How often do you hear that phrase. “He is a hybrid.” “This position needs to be more of a hybrid.” I feel like every offense and defense today has some sort of hybrid position built into the scheme, at least one. So really are they hybrids or are they something else. Do we have more hybrids than we actually true position players.
I think that a lot of that is part of the infatuation with the spread. Both offensively and defensively to deal with this scheme you need versatile guys. Guys who can run, break tackles, catch, block, etc… I think there is less hiding players.
Because spread offense forces the field to be stretched both vertically and horizontally, you need speed and ability. Ability to run in space and tackle in space. Not only with Spread itself, but think about the rebirth of single wing or the WILDCAT. The guy running that play is the epitome of the hybrid. It is like having the 5–tool guy in baseball.
When are we going to start seeing Hybrid big guys. Or do we already. Or do we just call those guys really good????
