(S50) PT #2 - Dual Threat

[Z-Whiz]

Well, this one is definitely going to be tough for anyone who is a QB because that doesn’t really translate to the defensive side of the ball. Maybe mobile QBs could play in the secondary, but that’s not the case for me. I am a Game Manager archetype QB with approximately 40 speeds. That would make anything hard on defense, except maybe defensive tackle. But then you look at my weight of barely over 200 lbs and my strength of also 40, I would be an atrocious defensive tackle. So I’m disqualified to play in the secondary due to my terrible speed and agility. I’m disqualified to play defensive line due to my lack of size and strength. I guess we could look at linebacker, but I would have to seriously work on my speed. I should be able to read the game well as a linebacker, the issue would be getting to the right place in time. So linebacker it is. At least I’d have a chance (jk)

[infern8]

Adolin has heard, once at the beginning, and then rather more often once it was truly underway, that the Quarterbacks of a football team are sometimes referred to as "Generals" of the field. It is not hard to see why. Adolin spent a lifetime training for command, slowly shaping himself into a leader of men. But on a world untouched by war, the battles that even can be fought are altogether different. Leadership, too, seems to be something else; the same constituent parts, but pieced together into an unfamiliar whole. For all their similarity, for all the violence of the sport, players on a football field and soldiers on a battlefield are not nearly alike enough for the same style, the same kinds of incentives, to work in quite the same way.

Still, it would be perfect for him. He has remade himself before; he can see how he would do so again. He can see all that and more. The pride. The glory. The exultation of the QB above all others, paired with a crushing expectation: nothing less than total victory. He comes to a decision, then, standing in line before the Draft Registration. Leader, but not a king.

Adolin Collins fills out the form and forges a different path.

[Gage2]

Julian Rose has played several positions before although they are all on the offensive side of the ball, As a wide receiver it might sound like common sense to have Julian play cornerback or safety, a position where he can use his hands and have similar roles to that of a wide receiver, however I’d argue that isn’t actually the strongest attribute nor the most ideal for him. I really do think that edge rusher of linebacker is in play here which you might find strange for wide receiver but I have an explanation for all this. One of the reasons Julian is so good at wide receiver is because he’s capable of steamrolling people to get extra yards, he is physically imposing. At linebacker he could be great in coverage, edge is a bit different because well im not entirely sure how good he would be at shedding blocks or sacking a quarterback.

[Dindog]

Oh neat dual threat or also iron man players I think they are called too, anyways my player is a lime backer so I think the most obvious position that my player could be a two way would be a tight end, they are roughly the same size strength and speed. The awareness that a middle line backer has to have on the field will definitely help my player on the offensive side of the ball as well. Another role they should be able to fill in that position would be the run blocking aspect of a tight end. If a linebacker can break through an offensive line, they should be able to hold a defensive line back for a bit. If not the tight end position my line backer can definitely fill the role of probably the most important position on the field and that would be the full back. They gotta be fast and strong which linebackers are

[UptownCord]

Deacon Blues is the stereotypical blocking tight end, strong, good with his hands, and built solidly. Due to his experience blocking and all the time he spends watching film, I wager he would make for a decently solid defensive end. I chose defensive end as he could likely make the swap without changing his build around too much. A swap to defensive tackle would require putting on quite a bit of weight and becoming even stronger. I imagine that if Blues made this swap, it would take some time to adjust, but eventually he would settle in as a premier edge rusher, especially once he hits his athletic prime. Of course though, this is not his thing. He much prefers the wonderful art of pancake manufacturing, putting defensive linemen on their backs to allow his team's offense to hum. No amount of money in the world could get him to swap to the defensive side of the ball.

[Baron1898]

María Teresa de la Rosa may be one of the best wide receivers in the league, but surely she is an athlete of many talents. If the Baltimore Hawks for some reason wanted to take her speediness, decent catch radius, and reliability as a team presence away from their rather slim receiver corps and move her on the other side of the ball, she could certainly make do as a defensive back. After all, her agency previously represented Hall of Fame safety Regina Ferraro, and with an offseason of work and conditioning, she could translate her speed and shiftiness on the field into defensive coverage while learning and studying how to read offenses from a different perspective. Ferraro and de la Rosa have met on multiple occasions already on a more casual basis. With her as her coach, de la Rosa would rack up the All-Pros at safety and send her legacy Micycle-style into the Hall as a dual-position legend.

[TomHanks]

Paul Edgecomb already plays all over the field for the New Orleans Second Line, so playing on the offensive side of the ball would just be using his swiss army knife skills even more. Currently, he takes snaps at strong safety where he protects the deep part of the field as well as gets in the backfield to take down the quarterback. He also plays at cornerback where he has been in constant one on one fights against elite alpha receivers. Finally, currently he is one of the kick returners for New Orleans. When it comes to his general skills, he's very fast, has great agilty, good hands, and decent strength. He's also a smart player and a student of the game who can learn quickly. With that profile, for the offensive side of the ball, it makes sense to slot him in as a receiving option for Octavian Speedings. While the Second Line sport a great trio of receivers, you can never have too many talented people who can play out wide.

[tcookie]

VHL PT

[Blix900]

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[Hepha]

If Kia Ware, as a cornerback, switched to offense, he would likely be best at wide receiver. Cornerbacks and wide receivers share similar skill sets of course, both require speed, agility, and the ability to track the ball in the air. Kai's experience with reading opposing quarterbacks and receivers could give them a huge advantage in route running, allowing them to anticipate coverages and find open space well on the field. Their great instincts, paired with quick reflexes, would make them dangerous in one-on-one situations, particularly on deep routes or contested catches, especially since Kai has a respectable height of 6'0". Additionally, their ability to break on the ball defensively would translate into great hand-eye coordination, helping them make crucial catches, I'm not sure how many Tijuana games you've seen this season, but Kai has already put up 3 ints in 4 games, proving they have the catching ability needed. Finally, their athleticism and knowledge of defensive schemes would allow them to thrive in a slot receiver role, where short, precise routes and agility are key. If you look at how Travis Hunter for the Colorado Buffaloes can play both DB and receiver, I think Kai would have similar success.