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AnonEmouse · 04-20-2006, 06:36 AM

On the learning curve, Jordanz301 is right. Corner is more about ability than safety, but I'd rank safety up there with QB in terms of learning and responsibilities. I played both safety positions, CB, QB, WR (though not for long as I slowed up with age!) and TE. In terms of ability v. skill I'd say CB, WR and TE are more ability than skill, and vice versa for the others, though TE's do have to learn blocking schemes as well as pass routes, so in effect play 2 positions at once.

As to AA, the S position is often the defensive QB. He has to read the whole O and often adjust coverage calls on the fly. Something LB's don't do as a rule. Both safety positions have some responsibility in this, so I'm curious how AA and ST will function together - will GW have a hierachy based on position?

Consequently I think it would have been better if AA was attending meetings etc. to get to know his D colleagues, especially the secondary.

However, as various people have said, a) these are voluntary and b) they are 'only' conditioning workouts. Far more important is attendance when they actually get into coaching meetings and on the practice field.

I keep thinking (especially after the hoo hah about ST) that voluntary workouts should be clearly defined as such (i.e. no stigma at all for not attending) or become mandatory so everyone know where they stand.

I mean, if your boss told you they were having a charity event and helping out was entirely voluntary, then told you if you didn't go it would go down on your annual review, how would you feel?

04-20-2006, 06:36 AM	#34
AnonEmouse Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: UK Age: 60 Posts: 2,896	Re: Redskins \| Archuleta working on his own On the learning curve, Jordanz301 is right. Corner is more about ability than safety, but I'd rank safety up there with QB in terms of learning and responsibilities. I played both safety positions, CB, QB, WR (though not for long as I slowed up with age!) and TE. In terms of ability v. skill I'd say CB, WR and TE are more ability than skill, and vice versa for the others, though TE's do have to learn blocking schemes as well as pass routes, so in effect play 2 positions at once. As to AA, the S position is often the defensive QB. He has to read the whole O and often adjust coverage calls on the fly. Something LB's don't do as a rule. Both safety positions have some responsibility in this, so I'm curious how AA and ST will function together - will GW have a hierachy based on position? Consequently I think it would have been better if AA was attending meetings etc. to get to know his D colleagues, especially the secondary. However, as various people have said, a) these are voluntary and b) they are 'only' conditioning workouts. Far more important is attendance when they actually get into coaching meetings and on the practice field. I keep thinking (especially after the hoo hah about ST) that voluntary workouts should be clearly defined as such (i.e. no stigma at all for not attending) or become mandatory so everyone know where they stand. I mean, if your boss told you they were having a charity event and helping out was entirely voluntary, then told you if you didn't go it would go down on your annual review, how would you feel?