What does a Corner back do if there isnt a Wide Receiver on his side? ?

Question

What exactly does a Corner Back do when there is no Wide Receiver on his side?

Answer 1

It all depends. If you have a two WR's on the other side, they move there.

The only time there's not two Wr's on the field is in a Jumbo package or Goalline pack, and in that case, they line up with the left side Tight End.

Answer 2

play further in and watch for motion, reverse or a tight end.

on my football team the corner has the first WRY on that side weather it be a TE or a WRY.

if threes no end you watch the run or reverse i guess..

Answer 3

Drop back in coverage or blitz. Maybe even double team another receiver on the other side.

Answer 4

If there is no WR on the CB's side then the coner back goes into rotation.  One thing that is true, the corner back position is a very hard position to play.  So what they must do is keep their eyes on the QB and where they are throwing the ball.  If the CB is alert they will see where the ball is being thrown.  If they ball is thrown to a WR that is near him or in front of him and not on the side, then the CB can make the tackle before the WR can get major yardage.  The key for the CB is to keep his eyes on the QB and where he is throwing the ball..  

Answer 5

Usually if that happens he'll play a zone on the other side or the middle, read if its a run to his direction and make a tackle, or blitz.

It all depends what the play is and who the coach is.