After taking a look at defensive ends, defensive tackles and inside linebackers, we now zero in on edge/coverage linebackers better known as outside ‘backers.’ Having the speed to stunt blitz with defensive ends and the coverage skills to play passing lanes make up a sound edge backer.
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