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Defensive Breakdown: Skins vs Eagles
Greg Williams finally went back to the 4-3 as his base defense…and it worked fairly well in stopping running Brian Westbrook (not the evil swing pass/screen Brian Westbrook, which is a different story all together)
The 4-3
In the following frame you’ll notice I’ve labeled our 3 linebackers as the “3 Headed Monster” because that is exactly how they play…as one. The front 2 LBs are usually deployed in manner that clogs gaps and eats up lead blockers. All to leave Fletch unblocked and free to make a play. Look at how deep Fletch plays off of the line on our 4-3 allignment…this is great for getting a jump start on his Cover 2 responsibilities (deep coverage in the passing game) and also it allows him to get a running start and therefore play aggressive and fast downhill versus the running game. On the Eagles side of the ball I’ve labeled the 2 lead blockers for Westbrook:
http://www.postgameheroes.com/?p=1707
I don't know if the picture is showing, I'm posting at work, but the link goes into detail with other pics provided. The "3 headed monster" deal with the linebackers is something I took notice of because on alot of defensive plays the Saints do this with Vilma set further back than the 2 outside linebackers. Wondering what you guys think of the breakdown in comparison to the way Williams has done things down here so far. If TCU, or anyone else can add insight on the advantages of having a 3 headed monster set that would be great as well.
Greg Williams finally went back to the 4-3 as his base defense…and it worked fairly well in stopping running Brian Westbrook (not the evil swing pass/screen Brian Westbrook, which is a different story all together)
The 4-3
In the following frame you’ll notice I’ve labeled our 3 linebackers as the “3 Headed Monster” because that is exactly how they play…as one. The front 2 LBs are usually deployed in manner that clogs gaps and eats up lead blockers. All to leave Fletch unblocked and free to make a play. Look at how deep Fletch plays off of the line on our 4-3 allignment…this is great for getting a jump start on his Cover 2 responsibilities (deep coverage in the passing game) and also it allows him to get a running start and therefore play aggressive and fast downhill versus the running game. On the Eagles side of the ball I’ve labeled the 2 lead blockers for Westbrook:
http://www.postgameheroes.com/?p=1707
I don't know if the picture is showing, I'm posting at work, but the link goes into detail with other pics provided. The "3 headed monster" deal with the linebackers is something I took notice of because on alot of defensive plays the Saints do this with Vilma set further back than the 2 outside linebackers. Wondering what you guys think of the breakdown in comparison to the way Williams has done things down here so far. If TCU, or anyone else can add insight on the advantages of having a 3 headed monster set that would be great as well.