Rex Ryan’s 3–4 attacking defense
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Rex Ryan’s 3–4 attacking defense is an aggressive, blitz-heavy NFL defensive scheme built from a three-lineman, four-linebacker front that emphasizes pressure, disguise, and complex coverage looks.
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
NFL defensive scheme
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defensive scheme ⓘ |
| aligns |
corners in press coverage
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linebackers on the line of scrimmage ⓘ safeties in the box ⓘ |
| characterizedAs |
aggressive
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blitz-heavy ⓘ |
| coverageConcepts |
Cover 1
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Cover 3 ⓘ bracket coverages ⓘ fire zone coverage ⓘ man-free coverage ⓘ pattern-match zone ⓘ robber coverages ⓘ |
| developedBy | Rex Ryan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
blitzing
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complex coverage looks ⓘ disguise ⓘ pressure ⓘ |
| employs |
creeper pressures
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double A-gap pressure ⓘ exotic blitz packages ⓘ man blitz concepts ⓘ multiple fronts ⓘ overload blitzes ⓘ simulated pressure ⓘ zone blitz concepts ⓘ |
| hasDefensiveLinemenCount | 3 ⓘ |
| hasLinebackerCount | 4 ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Buddy Ryan’s 46 defense
NERFINISHED
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traditional 3–4 defense ⓘ |
| notableUsageTeam |
Baltimore Ravens
GENERATED
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Buffalo Bills GENERATED ⓘ New York Jets GENERATED ⓘ |
| reliesOn |
big, two-gap capable defensive linemen
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disruptive nose tackle ⓘ edge rushers who can drop into coverage ⓘ versatile linebackers ⓘ versatile safeties ⓘ |
| strategicGoal |
attack protections
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create confusion for quarterbacks ⓘ dictate protections ⓘ force turnovers ⓘ generate negative plays ⓘ |
| usedInLeague | National Football League NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usesBaseFront | 3–4 front ⓘ |
| usesTechnique |
late safety rotation
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mugged A-gaps by linebackers ⓘ post-snap rotation ⓘ pre-snap disguise ⓘ |
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