4-2-5 variation

I've used a wide 44--basically the same thing, depending on your athletes, and coverage responsibilities. It is a sound defense, but not perfect. The weaknesses that we experienced had to do with some issues on triple option--ILB's had a tough time scraping from time to time. The other thing has to do with 4 verts. We ran a ton of Cov 3, which is obviously tough if a team runs 4 verts. If your SS/OLB's are not great coverage men, then the wheel is also an issue. It is a great defense, though. It is fine against power games...playaction, and straight drop-back passing. TCU has had fantastic success with it. You do need very strong DL play, though.

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Originally posted by: coach4Christ
Has anyone used this defense? I call it "loose" and I'm experimenting with it this spring. Everything is the same as normal 4-2-5 alignment except the Strong DE bumps out to a 9 tech instead of 7 tech. The outside LB moves into a 70 Tech (LB depth lined up on inside eye of TE). The olb keys the TE if TE blocks DE fill C gap, if TE releases inside TE bump outside the squeeze of the DE.

Has anyone played this? What are its strengths? Weaknesses? Thanks!

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What will the SLB do if the TE releases straight at him?



Would it be better if you walk the SOLB up to a 7 tech. and jam the TE ?