Scott Carasik over at scardraft.com has posted an article called ” The Rex Ryan 3-4/4-3/46 Hybrid”. In his article, he talks about Rex Ryans complex defensive scheme.
The following is excerpt from the article called “The Rex Ryan 3-4/4-3/46 Hybrid” that posted by Scott Carasik .
“Rex Ryan’s defense isn’t really a 4-3, nor is it really a 3-4. He runs a 46 hybrid like his father. The main difference in his 46 hybrid and his father’s is the coverage responsibilities, and the amount of blitzing. Ryan’s 46 package is one of the most complex schemes in the NFL. So this is a very simplified version of it.
The alignment is basically the same as the LeBeau 3-4 the entire way. The defensive line is in a traditional 2-gap alignment with the Nose Tackle in a 0-tech over the center, and the DE’s in 5-techs over the OT’s. The OLB’s are on the LOS just outside of the OT’s on each side. The WILB is shaded over the weakside OG. The SILB is shaded over the strongside A gap. the SS is about 5 yards off the LOS shaded over the OT behind the DE. the FS is in a 10 yards deep spot shaded across from the A-gap on the weakside. The corners are lined up traditionally in their spots across from the CB’s. This is the same alignment as the 46 used by the 85 Bears, only Lebeau and Ryan execute it completely differently.”
To read the rest of the article, please click on the following link – The Rex Ryan 3-4/4-3/46 Hybrid.
Thanks for referencing my information when you chose to explain the Ryan defense. I appreciate the link back!
Scott, no problem. I like reading what you have on the site. Just waiting for you to add offensive scheme articles to the mix.
Kobra
you are an absolute slappy. Its a mirror alignment if you notice three mobile personnel in the core and three mirroring linebackers. and the DEEP Safety not the free safety plays 28 to 33 yds off the ball. try studying football for once in your life and dont talk about it again until you do. google “2 level defense” and learn what it truly is.