My favorite part about the new sim is that a 3-4 base defense is now viable. Why? Because it makes Plop the most important defensive player on the field.
The biggest advantage of the 3-4 defense is that with four linebackers on the field you have more speed to cover today’s fast receivers playing in a spread offense. Just like weight is key for the nose tackles, speed is key in the defensive pass game.
Plus, a 3-4 defensive is more versatile. You can blitz, drop in to coverage, or use a combination. With a 4-3 base defense, it’s pretty obvious the front four are coming after your quarterback.
I love being a nose tackle because it lets me eat just about whatever I want. Height makes a little difference, but weight is king. In general, bigger is better. The nose tackle must be able to draw a double team. Even the biggest player cannot work in this system if he is not strong enough to draw and hold the double-team. Combine a low center of gravity with exceptional strength, and you’re on your way to the Pro Bowl.
The nose tackle has one job: plug the middle to open up gaps for your teammates. A great nose tackle will require a double-team, which closes the A gap on one side. When a nose tackle draws a-double team, it also frees up one of the middle linebackers since the guard has to help the center block the big man. Without the nose tackle, it all falls apart.
The biggest advantage of the 3-4 defense is that with four linebackers on the field you have more speed to cover today’s fast receivers playing in a spread offense. Just like weight is key for the nose tackles, speed is key in the defensive pass game.
Plus, a 3-4 defensive is more versatile. You can blitz, drop in to coverage, or use a combination. With a 4-3 base defense, it’s pretty obvious the front four are coming after your quarterback.
I love being a nose tackle because it lets me eat just about whatever I want. Height makes a little difference, but weight is king. In general, bigger is better. The nose tackle must be able to draw a double team. Even the biggest player cannot work in this system if he is not strong enough to draw and hold the double-team. Combine a low center of gravity with exceptional strength, and you’re on your way to the Pro Bowl.
The nose tackle has one job: plug the middle to open up gaps for your teammates. A great nose tackle will require a double-team, which closes the A gap on one side. When a nose tackle draws a-double team, it also frees up one of the middle linebackers since the guard has to help the center block the big man. Without the nose tackle, it all falls apart.
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