Anyone run a 4-2-5 defense?

Not yet! But soon I hope.

I have been trying to initiate a switch to the 4-2-5 for 2 seasons now. I am also interested in how other coaches run it. I picture it as 2 DL, 2 OLB (DE positioning), 2 ILB, 1 Rover/Monster/Bandit (best defensive player), 2 corners (best man-coverage guys) & 2 cover 2 safeties (BIG HITTERS). This type of defense works against all formations and systems. Tampa Bay calls it a 4-3, but it is trully a 4-2-5 because their 3rd and 4th LBs are really Strong Safety types.

Any coach(s) that really understands responsibilities and coverages, please speak up. This is one of the defenses that there is not enough information about. I know Miami (FL) runs a version of it (CANES?), and I think Texas A&M (4-7?) might. The Arizona Desert Swarm is sort of the same thing but I think it is a 3 down lineman version (3-3-5?).

I would really be interested in anything anyone can contribute.

Coach G.