cornerback
Receiver coverage specialist
A cornerback is a defensive player in American and Canadian football who lines up on the outer edges of the formation, primarily responsible for covering wide receivers and preventing pass completions.
Cornerbacks need speed and agility to match receivers stride for stride: The cornerback jumped the route and intercepted the pass.
Along with safeties, they make up the secondary.
Seizing something in transit
- pickPointed breaking tool
- deflectionChange in trajectory
- tackleGear or takedown
- pick-sixInterception for touchdown
strip · jam · reroute · disruption · ball hawk · turnover · swat · knockdown
Direct and honest
- zoneBounded area designation
- pressApply force downward
- bump-and-runContact-then-pursue defensive move
- bracketSupport or category
shadow · blanket · read · react · backpedal · break · cushion · leverage
Rate of motion
- agilityQuickness and ease
- quicknessState of being fast
- footworkSkilled lower-limb movement
- backpedalReverse one's stance
change of direction · vertical leap · long arms · burst · acceleration · closing speed · athleticism · conditioning
Lesser in rank
- safetyFreedom from harm
- boundaryLine marking a limit
- CBTwo-way radio abbreviation
- DBData storage abbreviation
starter · backup · depth chart · roster · draft pick · free agent · rookie · veteran
Innate behavioral tendencies
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- film studyAcademic analysis of movies
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
- hand placementLocation of fingers
competitive · physical · aggressive · lockdown · shutdown · elite · reliable · clutch
interception
Seizing something in transit
- pickPointed breaking tool
- deflectionChange in trajectory
- tackleGear or takedown
pick-six · strip · jam · reroute · disruption · ball hawk · turnover · swat · knockdown
man-to-man
Direct and honest
- zoneBounded area designation
- pressApply force downward
- bump-and-runContact-then-pursue defensive move
bracket · shadow · blanket · read · react · backpedal · break · cushion · leverage · inside
speed
Rate of motion
backpedal · change of direction · vertical leap · long arms · burst · acceleration · closing speed · athleticism · conditioning · flexibility
secondary
Lesser in rank
DB · starter · backup · depth chart · roster · draft pick · free agent · rookie · veteran
instincts
Innate behavioral tendencies
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- film studyAcademic analysis of movies
- techniqueSkilled way of performing
hand placement · competitive · physical · aggressive · lockdown · shutdown · elite · reliable · clutch
- CFLwide receiver, slotback, kicker, offensive lineman, defensive end
- defensive backsfree safety, strong safety, robber
- footballfootball, touchdown, field goal, end zone, goal
- defensedefense, defending, protecting, protection, security
- defendersdefender, guard, protector, guardian, keeper
- football positionswide receiver, tight end, safety, center, guard
cornerbackwide receiver
Offensive pass-catching position
split end · flanker · wideout · receiver · slot receiver
cornerbackdefensive lineman
Front-seven pass rusher
defensive end · nose tackle · defensive tackle · pass rusher · linebacker
cornerbacksafety
Freedom from harm
free safety · strong safety · middle linebacker · inside linebacker