Building the Foundation

by Vance Bedford
Defensive Backs coach, Chicago Bears
American Football Monthly September 2000 Issue OnlineThe past decade has seen NFL offenses evolve evolve the past decade by using multiple substitutions and formations to create mismatches in the run and pass game. Therefore, it is more important than ever to properly plan for an opponant and develop a sound base package to build a foundation to stop either the run or pass.

The No. 1 goal of a defense must still be to stop the run. With multiple formations the offense can spread a defense out and make it tough to stop the run. Defenses are for...Login to Read More

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