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A dime defense differs from the nickel defense – from which it derives its name – in that it adds a sixth defensive back to the secondary. This sixth defensive back is called a "dimeback" (D). [2] The defense gets its name because a dime, worth ten cents, is the next step up in United States coin currency from a nickel, which is worth 5 cents.
The dime defense (4 cornerbacks), lined up against 4 wide receivers on offense. A conventional dime formation would have 4 linemen and only one linebacker. In American football, a dimeback is a cornerback or safety who serves as the sixth defensive back (fourth cornerback, third safety; and in some rare cases, a fourth safety) on defense. [1]
The line is heavily shifted toward the offense's weak side; both outside linebackers tend to play on the strong side outside of the defensive linemen; and three defensive backs (the two cornerbacks and the strong safety) crowd the line of scrimmage. The remaining safety, which is the free safety, stays in the backfield.
Another double-digit margin. Ohio State’s win was the fourth blowout in four first-round games in this first year of the 12-team playoff. The closest game of the four turned out to be Notre Dame ...
The line: Jets 22, Texans 20. With a line of 2 points and an over-under of 42, the expected result is a Jets victory of 22-20. ... Sports Betting Dime: Texans 18.5, Jets 13.7.
With a line of 5 1/2 points and an over-under of 42, Denver is expected to win 24-18. "The El Paso Times: Broncos 28, Browns 17. ... Sports Betting Dime: Broncos 21.3, Browns 4.6.
Wide receivers generally line up split "wide" near the sidelines at the start of the play. Wide receivers, like running backs, come in different varieties depending on exactly where they line up. A wide receiver who is directly on the line of scrimmage is called a "split end" and is counted among the seven required players on the line of scrimmage.
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