Speed Rusher
Uses quickness and fancy moves to dart around slow offensive linemen.
Strengths
- Darts around offensive linemen
- Quickness and finesse
- Disrupts passing lanes
Weaknesses
- May struggle against power run schemes
- Less effective vs. power blockers
Most Relevant Attributes
Archetype Fit Players
Excellent
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This archetype is used in the following schemes:
3-4 Storm
Speed up front and coverage in the middle, the 3-4 Storm defense is geared towards applying pressure to the quarterback as quickly as possible and having linebackers ready to capitalize on any passing errors.
4-3 Cover 3
A 4-3 Cover 3 defense focuses on forcing methodical offensive drives. Pass rushing upfront, coverage in the middle, and safeties unafraid to play aggresively, this defense will force the offense to sustain their drives with small gains.
4-3 Under
The 4-3 Under defensive scheme allows for more flexibility than the base 4-3, as it can change to a 3-4 or 5-2. It requires solid fill in players at both the DL and LB positions to be used at full potential.