head up NG

The first man I ever put in the NFL from my pro minor league team was 6'4 348 lb nose tackle who was benching 655, and was an imovable object playing a zero on the center with both A gap responsibilities!
I like Bills terminology of "smashing through the centers head" and keeping your head on the outside of the center's in the direction he is moving, because that is exactly how it is done. If your in a small school enviornment where the little fast guy at nose can play well, that's one thing. But, when you play with the big boys, you need a "rock" at nose who can move his feet, is bull strong, and loves to smash people!!! As soon as it is discerned the nose can play a zero and is really a bull, he will be doubled teamed the rest of the night. So, therefore, he must be not only super strong, but super well schooled at defeating the doubleteam and getting to the ball carrier. THE NOSE IS A SPECIAL POSITION AND ONLY THE BEST CAN REALLY PLAY IT. Just my opinion, as always.

Coach Easton