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Tim Jacobs (American Football)
Timothy Jacobs, Jr. (born April 5, 1970) is a former American football cornerback who played for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football, Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens, he was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 1993. He played for the Browns from 1993–1995 and the Miami Dolphins from 1996–1997. Professional career Cleveland Browns Jacobs signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent following the 1993 NFL Draft. He was released prior to the start of the 1993 NFL season, 1993 season, but re-signed with the team and played in two games, recording one Tackle (football move), tackle. As a backup cornerback in 1994 NFL season, 1994, Jacobs recorded two interceptions, including one against Drew Bledsoe of the New England Patriots. He played in 10 games in 1994, recording one Starting lineup, start and six tackles. He was re-signed to a one-year contract on Ju ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cornerback
A cornerback (CB) is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in gridiron football. Cornerbacks cover Wide receiver, receivers most of the time, but also blitz and defend against such Play from scrimmage, offensive running plays as sweeps and reverses. They create Turnover (gridiron football), turnovers through hard tackle (football move), tackles, interceptions, and pass deflection, deflecting forward passes. Other members of the defensive backfield include strong and free Safety (gridiron football position), safeties. The cornerback position requires speed, agility, strength, and the ability to make rapid sharp turns. A cornerback's skill set typically requires proficiency in anticipating the quarterback, backpedaling, executing single and zone coverage, disrupting pass routes, block shedding, and tackling. Cornerbacks are among the 40-yard dash#Average time by position, fastest players on the field. Because of this, they are frequently used as return specialist, ret ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
