dogorama
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I started to post this in another thread and then thought that because it seems to be a hot topic it deserved its own thread:
I am intrigued by the 4-2-5 as well because unlike typical nickel packages, we are employing an extra safety. It's called the "Big Nickel" defense and it is just what the doctor ordered. This goes back to the mid 90's Packer's D and is a current defensive trend in the NFL as it addresses popular offensive schemes that are being utilized today. In other words, stuff we got burned on last year. This is good coaching because it demonstrates adaptability.
Here's a good article that talks about it:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300000 ... sive-trend
I am intrigued by the 4-2-5 as well because unlike typical nickel packages, we are employing an extra safety. It's called the "Big Nickel" defense and it is just what the doctor ordered. This goes back to the mid 90's Packer's D and is a current defensive trend in the NFL as it addresses popular offensive schemes that are being utilized today. In other words, stuff we got burned on last year. This is good coaching because it demonstrates adaptability.
Here's a good article that talks about it:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300000 ... sive-trend