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Which NFL players today could be a legit 2 way player?
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:25 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:25 pm
Everything is so specialized and pussified these days. Given the salaries these guys pull shouldn't we expect more for the money?
Cam Newton could probably play DE.
Adrian Peterson could probably be a nasty LB.
JJ Watt seems to be able to hold his own at TE
A lot of interior linemen could swap sides and do well.
Mike Evans would probably be sick as a defender
A number of RB could do well at SS.
I think Jarius Wright the former Arky WR would've been a great FS. He loves to hit and is a superb blocker. His game is a lot like Hines Ward.
Who else you guys got?
Cam Newton could probably play DE.
Adrian Peterson could probably be a nasty LB.
JJ Watt seems to be able to hold his own at TE
A lot of interior linemen could swap sides and do well.
Mike Evans would probably be sick as a defender
A number of RB could do well at SS.
I think Jarius Wright the former Arky WR would've been a great FS. He loves to hit and is a superb blocker. His game is a lot like Hines Ward.
Who else you guys got?
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Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:27 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
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Cam Newton could probably play DE.
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Adrian Peterson could probably be a nasty LB.
quote::rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
A number of RB could do well at SS.
quote:The only one I didnt laugh at.
JJ Watt seems to be able to hold his own at TE
This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 2:28 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:27 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
I'm sure plenty of the former aTm players go both ways.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:27 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
patrick peterson as a WR
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:28 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
Patrick Peterson could play WR in the league IMO.
ETA: Damnit Bert
ETA: Damnit Bert
This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 2:29 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:28 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
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Mike Evans would probably be sick as a defender
Couldn't play defense. Too much of a ()
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:32 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
I think there are plenty of Wide Receivers/Corners that could swap over and play their counterpart. I am sure most of them did that very thing at the high school level and even some at the collegiate level. Likewise for the linemen. Now could they play at an NFL caliber level both ways? Highly unlikely. I think the game has evolved too much and is too physically demanding now to really allow players to play both ways full time. You'll see receivers come in and play safety on Hail Mary plays to end games/halves but outside of that or the occasional trick play, it's not likely to happen like it did with Neon Deon
This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:34 pm to J Murdah
quote:The only one that actually played the position in college.
The only one I didnt laugh at.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:36 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
There could be several WRs that play CB and vice versa, if required.
Obviously becoming "legit" would take time just like learning any skill.
For example, Antonio Brown could be a top CB in theory.
Obviously becoming "legit" would take time just like learning any skill.
For example, Antonio Brown could be a top CB in theory.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:39 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
Cole Beasley could probably be a badass kicker.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:40 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
Patrick Peterson as WR as others have mentioned
I think there are probably a handful of physical receivers that could be coached to be pretty decent free safeties.
Probably. But they wouldn't be able to handle too many extra snaps. But if you're talking an OT/OG playing 6-8 snaps a game at DT in short yardage I could see that.
Probably a handful of DEs and taller OLBs could play DE. And vice versa
I think there are probably a handful of physical receivers that could be coached to be pretty decent free safeties.
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A lot of interior linemen could swap sides and do well.
Probably. But they wouldn't be able to handle too many extra snaps. But if you're talking an OT/OG playing 6-8 snaps a game at DT in short yardage I could see that.
Probably a handful of DEs and taller OLBs could play DE. And vice versa
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:41 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
Cam would have to bulk before playing DE.. He'd need 25-30 lbs more on his body
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:50 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
I feel like defensive players have a better chance at being two-way players than offensive players...
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:53 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
It would have to be a defensive player converted to offense IMO. You need a lot more than athleticism to play defense in the league, and most offensive stars aren't capable.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 2:54 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
quote:He'd never make it because he'd have no one else to blame all of his missed tackles on.
Cam Newton could probably play DE.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 3:00 pm to Grit-Eating Shin
It is highly unlikely that an offensive player would do well on defense (consistently) at any position.
Posted on 8/12/15 at 3:00 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
quote:
Cam Newton could probably play DE.
Cam Newton could what?
Posted on 8/12/15 at 3:05 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
Maybe not "legit," but Jerick McKinnon likely could have played RB or CB in the NFL.
He began his college career as a defensive back, transitioned to QB (triple-option QB), and made the move to RB as a senior.
Currently a RB for Minnesota, as most of us know.
Incredible athlete. Ran a 4.40, did 32 reps on the bench, and sports a 40+ inch vertical.
He began his college career as a defensive back, transitioned to QB (triple-option QB), and made the move to RB as a senior.
Currently a RB for Minnesota, as most of us know.
Incredible athlete. Ran a 4.40, did 32 reps on the bench, and sports a 40+ inch vertical.
This post was edited on 8/12/15 at 3:06 pm
Posted on 8/12/15 at 3:06 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
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Mike Evans would probably be sick as a defender
what position would that soft arse wr play?
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