Zone Blitzing the Spread Offense

by Mike Kuchar

American Football Monthly June 2008 Issue OnlineThere are some major philosophical components that need to be taken into consideration when coaches devise defenses. The first are structural concerns – what base front will you imply, even or odd? What will be your base coverage – will you be in a one high or two high safety defense? How will you defend the run game – will you be a “box” team that filters all perimeter runs to the middle of your defense, or will you prefer to “spill” everything to the perimeter, making the speed ...Login to Read More

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