U hav to be fast, hav good size and hands. U hav to be good at tackling because ur the last man to stop the person with the ball. U either play zone or man in coverage.
You have to be sure to take good angles on the ball. Don't worry about going for the big hit- as the last line of defense you often take on running backs and receievers who get to the second level, and you have to make the safe tackle because offensive players have the advantage in the open field.
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He's a free safety. In actuality, in most 3-4 defenses, and in Baltimore's especially, there is not discernable difference. The definition of a Strong Safety is somebody who lines up on the strong side of the offense. Ed Reed does this. But he also lines up on the weak side or drops back in to a center field role also. So what is Ed Reed? A safety. On the Ravens, there is no free or strong.
Middle Linebackers are usually positioned behind defensive tackles and/or in-between the defensive linemen and the defensive backs (Cornerback, Strong Safety, Weak Safety.}Middle Linebacker
Donnie Shell played strong safety for the Steelers between 1974-1987. He was the Steelers' MVP for the 1980 season and played in 5 Pro Bowls. As of the 2007 season, he is the director of player development for the Carolina Panthers.
John Jenkins played in 1 NFL game, that was for the Steelers on September 27, 1998 at safety.
Troy Polamalu played his first professional football game on September 7, 2003. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers that same year.