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» In this episode:
Explain how blitz design starts by manipulating the offense’s pass protection.
Analyze how the Broncos used a 5-man front to dictate the Cowboys’ “5-0” (man) blocking scheme.
Show how that specific front isolated the Cowboys’ running back, making him responsible for the first blitzer.
Detail the “Cross Dog” blitz path, which sent two linebackers to create a 2-on-1 against the running back.
Illustrate how a traditional blitz, not an exotic one, can guarantee a free hitter by correctly attacking the manipulated protection.
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Timestamps:
00:04 Blitz Design Starts With Pass Protection
00:21 The Setup: Base Defense vs. 12 Personnel
00:54 How a 5-Man Front Manipulates Protection
01:06 Forcing 5-0 Man Blocking 01:25 The Blitz Call: Traditional “Cross Dog”
01:46 Creating an Alley: Edges Drop, DL Stunts
02:06 Analyzing the Half Slide / Combo Protection
02:22 How Denver Guaranteed a Free Hitter
02:28 Film Breakdown: At the Snap
04:11 The Key Mechanic: Attacking the Running Back
04:43 The Result: Pressure in Dak Prescott’s Face
05:22 Final Review of the Play
06:18 The Main Takeaway: Know What Blitz to Run
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