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Anatomy of a Pressure: The Chicago Bears' Cross-Dog "Eyes" Blitz

How do you run a Cover 0 blitz without abandoning your two-high shell? This breakdown explores the anatomy of the Bears' creative Cross-Dog blitz and its unique "Eyes" coverage component.

» In this episode:

  • Break down the anatomy of the Chicago Bears’ “Cross-Dog Zero Eyes” blitz.

  • Explain how the Bears uniquely run a 6-man pressure from a two-high safety shell.

  • Reveal the innovative “Eyes” technique the safeties use to control the middle of the field.

  • Analyze how the blitz path is designed to create confusion and defeat the offense’s pass protection.

  • Illustrate how this modern scheme inverts the rules of a traditional Cover 0 pressure.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro: A Unique Cross-Dog Blitz

00:27 Traditional “Eyes” Pressure Structure

00:50 The Bears’ Innovative Two-High Shell Variation

01:56 Film Breakdown: The Play in Action

02:12 Analyzing the Coverage Mechanics Post-Snap

03:00 Diagram: How “Eyes” Safeties Defend Routes

03:22 Final Replay & Conclusion


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