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Originally Posted by Angry
Lets just run the 5-2 defense and get it over with. It's like the 3-4 but the OLB's are DE's. You play 3 DT's and keep AH from being the NT to keep him happy. It would look like this.
McIntosh & Fletcher at LB
RE Carter, DT Haynesworth, NT Daniels/Montgomery, DT Griffin, LE Orakpo
We would play to the strength of our defense which is the defensive line by keeping our best players on the field. Orakpo would have his hand back in the dirt most of the time. We would cover up our lack of depth at LB. Just like the 3-4 we could drop D-Linemen into zones, run stunts etc. I think that it is a good fit but then again what do I know? I'm just a fan with some football coaching books, a dream, and a keyboard.
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Yeah, I like your idea of a 5-2, but heres the problem with that/why you havent seen it in the NFL; the NFL is a copy cat league, so therefore the 34 and 43 defense is in. Also, with a 52 your leaving 6 in coverage, some teams play with 3 down lineman and 8 guys in coverage, and still can't get the ball. Also if you play a team like Tennessee or Dallas, the QB can always drop back and roll out of the pocket and run. But other than those reasons, ya I've always wondered why there aren't any 5-2 defenses in college or pro football.