7 technique vs 9 technique

In general I see the 7 technique as an advantage to the inside running game and the 9 technique as an advantage to the passing and perimeter game. A 7 tech. protects your OSLB better and allows him to scrape outside without taking on a tackle. The 9 tech. is hard to reach versus a sweep, has a great angle on pass rush, and is a problem versus the option.

Putting the DE on the inside eye of the TE does a couple of things.
First, putting the DE on the TE's inside eye helps to defend vs inside runs. This alignment allows LB's to fly to ball because the d-line is defending the inside gaps.
Second, putting the DE on the TE's inside eye helps the DE in that there are only a few blocking schemes that he can see (TE down block, OT fan, FB or lineman kick-out). Not to mention that this alignment really screw up blocking rules.
This alignment is will not allow the DE to get a great pass rush, but you can stunt a LB/OLB to get a rush.

I have been runninga 52 for years and want to go to a 44. Just wondering if I could get some help on the tech. you teach your DT's and DE's......how to fight blocks, reads, and responsibilities.

Sorry, I thought we were talking about the option here. If they are running power or any inside play on you, certainly you would stay in a 7. But, if they are loading, you wouldn't want to be caught inside, imo.

Chuck, jmo, but if you stand a 7 tech up he is going to be the easiest guy in the world to cut, why would you do that?

Coach Easton

Our rivals played a stand up 7 tech. a couple years ago who was a big tough kid, supposedly the best d-lineman in our class. He got put in the linebackers lap for two series before they finally put him down, but the damage had been done. The 7 must anchor down c-gap and I don't think it can be done from a two-point stance.

IT SURE IS FAIR TO SAY THAT, PARDNER!

COACH EASTON

He aligns in a normal 3 point stance, usually has c gap responsibilities. He must develop his technique to defeat a down block by the TE or combo by the T and TE. If he is the EMLOS, he must learn to defeat a kickout block by a pulling guard or a FB. He must learn to crash to the QB and make him pitch if they face the option. He must learn to play slow and string out the option as well as go to pitch if he and the SAM backer change up assignments vs. the option. He must learn to shed a load block out of the backfield. These are assignments that he must be well versed in if he is playing a 7-6 or 9 technique! By playing a 7, he is aligned to defend against the inside running game. In a 6 or a 9 he is deployed to be the first perimeter protection.

Coach Easton