de's

this depends on too many things to discuss.

Total defensive structure & philosophy, etc.

That may be good! Here is a description of DE play from two of the three best 5-3 teams I ever saw:

I. ENDS: Outside eye of TE (or wider). If TE a good receiver – align more head up and hold him up. D gap responsibility (QB on option). Use inside flipper. Ouside pass rush (take back out if he crosses your face). NOTE: On “RED” call – move to outside eye of OT (split end side).


II. ENDS: 2 point stance. Inside foot on inside of TE’s outside foot and read him. Work vs. down block, turn-out block, reach block, and kick-out (or trap). Vs down block – close down (will both squeeze kick-out or trap, and/or wrong shoulder it (varies game to game). Vs turn-out block - bench press him down. Vs reach block – smash him in the mouth and work outside. NOTE: On SE side – align on the OT.

They get the "crash" from stunts.

i wasnt thinking of crashing them every play just most of the time.what are some ways to beat this if you are the offense