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In a perfect world, the defense could employ a scheme that provides the advantages of a blitz — maybe a free rusher; maybe a blocking mismatch against a running back — while not having to take a defender out of coverage. The question then becomes, how can modern defenses get safe(r) pressure? |
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The answer, once again, can be found in Baton Rouge, where the LSU defensive coordinator, Aranda, and his “creeper” pressures have baffled opposing offenses. The Tigers used these “creepers” on 50% of snaps in 2018 en route to finishing fourth nationally in pass defense efficiency. |
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The concept of a creeper — also referred to as a “simulated pressure” depending which coach you’re talking to — is not too different from the one behind the zone blitz: You have the traditional “fire zone” pattern of a blitz, with second- and third-level defenders replacing traditional rushers in the pass rush, but instead of dropping only six to defend the pass, leaving a void in coverage, you don’t send the fifth rusher and keep seven in coverage. |
It's used frequently in the NFL already.
I was just going to say "its the same shit, they are just calling it something different"
Someday a coach will bring back the Lombardi sweep and be hailed as a genius.
Someday a coach will bring back the Lombardi sweep and be hailed as a genius.
"There is no more innovation to be had."
Could not disagree more on that part.
I think this is true. I can remember BB doing things similar to how this is described almost 35 years ago. I believe he may have been the first to do it.
It's just a new name for an old trick.
Does Betcher drop DL in coverage often? Good to mixup things occassionally for young QBs, but not something you want to rely on.
Going to post the articles breaking down Bettchers defense later. It an article in two parts, the first part actually breaks down Spags defense, the second part covers Bettchers, and how it is different.
Also, there is a ton of information in the article if some are just responding to the excerpt I posted. Definitely interesting, and part of discusses the analytics guys valuing coverage over pass rush. Really a great read if you have the time. Wanted to look at it in context of what Bettcher does and the offseason focus on coverage players over edge defenders.
It is the chess match that has been going on for awhile now.
The tenets of most defensive schemes in the last twenty years has been to disguise coverage vs. pass rush and where that pressure is coming.
And that evolved from the 46 and D's in the 70's that overpowered the OL with sheer numbers and skill.
Eagle defense (has clips of giants) - ( New Window )
You actually see the Giants constructing their roster in accordance to the two big takeaways; 1) pass coverage is more important than pass rush 2) pass protection is the most controllable factor.
The Giants have amassed a pass-protection first line and heavily invested in the secondary.
It's funny how Gettleman acts like this old school good, and has his dopey sayings, then does quite the opposite.
Gettlman has wisely taken a two step approach in fixing the defense - bolstering the defensive line first (after jettisoning run-plugging specialist Snacks Harrison), strong & agile Tomlinson & Hill then the big body nose tackle pick (342+) lb. Dexter Lawrence, this year
Eventually what it all means is - Which offense is forced to face hard-to-make 3rd and long all day, and coincidentally which defense gets to go sit down (while it's offense is scoring points and dominating the opponent)