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What do you think about the chances on the 4-2-5 defensive package?
So Auburn is trying to answer the threat of the spread and pistol offenses by implementing a 4-2-5 scheme, which requires a CB to act as both defensive back and linebacker. Not only do you need a big, fast cornerback for that, but he needs to have huge amounts of football IQ, to do split second reads on each play. If done right, it could reshape the defensive landscape, but that's a huge burden to put on the back of a single corner.
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- FarthammerjonesLv 58 years agoFavorite Answer
I'm more familiar with that scheme as the NFL's traditional nickel defense used in 3rd and long scenarios. I'm not sure how Auburn would use it, but the nickel defense generally trades a linebacker for an additional CB. It works well when the third CB on the depth chart is starting-caliber and the SS is a tough-as-heck run stuffer that you can put in the box.
