Post by blueadams on Sept 16, 2008 6:22:22 GMT
So, I'm thinking of a base 4-4 (4-2-5) in which the DE's are always in 5-techs and the OLBs (SSs) are always lined up in a 7-tech (outside edge) against a TE...like the Sam LB in a 4-3 Under. I like this idea for several reasons:
#1) With the DE's in 5-techs on both sides regardless of formation, I would have a LOT of freedom with my DTs. I could put them in 2i's against inside running teams, I could put them in 3's against outside running/passing teams, I could put them in 2's and play 2-gap principles, or hide them and shoot gaps, or ANY combination of the above!
#2) Reason #1 would also give me a LOT of freedom with my ILBs. For instance - If I'm up against a team with outside speed, I could line my ILBs up in 30's and my DTs in 2i's to protect them inside. I could put them in 21s with my DTs in 3s to force B and C gap runs back inside. I could put them in 20s, hide my DTs in 2's and play it straight or run stunts gallore.
#3) Against two-back teams I could blitz the OLB (SS) on the side without a #2 WR to cover, stunt the DE to that side in the B-gap, and stunt the DT to that side in the A-gap, essentially giving me a 46 Bear look, but without altering my base 4-4 (4-2-5) allignment.
Obviously, the biggest weakness of a defense like this would be the threat of my OLBs (SSs) getting reached by the TE. I think I could widen lesser athletes at OLB (SS) out enough to prevent this without creating weaknesses inside though. Does anyone else see any flaws that I'm missing? In general, what are your thoughts of this scheme?
I greatly appreciate any feedback!
- Blue
#1) With the DE's in 5-techs on both sides regardless of formation, I would have a LOT of freedom with my DTs. I could put them in 2i's against inside running teams, I could put them in 3's against outside running/passing teams, I could put them in 2's and play 2-gap principles, or hide them and shoot gaps, or ANY combination of the above!
#2) Reason #1 would also give me a LOT of freedom with my ILBs. For instance - If I'm up against a team with outside speed, I could line my ILBs up in 30's and my DTs in 2i's to protect them inside. I could put them in 21s with my DTs in 3s to force B and C gap runs back inside. I could put them in 20s, hide my DTs in 2's and play it straight or run stunts gallore.
#3) Against two-back teams I could blitz the OLB (SS) on the side without a #2 WR to cover, stunt the DE to that side in the B-gap, and stunt the DT to that side in the A-gap, essentially giving me a 46 Bear look, but without altering my base 4-4 (4-2-5) allignment.
Obviously, the biggest weakness of a defense like this would be the threat of my OLBs (SSs) getting reached by the TE. I think I could widen lesser athletes at OLB (SS) out enough to prevent this without creating weaknesses inside though. Does anyone else see any flaws that I'm missing? In general, what are your thoughts of this scheme?
I greatly appreciate any feedback!
- Blue
