The Situation

The Situation You’re on defense with your opponent facing a third and 7 from midfield. They’re in a spread formation with two receivers on the right side, one flanked left and another in the left slot. You’ve been in a 4-4 defense most of the day and effective with blitz packages. You see their quarterback drop straight back... How do you stop them from converting on third down? Ryan Dean Ruschhaupt, Assistant Coach, USA National Team (Germany), AFM Subscriber since August, 2004 Typhoon Zone Sam C42:     4-4, Zone Blitz by the Sam LB, split field coverage; C4 on the strong side, C2 on the weak side (4 is strong side, 2 is weak side).  The strength of the offense is balanced, so we would use the QB’s throwing style to determine mid-field strength; strong left would be the call according to the scouting report.     Both Defensive Ends would be in a 5 tech and tilted