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on 9/25/2006 Down linemen should know there gap responsibility and slant assignments---very good defense for bringing 9 in the box.
on 8/8/2006 This defense is great against the option when playing Cover 2 with the ILB's & D Line taking dive, OLB's taking QB and the flat defenders taking pitch.
on 11/22/2005 Defensive ends should always hit with their inside shoulders so they can release to the outside and contain any sweeps.
on 11/22/2005 I played linebacker in a 5-2 system and realized that with so many down linemen, I was hardly ever blocked. Most guys up front drew the double teams while I would simply read the guards and make nice hits.
on 8/6/2007 Your linebackers are the key to your defense. I recommend that they read guards. If they pull, the linebackers pull; if they double on the nose, then shoot into the gap; if they come straight out on you, then take them on with your inside shoulders.
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