I've speculated that Pete Carroll tried to incorporate features and migrate toward a 4-2-5 defense because competition for available talent dictated so.
I don't pretend to know the details of what influenced Mike Macdonald's development. But, his defense seems to have a lot in common.
I do think the study of the 4-2-5 defense facilitates a better understanding of NFL trends and game to game competition.
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LINKS:
https://www.burntorangenation.com/2...terson-tcu-horned-frogs-defense-blitzes-4-2-5
https://www.footballstudyhall.com/2...e-gary-patterson-4-2-5-how-to-stop-the-spread
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And, for those who like to read, sturdy, consult and enjoy details, the 1999 Horned Frog Defense Play Book
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P.S. There is plenty of room for additional posts linking text, clips and you tube presentations.
I don't pretend to know the details of what influenced Mike Macdonald's development. But, his defense seems to have a lot in common.
I do think the study of the 4-2-5 defense facilitates a better understanding of NFL trends and game to game competition.
“His defenses do a really good job of mixing zone with man, mixing fronts, mixing blitz in kind of at the right time,” Herman said. “He’s going to scout you, you know, until his eyeballs come out. He’s going to know when the back is 6 centimeters shaded to the left, you’re 92% likely to get this run or this pass or whatever it is. You’ve got to be cognizant of all of your tendencies. You can’t overthink it either because if you’ve got a tendency and that tendency is working, there’s some merit to it as well.”
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LINKS:
https://www.burntorangenation.com/2...terson-tcu-horned-frogs-defense-blitzes-4-2-5
https://www.footballstudyhall.com/2...e-gary-patterson-4-2-5-how-to-stop-the-spread
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And, for those who like to read, sturdy, consult and enjoy details, the 1999 Horned Frog Defense Play Book
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P.S. There is plenty of room for additional posts linking text, clips and you tube presentations.
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