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Originally Posted by rcubed
I know what the A gap is. the point was that they were saying the way we line up our front 4 isnt typical of how a "normal" front 4 lines up. I dont know how true that is, just going by what they were saying.
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In a typical 4-3 front, there is a 1 technique DT (aka NT/overtackle) who lines up in one of the A gaps between Center and Guard. And then a 3 technique DT (aka undertackle) who lines up in the B gap between Guard and Tackle. The DEs play 5 technique outside the tackle.
So by putting both DTs in the A gaps, that is a little different. Though I'm not sure exactly how it changes things for the o-line and their blocking assignments, it apparently worked for us. I think to some extent it clogs and collapses the middle of the line and forces runs to the outside, where a speedy LB like Leonard can make plays.