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Originally Posted by Woogieman
I think the only "negative" is the rarity of physical attributes needed to play on the boundary. Simply a matter of winning the genetic lottery, just like tackles with 34.75" arms. They may not be more skilled, but there are just so few that have certain key phys attributes, they are just in greater demand.
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Eh...they're not more rare on the boundary, they're just different.
First step quickness and ability to change direction (not to mention gear down) are straight up physical traits and they are MASSIVE for an NCB. Every bit as important as length on the boundary.
And there aren't many people that have those at a premier level either. Fewer than there are guys who are 6'2" and can run fast these days.
I just feel like some have an outdated view of what a NCB really is these days. It's not just some guy who couldn't hack it on the outside. Those guys have very rare skills of their own that are unique to them and the position.