The Nickel Double A Gap – Rush 3 Buzz is a zone defense that features Cover 3. There are 5 defenders that rush the quarterback, while 6 defenders drop back in zone coverage.
Play Diagram and Info:
Playbooks Found In:
- Bengals
- Buccaneers
- Cowboys
- Dolphins
- Eagles
- Falcons
- Giants
- Jaguars
- Lions
- Panthers
- Rams
- Saints
- Seahawks
- Vikings
Default Assignments:
| Position | Assignment |
| LE | Seam Flat Right |
| SDT | Rush Straight |
| WDT | Rush Straight |
| RE | Rush Right |
| RLB | Blitz |
| LLB | Blitz |
| NB | Seam Flat Left |
| LCB | Deep 1/3 Right |
| SS | 3Rec Hook |
| FS | Deep 1/3 Middle |
| RCB | Deep 1/3 Left |
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Quick Set Up:
- Take control of the SS and bluff blitz him.
- Move him down across from the C and 3 or 4 yards off the line of scrimmage.
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Coaching Points:
- Pressure comes from the right end, who should have a clear path to the quarterback against 5 man protection schemes.
- Cover 3 pass coverage.
- 5 defenders rush the quarterback.
- 6 defenders drop back in zone coverage.
