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Explain the Linebacker duties for me please
Posted on 10/19/23 at 11:09 am
Posted on 10/19/23 at 11:09 am
Regarding Linebackers, can someone explain each of these and what their primary responsibilities are please? I'm old school and used to names such as Middle Linebacker.
JACK, WILL, MIKE and SAM
JACK, WILL, MIKE and SAM
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Posted on 10/19/23 at 11:11 am to Skippy1013
Jack is a mix between edge and linebacker
Will (weak side)
Mike (middle)
Sam (strong side)
Will (weak side)
Mike (middle)
Sam (strong side)
Posted on 10/19/23 at 11:11 am to Skippy1013
Will = Weakside, Mike = Middle, Sam = Strong, and Jack is an edge guy who can also break off in coverage, so pretty much an undersized DE who can get pressure and primarily blitzes in a 3-4.
This post was edited on 10/19/23 at 11:12 am
Posted on 10/19/23 at 11:26 am to geauxnavybeatbama
quote:
Jack is a mix between edge and linebacker
Will (weak side)
Mike (middle)
Sam (strong side)
The elementary understanding of Defensive scheme is what makes this board hilarious when they criticize coaches that make 100's of k's/ millions a year.
Posted on 10/19/23 at 11:28 am to Skippy1013
Please read and get back with us if you have any questions. God bless.
Posted on 10/19/23 at 11:35 am to TigerAttorney
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The elementary understanding of Defensive scheme
i mean im not gonna write a book on what each is. better to break it down barnie style
Posted on 10/19/23 at 11:41 am to TigerAttorney
Tiger Attorney, perhaps you can take a few minutes to go into greater detail regarding the linebackers. I would imagine we all would like to learn more, so please give us your insight. Seriously.
Posted on 10/19/23 at 11:49 am to deathvalleyfreak43
I would have to say I’m jacked to read this!
Posted on 10/19/23 at 11:52 am to Skippy1013
All depends on the play....the terms Mike, Will, Sam, and Jack are where they line up pending on which side the TE is on. Sometimes LBs need to fill gap, some plays drop back in zone/man coverage, qb spy, or blitz. All about quickly diagnosing the play
Posted on 10/19/23 at 11:55 am to Skippy1013
Mike- The general of the tackle box. Responsible for relaying calls to other LBs and DL. Responsible for everything from B Gap to B Gap. Your most physical backers. MLB
Sam- Strong side LB. Aligns to the strength of the offense...usually covers TE's and backs out the backfield. Next to the Mike, these guys are your most physical LBs. SLB
Will- Weak side LB. Aligns away from the strength call. More of a coverage LB that can handle space. Your most athletic LB. WLB
Jack- A pass rusher. Can also be a flats defender if they need one. JLB
Sam- Strong side LB. Aligns to the strength of the offense...usually covers TE's and backs out the backfield. Next to the Mike, these guys are your most physical LBs. SLB
Will- Weak side LB. Aligns away from the strength call. More of a coverage LB that can handle space. Your most athletic LB. WLB
Jack- A pass rusher. Can also be a flats defender if they need one. JLB
Posted on 10/19/23 at 12:24 pm to iBack8569
Is there an argument for putting your most athletic guy at Sam to cover backs and tight ends?
Posted on 10/19/23 at 12:31 pm to deathvalleyfreak43
I remember Tepper. Save your time…
Posted on 10/19/23 at 12:40 pm to Skippy1013
This is the best explanation I've heard, coming from Lawrence Taylor and one of his guests at a football camp. LINK
Posted on 10/19/23 at 1:36 pm to PsychTiger
Head on a swivel
Tackle the guy with the ball
Don’t ever jump off sides
Tackle the guy with the ball
Don’t ever jump off sides
Posted on 10/19/23 at 2:34 pm to TigerAttorney
quote:
The elementary understanding of Defensive scheme is what makes this board hilarious when they criticize coaches that make 100's of k's/ millions a year.
The sayings that really make me laugh are when people say ‘I looked at the film’ or when people talk about QBs ‘reading defenses’ or anything like that. People have no clue what the quarterback is supposed to be looking at or ‘reading’ pre and post snap, yet that doesn’t stop them from spouting off their extremely ignorant opinions
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