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Why don’t DB’s look for the ball anymore?
Posted on 1/21/19 at 10:03 pm
Posted on 1/21/19 at 10:03 pm
I know for a while now db’s are coached to respond when the receiver makes a move for the ball, however, to me there are a lot of times they would have intercepted the ball if they would have looked around.
Are interceptions up with this technique?
Are interceptions up with this technique?
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Posted on 1/21/19 at 10:05 pm to BamaWins15
Keeping track of the receivers. 
Posted on 1/21/19 at 10:06 pm to SabinBear
How about keeping track of the ball...I know that may be a new thought to u, but to each its own.
Posted on 1/21/19 at 10:08 pm to BamaWins15
I wasn't being a dick. I'm just saying there is a risk to not keeping track of the receiver. That's why I think they're coached to not be looking for the ball too often.
Posted on 1/21/19 at 10:11 pm to SabinBear
Ok. Thx for clarity.
Posted on 1/22/19 at 5:23 am to BamaWins15
Its hard. Clearly you have never played football.
Posted on 1/22/19 at 5:41 am to Gamecock4Life
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Its hard. Clearly you have never played football.
THIS x1000
Posted on 1/22/19 at 5:56 am to uga471434
The WR’s are now some of the best athletes on the field...that wasn’t always the case in football.
Every rule in foortball favors offensive production which has caused QB play to improve.
Plus...it’s hard.
Every rule in foortball favors offensive production which has caused QB play to improve.
Plus...it’s hard.
Posted on 1/22/19 at 6:21 am to BamaWins15
Saban has taught faceguarding for nearly two decades now. It is illegal in the nfl because it works. So why not use it since it is legal in college?
Posted on 1/22/19 at 6:35 am to BamaWins15
Very DBs are good enough to keep up w a WR and be able to look back for the ball, they all go on to the NFL.
Posted on 1/22/19 at 8:01 am to BamaWins15
Isn't there a 3-second rule for covering a long pass? When you see the WR's eyes go up, count to three and turn. Problem is, only elite DBs can make the turn while maintaining coverage. Everyone else gives up separation, so the latter group is coached to mug the WR and take the penalty instead of giving up a score.
Posted on 1/22/19 at 8:11 am to BamaWins15
It's the hardest part of being a DB. You can play the ball in zone but in man coverage you are on the receiver. Add in smart receivers know how to trick the DB knowing the DB is reading him not the ball.
Posted on 1/22/19 at 8:13 am to BamaWins15
Our DBs do a great job locating the ball
Posted on 1/22/19 at 8:16 am to BamaWins15
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How about keeping track of the ball...I know that may be a new thought to u, but to each its own.
maybe don't ask questions if you are going to get butt hurt over the response?
Posted on 1/22/19 at 8:19 am to Tigerman97
quote:lol what are you talking about?
The WR’s are now some of the best athletes on the field...that wasn’t always the case in football.
Posted on 1/22/19 at 10:19 am to VerlanderBEAST
I would like to see the statistics, if possible, if this way of playing the receivers is resulting in more interceptions, and/or pass interference calls?
Posted on 1/22/19 at 10:21 am to BamaWins15
if a DB is not beat, he should turn his head and play the ball
if he's beat, he has to chase the WR and make up ground
if he's beat, he has to chase the WR and make up ground
Posted on 1/22/19 at 10:22 am to Gamecock4Life
Posted on 1/22/19 at 10:24 am to Kilgore Trout
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only elite DBs can make the turn while maintaining coverage
wrong
Posted on 1/22/19 at 10:25 am to BamaWins15
you gotta run backwards at the same speed that the guy in front of you is running forwards.
That alone is probably one of the toughest things to do in all sports.
That alone is probably one of the toughest things to do in all sports.
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