Norm Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 I just don't think it should be in caps. It's not an acronym. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNPackfan32 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 17 minutes ago, NormSizedMidget said: I just don't think it should be in caps. It's not an acronym. But we generally capitalize positions: QB, RB, DE, ILB ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 12 minutes ago, MNPackfan32 said: But we generally capitalize positions: QB, RB, DE, ILB ect. Oh I get that. It just looks silly to me. It's a word. When people talked about 3 techniquies, they did 3T or 3 tech, not 3TECH I have few stupid pet peeves, but I cannot stand this one. My browser on my PC has an extension that changes all caps EDGE into Edge lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexGreen#20 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) 11 hours ago, HorizontoZenith said: Can we stop saying EDGE? What is it? It's not an abbreviation. It's not an acronym, it's not initials, so why is it all capitalized? I don't like it. If we have to capitalize an actual word, can't we change it to END? Or why don't we just start using E? And this whole STAR thing doesn't work for me either. Let's just go NB. CB = Cornerback NB = Nickle back E = Defensive end, 3-4 OLB, pass rusher, etc. DL = Defensive lineman S = Safety (FS/SS if necessary) F'real though. QB RB WR TE T G C K P LS CB SS FS DE DL LB OLB EDGE There's no reason one position should take four letters. Disagree on the Nickel Back change for the reason that "Nickel Back" refers to the 5th DB that comes in. Historically the "Nickel Back" was almost always the slot CB. It was so prevalent that those terms became interchangeable. Damarious Randall is our Slot CB. He is not however, the "Nickel Back". In base looks, Randall plays on the edge rather than being on the bench. "Star" is an internal label given to the Slot DB in most schemes (And I believe the Packers internal scheme). Much in the way that "Knight" is typically the "non Mike" Inside Linebacker role. However, we don't call Josh Jones/Jake Ryan's position Knight. We just call it ILB. +++ Until somebody comes up with a better term for Edge, I'm going to vote to keep it. I've heard PR "Perimeter Rusher" thrown out, but then PR has double usage with "Punt Returner". Edited December 23, 2017 by AlexGreen#20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacReady Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Just now, AlexGreen#20 said: Disagree on the Nickel Back change for the reason that "Nickel Back" refers to the 5th DB that comes in. Historically the "Nickel Back" was almost always the slot CB. It was so prevalent that those terms became interchangeable. Damarious Randall is our Slot CB. He is not however, the "Nickel Back". In base looks, Randall plays on the edge rather than being on the bench. "Star" is an internal label given to the Slot DB in most schemes (And I believe the Packers internal scheme). Much in the way that "Knight" is typically the "non Mike" Inside Linebacker role. However, we don't call Josh Jones/Jake Ryan's position Knight. We just call it ILB. Stop. I know all that, and I know all that pretty much thanks to you. I just don't like 4 letter words denoting football positions. I don't like it. I just don't like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexGreen#20 Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Just now, HorizontoZenith said: Stop. I know all that, and I know all that pretty much thanks to you. I just don't like 4 letter words denoting football positions. I don't like it. I just don't like it. I'm in agreement with you. You caught me before my edit. I've seen PR (Perimeter Rusher) used. Though I don't like that because PR is already used for Punt Returner. If I was going to make a change, I would change it to ER "Edge Rusher" Thoughts? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacReady Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Just now, AlexGreen#20 said: I'm in agreement with you. You caught me before my edit. I've seen PR (Perimeter Rusher) used. Though I don't like that because PR is already used for Punt Returner. If I was going to make a change, I would change it to ER "Edge Rusher" Thoughts? I'm 100% okay with ER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, AlexGreen#20 said: Disagree on the Nickel Back change for the reason that "Nickel Back" refers to the 5th DB that comes in. Historically the "Nickel Back" was almost always the slot CB. It was so prevalent that those terms became interchangeable. Damarious Randall is our Slot CB. He is not however, the "Nickel Back". In base looks, Randall plays on the edge rather than being on the bench. "Star" is an internal label given to the Slot DB in most schemes (And I believe the Packers internal scheme). Much in the way that "Knight" is typically the "non Mike" Inside Linebacker role. However, we don't call Josh Jones/Jake Ryan's position Knight. We just call it ILB. +++ Until somebody comes up with a better term for Edge, I'm going to vote to keep it. I've heard PR "Perimeter Rusher" thrown out, but then PR has double usage with "Punt Returner". Edited December 23, 2017 by NormSizedMidget Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakeshoppe Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, NormSizedMidget said: Oh I get that. It just looks silly to me. It's a word. When people talked about 3 techniquies, they did 3T or 3 tech, not 3TECH I have few stupid pet peeves, but I cannot stand this one. My browser on my PC has an extension that changes all caps EDGE into Edge lol EdGE ----------------------------- Given our injury history I don't want to see ER used anywhere on this forum tbh Edited December 23, 2017 by Cakeshoppe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 10 hours ago, HorizontoZenith said: You're supposed to be a moderator. You're better than this. That's ome really high standards to hold me up to. But why does that bother you so much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LargeFarva Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 ED - edge defender 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacReady Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 5 hours ago, CWood21 said: That's ome really high standards to hold me up to. But why does that bother you so much? Because OK is already a lazy way to say okay and 2 is a number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malfatron Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, HorizontoZenith said: Because OK is already a lazy way to say okay and 2 is a number. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacReady Posted December 23, 2017 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Just now, MathMan said: Accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWood21 Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 3 hours ago, HorizontoZenith said: Because OK is already a lazy way to say okay and 2 is a number. My original comment was in jest fwiw. I just don't see what the big deal is about it. It's a few extra letters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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