Boundary Cornerback?

[ValleyBoyz]

Can somebody explain what this term means?

 

[superpunk]

Not without getting banned.

 

[dallasfaniac]

Cornerback lined up on the short side of the field. Usually a faster corner with good coverage. A field cornerback takes the wide side of the field and is usually bigger and better tackler.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Cornerback lined up on the short side of the field. Usually a faster corner with good coverage. A field cornerback takes the wide side of the field and is usually bigger and better tackler.

Um... Isn't that backwards? Usually the better athlete is asked to cover more field.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Cornerback lined up on the short side of the field. Usually a faster corner with good coverage. A field cornerback takes the wide side of the field and is usually bigger and better tackler.

In the old days, the hash marks were further out so the wide side of the field really was the wide side. Because of this, you saw a lot more sweeps and power toss formations, which ment that your CB would have to be able to support the run well. On the short side, the sideline really prohibited those kinds of plays so not nearly as many were run to that side of the field. However, the sideline throw was much easier to do because the angles were not as extreme so essentially, it was much easier to throw to that side of the field.

I didn't think they used those terms much in the NFL anymore.

 

[dallasfaniac]

As big as the internet is, it's awfully hard to find some info, lol, but I did find this even though it's about the AFL.

 

[couchscout]

In the old days, the hash marks were further out so the wide side of the field really was the wide side. Because of this, you saw a lot more sweeps and power toss formations, which ment that your CB would have to be able to support the run well. On the short side, the sideline really prohibited those kinds of plays so not nearly as many were run to that side of the field. However, the sideline throw was much easier to do because the angles were not as extreme so essentially, it was much easier to throw to that side of the field.

I didn't think they used those terms much in the NFL anymore.

They dont at all that Im aware of, I know Ohio State still uses that term. And its pretty much well known info among Buckeye fans that boundary corners don't succeed in the NFL at nearly the same rate as field corners. Example: the 02 National Championship team, Dustin Fox was the boundary corner while Chris Gamble had the field. Which I guess brings up Tyler Everett whos on our team at the moment, he played the field when he played, which wasnt that often. Dont really know if thats a good or bad thign for us. I remember he was supposed to be unbelievably talented coming out of high school though.

 

[pancakeman]

In the old days, the hash marks were further out so the wide side of the field really was the wide side. Because of this, you saw a lot more sweeps and power toss formations, which ment that your CB would have to be able to support the run well. On the short side, the sideline really prohibited those kinds of plays so not nearly as many were run to that side of the field. However, the sideline throw was much easier to do because the angles were not as extreme so essentially, it was much easier to throw to that side of the field.

I didn't think they used those terms much in the NFL anymore.

Interesting stuff. Thanks!

 

[ValleyBoyz]

Thanks for the explanation. The reason I was asking is because I read Brandon Flowers played the boundary corner position at VTech and I remember Deion talking about boundary corners having no place in the NFL.

 

[theogt]

In the old days, the hash marks were further out so the wide side of the field really was the wide side. Because of this, you saw a lot more sweeps and power toss formations, which ment that your CB would have to be able to support the run well. On the short side, the sideline really prohibited those kinds of plays so not nearly as many were run to that side of the field. However, the sideline throw was much easier to do because the angles were not as extreme so essentially, it was much easier to throw to that side of the field.

I didn't think they used those terms much in the NFL anymore.

Just to add to this, Victor Harris was VT's field corner at 6'0", 200 lbs. And Brandon Flowers was the boundary corner at 5'10" 189.

From an article on Harris moving to boundary side this season:

Harris back on defense

Cornerback Victor "Macho" Harris was back on defense Monday after spending the first seven spring practices at wide receiver.

After learning the nuances of playing offense, the Highland Springs High School graduate is now getting a feel for a different defensive position. Tech's coaches have moved him to the "boundary" cornerback spot once occupied by All-American Brandon Flowers, who decided to forgo his senior season to enter the NFL draft.

Harris played on the "field" side last year, earning first-team all-ACC honors. The "boundary" corner plays on the shorter side of the field, and it's considered much more of a physical challenge than playing on the wider side.

"It's a good and bad thing, you know," Harris said. "It's good in a way because it's a shorter field, but if you're not a physical guy, the boundary is made for straight physical people. I just can't wait to go out there and show my talent out there on the boundary."

There's a good chance Harris will pull double-duty on offense and defense this season. Beamer didn't hesitate to mention Harris when asked about the Hokies' top four receivers.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Thanks for the explanation. The reason I was asking is because I read Brandon Flowers played the boundary corner position at VTech and I remember Deion talking about boundary corners having no place in the NFL.

Well, usually the field corner is the better cover man, so that makes sense.

BTW, a LOT of runs go to the boundary side, because in many option offenses the QB simply counts the number of defenders left and right and runs the play to the side with fewer defenders. It drives fans crazy that options are run to the short side of the field where it looks like you're running out of room, but it's done because there are often fewer defenders there (because there's less field to defend on the boundary side).

 

[TellerMorrow34]

Interesting. I'd never heard those two terms before in regards to corners.

 

[theogt]

Well, usually the field corner is the better cover man, so that makes sense.

That doesn't seem to be the case for VT at least.