Akeem Hicks case for playing 3-4 DE.
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EXAMPLE 4:
Example 4 Pre Snap: Lined up at 3-tech.
Example 4 Post Snap #1: Crosses the face of the guard to the center.
Example 4 Post Snap #2: GAME OVER! 325 lbs with momentum coming at an offensive lineman.
Example 4 Post Snap #3: Drives the center back, Ryan tries to slide, Hicks redirects, and now he's face to face with Ryan. If we had any type of edge rush, that'd be a sack.
EXAMPLE 5:
Example 5 Pre Snap: Lined up at 3-tech.
Example 5 Post Snap #1: Bull Rush.
Example 5 Post Snap #2: Violent hands on this rush. Didn't allow the guard to get his hands on him and put himself in a good position.
Example 5 Post Snap #3: Anytime you have a blocker with one leg in the air, your doing something right. In the guards defense, this was a quick three step drop and he knew Ryan wouldn't have the ball in his hands long, but I thought Hicks should good power and technique on this rush.
EXAMPLE 6:
Example 6 Pre Snap: Lined up at 3-tech.
Example 6 Post Snap #1: Stumbled coming out of his stance. Stretched too far and has no leverage on the guard.
Example 6 Post Snap #2: He's able to regain his balance and put himself in the face of the QB.
Example 6 Post Snap #3: Time the QB's release and he's able to bat the ball down. Turned a failed rush into a positive play.
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EXAMPLE 4:
Example 4 Pre Snap: Lined up at 3-tech.
Example 4 Post Snap #1: Crosses the face of the guard to the center.
Example 4 Post Snap #2: GAME OVER! 325 lbs with momentum coming at an offensive lineman.
Example 4 Post Snap #3: Drives the center back, Ryan tries to slide, Hicks redirects, and now he's face to face with Ryan. If we had any type of edge rush, that'd be a sack.
EXAMPLE 5:
Example 5 Pre Snap: Lined up at 3-tech.
Example 5 Post Snap #1: Bull Rush.
Example 5 Post Snap #2: Violent hands on this rush. Didn't allow the guard to get his hands on him and put himself in a good position.
Example 5 Post Snap #3: Anytime you have a blocker with one leg in the air, your doing something right. In the guards defense, this was a quick three step drop and he knew Ryan wouldn't have the ball in his hands long, but I thought Hicks should good power and technique on this rush.
EXAMPLE 6:
Example 6 Pre Snap: Lined up at 3-tech.
Example 6 Post Snap #1: Stumbled coming out of his stance. Stretched too far and has no leverage on the guard.
Example 6 Post Snap #2: He's able to regain his balance and put himself in the face of the QB.
Example 6 Post Snap #3: Time the QB's release and he's able to bat the ball down. Turned a failed rush into a positive play.