(S50) PT #2 - Dual Threat

[omg]

You might think that as a wide receiver, Seer Ial would be a natural fit as a cornerback or free safety if he were forced to play on the defensive side of the ball. You've got it all wrong though: Seer Ial would be an absolute BEAST as an edge rushing linebacker. The raw burst speed he exudes can propel him past any unlucky offensive tackle who has to try to block him, and he can get to the quarterback faster than you could say @roquefort Rockfart Cotsmold. You might think he lacks the strength and weight to be as effective as you'd think, but his knowledge of angles and leverage more than makes up for the difference needed to be more than effective at the task. Teams would have to go full rushing attack or learn how to master get the ball out in under 2 seconds to even have a shot to beat him. And if you try to overload Ial's side, the other side would be so weak that even a sub-replacement level rusher can make a play on the other side.

[RoyRivers]

The change to linebacker was rough. Roy had the talent, but he was working on his speed and his strength. Both were invaluable for his new position. The intricacies of the new position seemed easy: see ball, tackle ball carrier, try stripping the ball.

Easy.

Or so Roy thought. The first game against the Birddoggos was not easy at all. The Dallas team was one of the darlings of the preseason. They had good veteran players, with a good offense and good defense. The Buccaneers won, but it was a very close game, and Roy didn’t have a good game. Three tackles in such a game from a linebacker was embarrassing.

Roy worked hard preparing for the next game.

And oh boy did it pay out!

The Bucs received the Coyotes for another nailbiter of a game, and Roy took center stage in the second half. First half ended 6-0 with Kansas City in the front. Then in the second half things seemingly got worse when Kansas scored for a 13-0 lead. However, when our punter pinned the Willey Coyotes in their endzone, Rivers knew it was time to shine - “playmakers make plays” - he kept repeating in his head before the snap. He then turned on the thrusters to tackle the adversary in their endzone for a safety. 13-2 was still very poor when you look at it, but everyone in the Bucs stadium knew that the tide, the momentum was changing. The offense put on a masterclass on fourth quarter and the Bondi Beach team won 20-16.

Eleven tackles, two for loss, one sack and one safety. Was enough to be player of the match, get the game ball and defensive player of the week.
Roy was excited to finally be comfortable in his new position, and to have such an amazing team to work with.

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[wildcatbandit]

Benny The Jet has surpassed his expectations of what he would accomplish in his first couple of years in pro football. There was I time during his high school and collegiate career when he was a two way player that he would be a defensive player at the next level. He, like most good football players, loved to hit. He played linebacker in high school and strong safety in college. His college alma mater, Oklahoma State, had him in for blitz situations and Benny loved hitting the quarterback. He had fifteen sacks in college career as a part time quarterback killer which while not a huge number, he enjoyed each and every one of them. But alas, his future was as a pro football wide out, where he could roam the middle of the field and catch the vital first down or touchdown pass. The love of hitting allowed him to go over the middle fearlessly knowing he would punish the defensive back as much he was getting. Maybe benny will be able to sneak into a game or two with the Bears as the quarterback killer.

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[Bazooka_Joe]

Bazooka was dual threat... his whole life was a bruising running back and an incredible Linebacker. In fact, coming out of college and entering the DSFL draft Bazooka was drafted to be the running back of the future for the London Royals. After being selected 14th overall in the ISFL draft the Baltimore Hawks needed Joe to switch to Linebacker as they had running backs already on their roster. Unfortunately for them Bazooka was still the most talented running back on the team, even after Anakin won MVP the whole football world said that Bazooka would already have 3 MVPs in his trophy room. Baltimore dropped the ball and probably would have won the last two championships instead of being marked as losers of back-to-back ultimus's. The pain cuts deep and Bazooka is talking to the GM's about becoming the future running back long after he retires. Or he will switch teams and become a menace to the Hawks. 

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[ComebackZak]

If Senior Seau were to play an additional position on the offensive side of the ball, he would play running back or fullback. As a linebacker currently, Seau is a bit of a specimen with his speed and strength which makes him a threat in both run defense and pass defense situations. Senior Seau would be a great short gain situation running back with big play ability. He could use his speed and strength to carry the ball and run over defenders of a similar size as well as block opponents for the lead back on the team. This could require Senior to work on his conditioning to play both sides of the ball even if he's not playing every down on offense it requires a lot of durability and stamina to be able to play efficiently. It would also require Senior to work on his intelligence and focus on the offensive playbook as well so that he knows what holes to run through or to block in.

[KnowledgeBoy]

Okuyasu Nijimura has played as the Offensive Lineman for the Minnesota Grey Ducks in his first season, but if he were to be positioned in the defense, I believe it would make the most sense if he were set as a Defensive Lineman. On top of that, I think he would perform quite well pursuing the opposing team’s QB as a Defensive End - Power Rusher. With Okuyasu’s Strength and Speed, I think it is highly probable for Okuyasu to break through the opposing team’s line, contend with the running back, and pressure the QB. Additionally, with Okuyasu’s tenacity and bull-headed demeanor, it wouldn’t take much to convince him to sack the opposing ball carrier. That being said, there are two areas where Okuyasu would need to improve if he were to be placed as a Defensive End: Tackling and Competitiveness. While his raw strength would help him to overpower the opposing line, without any Tackling technique, it would take him far longer to break through completely and he would be susceptible to failing to sack the QB or the ball carrier. Furthermore, without any competitiveness, he stands to lose a lot more steam than the competition. However, with enough training combined with his established physique, I’d argue that Okuyasu could become one of the stand out Defensive Linemen in the league if he were to switch.

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[slothfacekilla]

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Graphic option: Graphic option create a Graphic showing your player either playing/practicing out of position, or learning about the other side of the ball than their usual assignment.

[caleb.grim]

Carter Goad has already made a position switch from one side of the ball to the other. As the premier defensive lineman in the ISFL, it might seem natural to talk about Goad lining up on the offensive line. In fact, his college career and his first season in the DSFL were played at offensive tackle - even earning a Pro Bowl nod in S43 for the Birddogs. But that is not the position that Goad dreams of playing.

Instead, imagine a place where Carter Goad lines up in the backfield next to Hawk standouts Reginald Shrubbery or Anakin Skywalker. Imagine what someone as large and nimble as Goad could do clearing the way for these running backs as a fullback. No disrespect to teammate Kyle Bessey, but Goad would excel at clearing defenders out of the way. And then once the Hawks are in the red zone, a big man touchdown is something that Goad would remember for the rest of his career.... until he scored another one!

[NUCK]

SHL

[jayamshah99]

Written option: When it comes to traditional football terminology, most players are categorized as a Offensive or Defensive position, but what if we imagined playing on both sides of the ball as a Dual Threat? Write about your player's current position, and a position on the other side of the ball you think they could excel at given their talents. For example, if you're a Wide Receiver you could write about how your speed and hands might translate to being a Defensive Back.

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In the DSFL (and hopefully soon ISFL), Travis Novak plays Wide Receiver. The choice to play this position stems from his high school days, where he originally played soccer and never even thought about football. It was his speed, agility and body control that inspired his coaches to recruit him to the football team. From there, Travis focused on these traits primarily, and developed the other skills like hands and route running to translate his athleticism to a new sport. Given his athleticism, it only makes sense for Travis to play as a Defensive Back on the flip side of the field. Speed wins in either case, and I think he'd be able to take his knowledge of the offensive positions and turn the tables to know how to read his man as a defender. In addition to the speed, Travis' body control and hands will surely make him a dangerous player in the secondary; if you underthrow a ball in his direction, he'll see you in your endzone.