(S50) PT #2 - Dual Threat

[bachirafan]

The easiest option for this is to play at Wide Receiver, but given a bit of time to put his mind on the other side, I think Bachira could use their vision of the field to be a force on the offensive side of the ball in a slightly different area. 

As a safety, you have to be able to see what's going on all over the field. This is similar to linebackers in a sense, but a safety is the last line of defense in many scenarios. Whether in zone or man, a safety must use their vision to read the quarterback's eyes, see where the ball will go, and make sure that it does not pass them, lest they let up a touchdown. This battle of quarterback and safety is a dangerous dance for both sides. Too careless from the QB, and you'll find it hard to move the ball, possibly throwing an interception to the lurking safety, or endangering your receivers with hospital passes that would make Vontaze Burfict shudder. Too unaware of a safety means not seeing a block you need to shed to stop the play, or missing a dropped coverage from a cornerback that lets a wideout have a free streak to the end zone. 

Safeties are the unheralded field generals of the defense, the final wall stopping offenses from breaking big plays. The mortar that patches the cracks can also be the mortar which solidifies the foundation of a generational offense, being the quarterback centerpiece that can take a team from good to stellar.

[ForSucksFake]

Anakin Skywalker is one of the best running backs, or otherwise offensive players in the league. He excels at avoiding tackles, catching the ball, and running up and down the field. 

One obvious defensive position he could play is defensive back. He has the speed, lateral quickness, and unlike defensive backs, can catch the ball. If you really want to talk Dual Threat, line him up in special teams packages to snap the ball. He can use the force and chuck that thing, he could be the best LOng snapper in the league! When you’re a Jedi knight, (not master), you can play any position. Wanna kick the ball? Just Do it! Easily the strongest leg in the whole league. If he wanted to be a punter, he could turn the whole stadium into a coffin. When you’re a Jedi, your dreams become reality. Just don’t surrender the high ground, or red zone.

[shadyshoelace]

The idea of playing on both sides of the ball as both an offensive and defensive player isn't a new one for Lenard McRobinson, whose current success at the quarterback position only comes after years of fighting to prove himself as a signal caller. Throughout his high school career, he was frequently seen playing throughout the defensive backfield, disrupting passing plays with his speed, instincts, and knowledge of offensive schemes and tendencies. While his journey into college and beyond could have played out differently if he'd chosen to transition away from QB and play on defense (or another offensive skill position), ultimately his success as a running oriented quarterback is helping to redefine the position at the ISFL level in a way few players in the league's history has done. He'd no doubt be finding success forcing interceptions instead of constantly throwing them. However, as his career continues to play out there's no doubt that he made the right choice.

[Deecee98]

If I was to chose a position to switch to it would be running back now, scouts assume it would be wide receiver but with my history of playing safety the contact shouldn’t be a issue and with my history of interception returns it’s second nature obviously a bit more weight would need to be added but I believe I would be the perfect speed /one cut back my general speed and agility would make me a nightmare out of the backfield against linebackers and my former position of safety , I imagine it like travis hunter but in the backfield , my hands might not be the best but catching out the backfield shouldn’t really affect that due to being uncovered (possible concentration catch issues ) but getting me in space wouldn’t be a problem and the results would speak for themself. I would be like sevrin but with real get away speed

The possibly switch to WR would always be on the table but with my hands not being the greatest I would prefer to be RB

[xenosthelegend]

Silence Suzuka is a wide receiver due to her elite speed, elite agility, elite footwork, good hand eye coordination, and she was able to learn how to catch the football. In the equally likely alternate reality where she didn't learn how to catch the ball after transitioning to football, she would instead play on the defensive side of the ball at the CB positon. Playing cornerback is very similar to playing wide receiver, but instead of catching the ball, you usually try to make sure the ball is not caught. You need to match the speed, agility, and footwork of a wide receiver to excel at the cornerback position, and Silence Suzuka is elite at all of those attributes. If she wasn't a CB, she would also likely excel as a roaming free safety. Flying around the field would be easy with her speed to reinforce the defense where needed, and maybe make a couple Ed Reed level plays.

[MobiausGrander]

As one of the league's best Linebackers and defensive players overall, I sometimes envision what I would look like if I were to play on offense. Out of all the positions, I think I would make the most impact at Tight End. Primarily, I am very strong and agile so I am able to outmuscle most defenders I would come across that would try and stop me. I am also insightful on how defenses operate, so I will be able to break a lot zones and be a great release valve. Finally, I would be a great and willing blocker to help our OL as nowadays OL are seemingly permanently behind DL. I could help equalize that gap for NOLA. Now, if I were to transition to TE with my current abilities, I would dominate. I think I would be able to get 1100 yards, 8 TDs, 80 pancakes, and not allow more than 3 sacks all season!

[dogwoodmaple]

When it comes to playing on defense, I think I'd be best as a free safety.  I've got prototypical size to be a ball hawk back there and my agility and speed would make me a natural.  I also don't shy away from contact, which is crucial for running the lanes and making tackles in space.  You have to also be able to read routes and quickly digest what the offense is doing, which also perfectly fits my skillset.  Some of my decision to play safety as my dual threat position is by process of elimination, as I would get eaten alive on the defensive line or as a linebacker and I don't think I have quite the hip mobility to be a lockdown corner.  But it just seems right that physically, mentally, and psychologically I'd be back there as a pseudo Ed Reed, chasing down overthrows and commanding the defense.  It's a lot to take in to play that position well but I have no doubt I would excel.

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[JaytheGreat]

Since I already play LB, the two way version of me would probably be LB and RB. It's not a super uncommon transition as a lot of LBs play two way in high school where they either play RB or TE when on offense. On top of that I know a few LBs in college that switched to RB in their college careers and had a lot of success. I think the main things are that both positions value speed and strength. It kinda depends on what type of roll the RB and LB are but the best ones on both sides of the ball have a great combination on speed and power. I think the biggest difference between the two has to come down to the RB's hand aka their ability to hold onto the football and LB's ability to get off blocks, those skills aren't really needed on the other side of the ball so only great players have both of those abilities and I do believe I am one of those players. Thankfully for my team however I really don't need to find out.

[Oles]

The very clear answer for any DB, and any WR, is that they are two sides of the same coin, DBs are constantly seen as guys who couldn't catch well enough to make it as a receiver at the highest level of play. They all revolve around very similar skillsets and very similar expectations, with the main focus being go get that ball and beat your counterpart. So of course, Tyler Oles III would play at WR and dominate both sides of the ball. A young, up and coming DB that looks to add speed and ball skills to the Osaka DB group, that would translate very quickly to being a top flight WR in the league if he was given the opportunity. Oles has a lot of room to grow in the league, so learning and playing WR now would certainly open up the possibility of a dual threat player.

[Tayjay]

Well this is an easy one for me since I just moved from offensive line to defensive line. Honestly I could play both sides of the ball and I wouldn’t break a sweat. Honestly the skills translate easily between getting extension with your arms and being physical. Typically I play interior line so it would basically be taking what I’m seeing on the offensive line and just trying to replicate that as a part of the defense. It is probably the easiest position to play both ways. They would definitely have to take me off of special teams though so I could get a small breather but a big ole guy like me can take the physical punishment as well as deal it out. Other easy switches would probably be wide receiver and corner since the ball skills directly relate to each other although there is much more running. I think I’ve got what it takes to make it happen