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Suggested Reading"About Football Glossary - Dime Back"Definition: The sixth defensive back used in dime coverage. Examples: Teams normally use four defensive backs. When a fifth defensive back comes in the game, he is referred to as the nickel back. When the sixth defensive back comes in, he is refered to as the dime back. Suggested Reading |
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