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"
"****bag"
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"
"****bag"
Never understood why people don't just call it a Nickel. That's what it is.