Over the last decade or so, positionless basketball has become the trend in the NBA. The idea is that by putting five players on the floor who can all drive, pass and shoot, you’ll space the floor and make it all but impossible for the defense to defend you.
A similar concept has taken the college football world by storm over the last few years. It’s become common to see skill players move all around the field and do a little bit of everything to create advantageous matchups. Think Kyle Pitts last year. He wasn’t a traditional tight end or a wide receiver, but he was highly effective.