Cornerback Room

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 * +Cornerback Attribute Board, last updated 11 March 2013

Core Attributes
Cover Skills (CSKIL)


 * The ability to cover is an important attribute for any CB playing man coverage.

Footwork (FOOT)


 * A CB with great footwork can keep up with an opponent receiver's intricate route. Having great footwork is one of the many factors in disallowing an opponent WR to get separation. 

Speed (SPD)


 * Having the ability to keep up with a fast, speedy WR is an absolute must when defending long, well-developed routes.

Leaping (LEAP)
 * Great CBs will sometimes defend passes by leaping ahead of the opposing WR, getting to the football before the other player has a chance to make a play.

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2nd Tier Attributes
First Step (FSTP)


 * Like footwork, a CB who has great first step can immediately keep up with WRs running short, shallow routes without any problem.

Discipline (DISC)


 * A CB with poor discipline will cost the team yards by committing penalties more often.

Read Opposition (READ)


 * A core attribute for CBs who exclusively play zone coverage, having high read opposition allows a CB to predict the movement and play of his opposing WR.

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3rd Tier Attributes
Tackling (TCK)
 * A CB with good tackling skills can mitigate the effectiveness of a WR in open space. 

Strength (STR) & Toughness (TGH)
 * A CB with high strength and toughness can run the "bump & run" more effectively.

Athleticism (ATHL)
 * If necessary, a CB can play both the Strong Safety and Free Safety positions in DeepRoute. The CB's athleticism attribute will determine the "penalty" that will occur for players playing out of position. The higher athleticism, the lower the penalty.

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Modifying Attributes

 * The following attributes modify the effectivity of the Core, 1st, and 2nd Tier attributes listed above. While not absolutely vital to a CB's success, the following attributes have been shown to be helpful.
 * The following attributes modify the effectivity of the Core, 1st, and 2nd Tier attributes listed above. While not absolutely vital to a CB's success, the following attributes have been shown to be helpful.
 * The following attributes modify the effectivity of the Core, 1st, and 2nd Tier attributes listed above. While not absolutely vital to a CB's success, the following attributes have been shown to be helpful.

Motor (MOTOR)
 * Some players give 110% on all plays while others decide to take the play off and rest.

Intelligence (INT)
 * Smart players make better decisions and put themselves into a position to make the play.

Consistency (CONS)
 * Some players can stay focused on their game, while others may lose concentration and start to make mental errors.

Clutch (CLTC)
 * Some players can stay extremely focused on their game even while the game is on the line.  While others fall apart under the added pressure to perform in close games.  It's a mental toughness thing, thats feeds off of experience and confidence.  


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