In a previous post we looked at the 46 Defense, or Bear Defense, and the front 8 players. Now for the coverages! You can get creative with your coverages in any defensive front. But the reality is, you are limited in coverages with the 46 Defense. Bear defense coverages are pretty well limited to Cover [...]

The 46 Defense was designed in the early 1980s by Buddy Ryan with the Chicago Bears.  Most folks know that – and hence, the nickname, “Bear” Defense.  It was the defense of the dominant 1985 Bears team. The defense has its basis in the old 5-2 Double Eagle front and is easy to adapt from [...]

I’ve always wanted to put together the advantages of the Odd Front and the advantages of the Even Front defenses. They both have great points. Its not a secret that I prefer the 4 down linemen, but I’ve also talked a lot in the past about the 3-5-3. Every sound defensive structure has its place, [...]

What defensive innovations will we see in the new decade? Probably not many – there’s nothing new in football. But there’ll be adjustments, tweaks, and without a doubt, cool new nicknames for the same idea. What is the best defense to use in the 2010 season? Whatever you know best, or whatever fits your personnel [...]