Oneback and Tiger One - Question on Personnel Placement

OLB's & DE's are the MOST IMPORTANT positions, & can be similar people except DE to TE side must have more "lead in his pencil"!

OBVIOUSLY the OLB's will have more coverage responsibilities (like a S/S). The DE on the TE must win that battle! DE's must CONTAIN mobile QB's.

CONTINUED THOUGHTS ON YOUR QUESTION:

As Bill so aptly states, your DE's and LB'S ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT GUYS ON THE DEFENSE IN YOUR 4-4 SCHEME. With you stating that neither outside LB is the type you want covering a down field receiver, you do have a problem. That is why I say that my Tiger Backs have to be the best payers and not the DE's. THey always have the # 2 receiver to either side in any man cover scheme we may be in. They absolutely have to be able to run with and cover a TE or a wideout. THIS IS IMPERATIVE TO ME. don't know how this would work for you, but you may want to try one guy who is the better cover guy against the teams you know are throwing teams and a more physical type against the running teams you will face.
If you don't have the personnel to fill the bill all the way, then go with your next best alternative. Would be very interested in knowing how it plays out for you, keep us posted if you have time, OK?

Coach Easton-TIGER ONE

Tiger One and Oneback,

Thanks for your advice. I'll try to keep you abreast as to how things go.