In a hybrid 4-2-5 defense, the defensive tackle (DT), such as Breese, can be positioned a bit wider as a 5-technique. This alignment places him between the guard and the tackle. Meanwhile, the player who typically serves as a stand-up rush end in a 3-4 defense is now positioned with his hand on the ground, outside the tackle. When the snap occurs, the tackle must account for the 5-technique, which allows the hybrid rush end the flexibility to rush around the end or loop around the 5-technique.