(05-23-2017, 05:30 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: Normally, I'd agree, but it's always good to have a few backers that are the alpha males of the defense because, like I said, there's different sides of the field/defense and adjustments that can be made all over.  We'll want one main guy, but all the backers directing everyone and just inspiring the D with their leadership is always good.

If it was a corner or some other position trying to be a leader, I'd agree, but it's called a linebacking "core" for a reason.

(05-23-2017, 05:37 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Actually, it's Linebacker Corps, not to be confused with the word "corpse", but pronounced "core".  But in football, any position group is referred to as a Corps, ex.  WR Corps.  And, we did have a member of the secondary who was the leader of the defense, his name was Reggie Nelson.

(05-23-2017, 08:25 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: Good call on corps 

And Reggie may have been a bit of a leader, but most defenses are led by the backers, and specifically usually the MIKE.

(05-23-2017, 05:19 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Sounds good to me.


Was thinking the same thing. Only one guy can be calling the plays, interesting how the coaches are giving the headset
to Minter right off the bat when Burfict knows the game so well himself and is the intimidator on this Defense.

Maybe this way Burfict can just focus on being the intimidator.

(05-24-2017, 01:48 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: Its a good thing to have guys that "Can" call the plays and set the defense incase someone like burfict goes down for a few games...    Remember a few years back when we didn't have any play callers on D and faced the patriots...  Yeah that was bad lol


This is probly to help minter pick up the defense faster.. As Burfict already knows it as well as Gunther according to Gunther

All good points.

(05-23-2017, 05:30 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: Normally, I'd agree, but it's always good to have a few backers that are the alpha males of the defense because, like I said, there's different sides of the field/defense and adjustments that can be made all over.  We'll want one main guy, but all the backers directing everyone and just inspiring the D with their leadership is always good.

If it was a corner or some other position trying to be a leader, I'd agree, but it's called a linebacking "core" for a reason.

(05-23-2017, 05:37 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Actually, it's Linebacker Corps, not to be confused with the word "corpse", but pronounced "core".  But in football, any position group is referred to as a Corps, ex.  WR Corps.  And, we did have a member of the secondary who was the leader of the defense, his name was Reggie Nelson.

Quote:core

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1. 1.
   the tough central part of various fruits, containing the seeds.
   "quarter the pears, remove the cores then slice again into wedges"
2. 2.
   the central or most important part of something.
   

(05-24-2017, 01:48 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: Its a good thing to have guys that "Can" call the plays and set the defense incase someone like burfict goes down for a few games...    Remember a few years back when we didn't have any play callers on D and faced the patriots...  Yeah that was bad lol

(05-23-2017, 05:37 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Actually, it's Linebacker Corps, not to be confused with the word "corpse", but pronounced "core".  But in football, any position group is referred to as a Corps, ex.  WR Corps.  And, we did have a member of the secondary who was the leader of the defense, his name was Reggie Nelson.

(05-24-2017, 03:21 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Correct. That said, it's also correct when someone (like me) says "this core of players". 



When I refer to the core players, I'm talking about the most important guys. The AJ Greens, Daltons, Atkins and Burficts of the team. When you're referring to a specific position group though, "corps" would be the correct word. 


This is one of the reasons I really liked the Minter signing. He was the signal caller for a pretty good defense in AZ.

(05-24-2017, 05:15 PM)BengalFanInNJ Wrote: But Cody Core isn't a linebacker.

(05-24-2017, 05:08 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: True, usage of core is different than corps.  As in:  The core of the team is comprised of some hardnosed veterans.  As opposed to:  The Wide receiving corps got a boost by drafting two speedy rookies.