Is the tight end indicative on where the SS lines up regardless of formation? How about TE sets? Explained that further. Obviously this could vary slightly based on gameplan, matchups etc.
But as a general rule, yes — Maniac. As a general rule I would say yes but once again there are exceptions. For instance Ed Reed is considered a full safety and one of the best cover safetys in the league but he is also a big hitter. He is the one that makes wide receivers fear crossing the middle of the field and thats what makes him great.
He can get around blocks. He can play sideline to sideline. He can run with tight ends vertically. And that will get you on the field and keep you on the field. He throws his body around. Played a lot of good football against bigger programs. Had a good game against South Carolina this year.
Played well v. Miami in But he could be that type of player. Smith has started something like 70 games for Jacksonville. Skip to content Share Icon. Facebook Logo. Link Icon. Is Isaiah Simmons a linebacker? A safety? Man free in action Man free All defensive backs play man coverage with the exception of the free safety who stays in a specific area to prevent a long run or long pass completion.
Straight man All defensive backs play man coverage with no safety valve. A dimeback is a sixth defensive back on the field. Usually two safeties and four cornerbacks. Short URL.
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