Rob Everett, formerly the tight ends coach of the AAF Memphis Express and defensive coordinator at Bridgewater (Va.) College, joins us again, however this time for a Deep Dive on Defense. Coach elaborates on his 4-2-5 defense and how it morphs into a tite scheme.

Show Notes:

2:17 Coach’s time with the Memphis Express

3:27 Coach’s journey

7:04 Coach’s book (Coaching the 4-2-5)

10:55 The origin of his 4-2-5 “G” defense and base alignments

17:37 Use of the Whip position

23:22 Complexity of terminology

26:24 Base coverage responsibilities in G-defense

34:28 Dangers of re-routing receivers

37:12 Quarters

43:52 1v1s in practice

46:49 Coach’s version of match coverage

50:42 Safety alignment

52:04 Linebacker fits

58:06 Tite front vs 10 personnel

1:05:27 How his G-defense fits into his tite front

1:07:20 Determining who will play his two most important positions

1:11:16 With perfect personnel, how we he morph his G defense to the tite front

1:14:38 Fits vs. Zone read

1:16:23 Other base run fits

1:21:02 Fits vs O-zone and Stretch

1:25:52 Tite front vs. 11 personnel, Y-off

1:31:17 Tite front vs. 21 and 12 personnel

1:36:39 Other adjustments vs. 21 and 12

1:41:56 Coach’s top blitzes

1:56:22 Pressure situation call

1:59:47 Connect with Coach

Connect with Coach: @nineinthebox

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