They are talking about this scheme coming out of the nickel or dime which means it's in a passing situation. This is obviously not how they will line up on first down, or, in a second down situation where they may run the ball, like 2nd and five.
What they are talking about here with two down lineman is that is one scheme in which they plan to use the quickness of LB's and DB's in order to get pressure on the QB in passing situations.
This is not what they will be using on first down or run downs.
"warhawk" wrote:
The counter to it is a double tight end set, and picking up a big gainer on a deep draw.
In a close game, I don't like. If you want to pin your ears back because you have the luxury of a lead, then it would be an interesting formation.
"DakotaT" wrote:
If it's a nickle or dime situation and an obvious passing down and the offense lines up with two TE's I believe the Packers will be ready with a counter for that lineup. They don't stay in a two man front. They just start out that way and then adjust to the formation they see.
This formation is only to disguise what will ultimately be an aggressive rushing defense once the play starts. If we put three hands down that limits what they bring from behind the line more and gives the OL less to have to worry about than when they bring two and then two or three from different angles.
You won't see Capers line up two DL and ultimately only rush those two. This is not a Prevent scheme.
"warhawk" wrote: