NFL DEFENSIVE POSITIONS
NFL DEFENSIVE POSITIONS NFL Defenses have 11 payers with the job of stopping the offence from scoring (obviously). The defensive positions are mainly divided into 3: -Defensive Linemen -Linebackers -Defensive Backs The positions of the Defensive Linemen may differ based on the defensive scheme(formation) namely the 4-3 set and 3-4 set The 4-3 has 4 Defensive Linemen and 3 Linebackers: The 3-4 has 3 Defensive Linemen and 4 Linebackers Let's look at Defensive Linemen: -Defensive Tackles(DTs): In a 4-3 set there are 2 Defensive Tackles while in the 3-4 set there is only one called the Nose Tackle(NT). They line up in the centre. The Defensive Tackles main job is to stop the running game and even to sack(tackle) the Quarterback. They take on many blockers at the same time and thus they need to be big but also quick. -Defensive Ends(DEs): Defensive Ends line up to the outside of the Defensive Tackles. Their main job is to chase and tackle the Quarterback before they pass or even when t