Tom Brady, Joe Burrow Battle U.S. Flag Football Elite: Is NFL Poised for Olympic Glory or Shocking Defeat?
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Kuechly acknowledged that linebackers similar in size to the 6-foot-3, 238-pound frame he brought to the NFL are not best fit for flag. Cornerbacks and nickel corners are best equipped for the quick-twitch moves on defense, while skill players and especially receivers have the cleanest transition to offense. Even former tackle players who excel in quick twitch get frustrated at times with the need to sanitize their physicality, said Jorge Cascudo, head coach of the U.S. Men’s National Flag Football Team. The breakdown and re-engage technique for a tackle differs from the mechanics of locating the flag, added Brownson: While NFL tacklers will break down and then load up to tackle, flag football defenders must move laterally after the breakdown, all while possessing sufficient hand-eye coordination to nab the flag in motion.



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