Looking Back at the Backside Tackle

The most common term used by coaches and commentators in defending the option is “assignment football”. Being disciplined on defense and knowing your option responsibility is critical, but giving the option quarterback different and confusing fronts and reads is also crucial. Realizing that defenses will stunt, stem, and blitz defenders in an effort to confuse, offenses have to be prepared to make adjustments that give the defense something to think about.

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