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46 Breakdown (Part One)

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  • you can find a great breakdown of how the 46 works here at dawgsbynature.com, a site that's definitely worth checking out if you don't already know them.

    the long and short of it is that the 46 is essentially just a one-gap 3-4 with the strong safety in the box, but there's also a fairly detailed breakdown of some basic play possibilities that the browns could use.

    it's a far better read and tutorial than any credentialed writer from the mainstream media has put out and definitely worth your time.

  • Nice......thanks

  • Wow.. that was a really good read. I'm hoping our boy Ryan will be able to use some of the young talent we have and get it done on defense..

  • I love Dawgsbynature. Its a great site.

  • Thanks JD. Great read.

    Nice to see this when discussing schemes/ formations:

    Left Defensive Tackle/Nose Tackle:

    The Left Defensive Tackle lines up directly over the Center.

    Desired Skills: same as Left End, but bigger. Can sacrifice some mobility for strength/size. Probably at least 320lbs and strong.

    NFL ideal: Shaun Rogers,

    Probable Brown playing the position: Shaun Rogers

    Wish we had a few more. 😉

    p.s. Everytime we (I) saw Pollymouthfull blitz or fake a blitz, he'd line up in that SS position of the 46. I hope Abe can fill the role (I think he can).

    Cover 2: I imagine Robaire & Rogers will be swapping - I just cant see Robaire sliding out into the flats to cover an RB/FB. Rogers can (and has).