KenInBoca
04-22-2005, 10:23 AM
In the NFL, defensive success has become all about confusion. In this year's draft, some of the most popular players are those whose best position is confusing.
They're called "'tweeners." They're too short or skinny to be considered defensive ends, but not necessarily fast enough to be ideal linebackers.
But they're football players. And they destroy quarterbacks. So NFL teams ? particularly those shifting to the trendy 3-4 defense of three defensive linemen and four linebackers ? are finding ways to get them on the field as pass-rushing linebackers.
They're called "'tweeners." They're too short or skinny to be considered defensive ends, but not necessarily fast enough to be ideal linebackers.
But they're football players. And they destroy quarterbacks. So NFL teams ? particularly those shifting to the trendy 3-4 defense of three defensive linemen and four linebackers ? are finding ways to get them on the field as pass-rushing linebackers.