Lets get some DLINE talk going...

Tiger One

First let me say that I enjoy your posts on here and find them informative. I get where you're coming from with the "turning the back" but I think our DL would be lost trying to open their hips and drop at 45 after having initially played their gap. Even our DBs ( complete rookies to the game) will get foot frozen if they watch the QB. The QBs at our level are not that sharp but I accept that at your level this may be exposed. To a man coverage guy like yourself you probably find the idea of dropping a lineman strange anyhow.

I only really want that DL man to take away the TE crossing underneath so I think he can get his eyes on him after taking care of his initial gap responsibility. Yes, if they run a draw he will be caught out, especially if he bails too soon with his back turned. I'd love him to stay in there with the appearance of rushing the QB as long as poss, that's why I want him to turn and RUN to find that TE.


That's why we have just installed it and will really only run it as a change up. I wouldn't run it against a 4 receiver set , for example, where that crosser could come from both sides. I think that duty belongs to an Lb or safety rolled up using the technique you descibe.

Coach Nicholson

Glad you like my idea. If your DC goes for it I'll let you know where to send the royalty cheques!! Remember that it needs to be pounds sterling here in Scotland(lol). As my old bones have seen 43 years, I am the signal for a 43 stunt! Nice to be put up there with the lieks of Sweetness and MJ, don't you think. ( ha ha) .Next year I'll have to find someone else to replace me.

Just like to say to all coaches who contribute to this site that I love it and have learned a ton from you all. I wouldn't even have dreamed to venture an opinion a year ago when I started as a novice DC.