What makes a good defensive back

[TheGhostofJimKelly]

OK, I seen a tweet by Donte Whitner. I can see where he is going here. Since the defensive back is always the guy that is scrutinized, I would like to hear what everyone thinks makes a good defensive back.


Go.

[YardRat]

Re: What makes a good defensive back

A good run defense and above-average pass rush.

[Buffalogic]

Re: What makes a good defensive back

A good run defense and above-average pass rush.

lol cheater. Nice shortcut!

I need good instincts and fast reaction time out of my corners. Speed and change of direction is very important. I like some size too so my guys aren't dominated by big receivers at the line. Long arms is a plus. Vertical jump is something that I look for too at the combine.

And I want some adequate hands. Regardless of position if you get two hands on the ball and you somehow can't make the play, if I'm coach I'm rippin you up.

Nnamdi is the perfect corner to me.

[Night Train]

Re: What makes a good defensive back

One that doesn't tweet every conscious thought.

[Forward_Lateral]

Re: What makes a good defensive back

There's only a handful, if that many, of true cover corners in the NFL anymore.

[ServoBillieves]

Re: What makes a good defensive back

Leodis McKelvin and Jairus Byrd.

[we are]

Re: What makes a good defensive back

instincts.

[DraftBoy]

Re: What makes a good defensive back

Everything and I mean everything depends on the hips.

[paranoid]

Re: What makes a good defensive back

Field awareness and closing speed.

[madness]

Re: What makes a good defensive back

"The prerequisites for a great defensive back include better-than-normal speed, perfect body control, the toughness needed to stop the run, good hands, and confidence - plus an overall attitude that dares the offense to come his way."
"While sure, aggressive tackling is important, a good defensive back must understand that he can't miss any tackle, sometimes sacrificing a hard hit for a game-saving shoving out of bounds." ~Tom Bass

Hard work, determination and intelligence must be added along with God-given talent in order to play in the secondary

+ a killer backpedal and fluid hips

[DraftBoy]

Re: What makes a good defensive back

It doesnt matter how fast you are if you can't turn and burn, it doesnt matter how quick you are if you can't change direction well.

With a DB everything else is secondary to their hips.