4-2-5 vs. Iso

what we do to elevate this problem is play robber coverage to the TE with the and play read 2 to the TE. That way no one has to leave the box. Also we play our WSILB in a 30 tech and at 3 yds. To eliminate this play.

Rules for cover 5

SC= Robber tech (read TE)
WC= Read #2 ( 2 goes flat jump him, he does anything else zone the 1/4)
FS= Read #2( 2 goes flat zone the half, 2 does anything else zone the 1/4)
S= Curl to Flat
M= 2 to 1
W=3 to 1
R= Curl to Flat

My suggestion would be get out of the 4-2-5 in iso situations and go 5-3 all the way!

Coach Easton-TIGER ONE

The main thing for the LBer being isolated is to meet it on their side of the LOS if possible. Stay lower than the blocker (leverage). Take on blocker with inside flipper but STAY SQUARE & don't run around the block!

Cover 3 vs. twin. Split the difference between the tackle and the slot reciever with the outside backer and he can still fall in on weakside iso and play quick dumps to flat on the slot receiver. Also, check to a cover 2 with a rolled up player on #1 and a nickel back aligned inside of #2 and deep 1/2 safety over the top.

Yes, I agree I think you are better off in 2. That is why we usually check to cover 2 vs. twins and trips. However, if you wanted to stay in 3 I like splitting the difference with the OLB so he is not removed vs. run. On a wheel route, the FS cheated to the twin should take the Post/Inside Route and the Corner realizing he has more than 1 deep threat in his zone will not chase back inside and look for deep routes to the outside.

The original discussion was stopping the Iso vs. Twin. So I am thinking I formation with a TE to one side and a twin set to the other. I would align a corner at about 6-8 yards over the TE and he has deep 1/3rd(if you are playing cover 3) to the TE side so he covers the TE on deep routes. From this formation they have no way to run 4 verticals. If you play cover 3 vs. Twin and Trips I believe you should cheat your FS to the Twin/Trips to cover a vertical stretch to that side. Also, if you leave the FS in the MOF you basically have the corner and the FS standing next to each other. As stated earlier, I like cover 2 better vs. Twin/Trips and this is our usual check but I believe you can also play some cover 3 as a change-up.

More often than not - ISOS are run to the side where the B gap is defended by a LBer (1 or 2I side as opposed to 3 technique side). This helps in planning!