Blitzing Backs – Keys to Effective Defensive Back Blitzing Packages

Blitzing defensive backs is a high risk/high reward gamble that requires deception and precise timing in order to be successful. What are the best times to send your corner or safety, which players make the best blitzers and what should they be aware of to increase their chances of a sack or a  hurry?American Football Monthly enlisted the help of four defensive coordinators – all blitz experts – to share their insights about the who, when, how, and where of D-back blitzes. Edinboro’s Wayne Bradford, Arkansas-Monticello’s Keith Scott, Minnesota State’s Joe Klanderman and Prince George High School’s (VA) Joe Daniel shared with AFM the thought process, philosophy, and strategy behind their blitz schemes.What are the best situations to bring pressure with defensive backs and against what formations?Bradford: We have to be smart about how we’re handling formations. If