In The Line of Fire
by Mike Van DiestHead Coach, Carroll College
A good pass rush is at the core of
good pass coverage. A defensive scheme must choose between maximum
rush or maximum coverage. When the Front 4 can pressure the QB on
their own, this will allow the defense to commit 7 players down
the field to be in position to intercept the ball. This will then
allow the linebacker blitzes to become more effective as an element
of surprise rather then the norm....Login to Read More