Same exact thing. Just named differently. Just the nickel back in a 4-2-5 but nowadays you have to use the 4-2-5 every passing down or else get torched by these spread offenses. But he can’t be a little corner because they will run right at him. He’s gotta be a hybrid safety/linebacker type that can do it all.I just read that our defense is no longer using the striker position but will instead utilize the star position. For a non X's and O's guy can someone with some knowledge explain the difference or is it just terminology?
This.There is no difference it’s literally the exact same position with a different name.
It’s a Hybrid Safety/LB that is used in Nickel Coverage, every single Defense has one.
Say it isn’t so!!!!!! What will we do without a Striker??I just read that our defense is no longer using the striker position but will instead utilize the star position. For a non X's and O's guy can someone with some knowledge explain the difference or is it just terminology?
I just read that our defense is no longer using the striker position but will instead utilize the star position. For a non X's and O's guy can someone with some knowledge explain the difference or is it just terminology?
It's essentially the same position but within the framework of a different scheme.I just read that our defense is no longer using the striker position but will instead utilize the star position. For a non X's and O's guy can someone with some knowledge explain the difference or is it just terminology?
Everybody gives this position some fancy nickname.
"Star"
"Striker"
"Sh!tbag"
Never understood why people don't just call it a Nickel.That's what it is.
There is no difference it’s literally the exact same position with a different name.
It’s a Hybrid Safety/LB that is used in Nickel Coverage, every single Defense has one.
I would love to see us use a package of Tae & Kam at safety with James at Star.Same thing and they have Gilbert manning that spot.
Isn't the nickel traditionally more a pass defender while the striker/star needs to be a little bigger for greater run support and bigger bodies?Everybody gives this position some fancy nickname.
"Star"
"Striker"
"Sh!tbag"
Never understood why people don't just call it a Nickel.That's what it is.