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Ws Blitz 2 is a Cover 2 safety blitz out of the 4-2-5 Over G Big Nickel package that sends a Will linebacker off the edge while dropping into a two deep, five under zone shell behind it. The underneath defenders squeeze the shallow and intermediate zones to take away quick game and hot route conversions while the blitzer forces a fast decision from the quarterback. This is a zone beater against slow developing man concepts and works best as a pressure call to disrupt three and five step drops, with the primary defensive read progression flowing from the blitzing Will to the flat defenders to the two deep safeties over the top.
Pre-snap, identify the offensive protection scheme and check for a running back staying in to block since that tells you if the blitz will get home Watch for two deep safeties shifting late to disguise the coverage shell, and adjust your user control to the deep half you expect to be attacked This play beats quick game, hitches, and shallow crossers because the underneath defenders squeeze those windows immediately after the snap Man beater concepts like drag and wheel combos can exploit the vacated area left by the blitzing Will if the quarterback recognizes the pressure quickly Watch the offensive line slide protection since a well timed slide can pick up the blitzer and leave your coverage shell exposed to double moves over the top
Call this on early down passing situations or third and medium when you expect a quick game or spread passing concept from the offense
Check the offensive formation pre-snap for empty backfield or trips looks since the blitz can be picked up easily if the protection is set correctly
Pair this with Cover 2 or Cover 2 Match from the same set on the previous snap so the offense sees a similar shell before you bring extra pressure
User the underneath zone defender closest to the blitzing Will to spy the running back on check downs since the extra rusher can open up a checkdown window
Avoid calling this against heavy play-action rollout teams since the blitz can be exploited by rollouts away from the pressure side
Mix in Ws Blitz 1 and Ws Blitz 3 to disguise which gap or side the pressure is coming from and keep the offense guessing on protection calls