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Defensive team - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A defensive tackle that lines up directly across from the ball (and therefore, is almost nose-to-nose with the offense's center) is often called a nose tackle or nose guard. The strongside linebacker usually lines up across from the offense's tight end; he is usually the strongest LB because he must be able to shed lead blockers quickly enough to tackle the running back. Because of this, the middle linebacker is nicknamed the 'quarterback of the defense'. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Defensive_team   (749 words)

Mannerheim Line - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Mannerheim Line was a defensive fortification line on the Karelian Isthmus built by Finland against the Soviet Union. The Mannerheim Line streches from the Gulf of Finland to Lake Ladoga. The first plans for a defensive line on the Karelian Isthmus were made after the Finnish Civil War by Carl Gustaf Mannerheim, but they were ignored when Mannerheim resigned after the war. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Mannerheim_Line   (475 words)

NFLHS.com - Tips & Drills - Defensive Line Pursuit Defensive success often can be traced to the desire and discipline that the defensive line demonstrates as it pursues a play. After the two defensive tackles and the nose tackle make contact with the offensive players in front of them, they determine the direction of the run and start moving down the line of scrimmage in the direction of the ball carrier. The defensive tackle on the side of the run goes live yards deep, the nose tackle 10 yards deep, and the defensive tackle on the side away from the run 15 yards deep. www.nflhs.com /TipsDrills/features/features_03092000a_db.asp   (1182 words)

Y-Coach - Defensive Line Play Defensive line play can be broken down into three different techniques. Regardless of the technique or front, the base essentials of defensive line play are the same. The defensive lineman's stance should be on which is feasible for the technique he is playing. www.y-coach.com /defensiveline.html   (274 words)

NFLHS.com - Tips & Drills - The Defensive Line Defensive linemen players who have been described as the warriors in the pit are the front line of the defensive team and are the first to feel the attack by the offense. Defensive linemen's reactions must be immediate because they are lined up only inches away from the offensive players who try to block them. The modern defensive lineman must have the strength to defeat the blocker in front of him, the intelligence to analyze the play run by the offense, the speed to rush the passer and pursue quick offensive backs, and the mental and physical toughness to take a pounding play after play. www.nflhs.com /TipsDrills/features/features_02292000_db.asp   (459 words)

Boston.com / Sports / Football / Injuries thin Giants defensive line The defensive line that started the season for the New York Giants is close to being wiped out. Defensive ends Michael Strahan (chest) and Keith Washington (knee) were lost for the season against Chicago on Nov. 7, and defensive tackle Norman is doubtful for Sunday's game with a groin injury suffered last Sunday. Veteran Regan Upshaw was signed as a free agent on Tuesday, and Davern Williams was elevated from the practice squad to the main roster. www.boston.com /sports/football/articles/2004/12/01/injuries_thin_giants_defensive_line   (633 words)

Cleveland Browns - News Room - Patterson named Defensive Line Coach, Butler not retained   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29) Andre Patterson joins the Browns as defensive line coach after spending the previous three seasons working with the Dallas Cowboys defensive tackles and brings over 20 years of coaching experience, including six years in the NFL (Dallas, Minnesota and New England). Patterson’s influence at the defensive tackle position was a large part of the Cowboys defense ranking 5th in the NFL last season by allowing only 10 rushing TDs. In 2001, the Dallas defense made a tremendous turnaround from the previous year, allowing 1,710- rushing yards, a figure that is 927 fewer yards than the club allowed during the 2000 season. www.clevelandbrowns.com /news_room/press/arts/1790.0.html   (1182 words)

WNUR Sports: 2002 NU Football Preview: Defensive Line The defensive line never really held its own last year down in the trenches. Defensive tackle Colby Clark is the old man, and he’s a redshirt sophomore. The defensive line has the most important job in the new system - being aggressive and fast, and basically just wrecking havoc at the line of scrimmage. www.wnur.org /sports/football/02defline.html   (542 words)

Dummies::Understanding Football's Defensive Line   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29) To succeed as a group, a defensive team needs linemen who are selfless, men who are willing to go into the trenches and play the run while taking on two offensive linemen. These players are usually smaller than nose tackles and defensive tackles in weight (that is, if you consider 290 pounds small), and they're generally the fastest of the defensive linemen. A defensive lineman initially uses his head to absorb the impact and stop the momentum of his opponent. www.dummies.com /WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/id-401.html   (1042 words)

Detroit Lions Site: 2006 Draft Prospect Analysis: Defensive Line The Detroit defensive line is a dominating and talented group of players that make up what is to date the deepest position group within the team. His instincts, anticipation and natural burst help him to consistently be the first defensive lineman moving at the snap -- he gets into the offensive line fast and can jolt and control an opponent when he uses his hands aggressively. He is consistently the first defensive lineman moving at the snap, gets on top of the offensive lineman fast and can jolt and drive his man backward into the quarterback's lap. www.detroitlions.com /document_display.cfm?document_id=444511   (1650 words)

DenverBroncos.com — Official Web Site of the Denver Broncos Defensive tackles Michael Myers and Warren, whom Patterson also coached in Cleveland, played a key role in the Broncos ranking second in the NFL in run defense by allowing only 85.2 yards per game. The interior of Denver's defensive line was one of the Broncos' strengths in 2005 with Patterson as defensive line/tackles coach and helped limit two opponents to less than 20 rushing yards in a game. Defensive end Ebenezer Ekuban posted a career-high eight sacks under Patterson in 2004 to tie for the highest singleseason total by a Browns lineman since their 1999 expansion season. www.denverbroncos.com /page.php?id=357&contentID=4092   (1010 words)

DenverBroncos.com — Official Web Site of the Denver Broncos In Indianapolis, the Colts agreed to terms with defensive end Raheem Brock, keeping in place the man who posted 13 sacks in the past two seasons opposite perennial Pro Bowler Dwight Freeney. But the Bucs' defensive system has brought out the finest in many a player, and it did so again with Hovan, whose presence on the inside helped the Buccaneers turn in a six-game turnaround last year, their biggest one-year surge in franchise history. The leading sacker in 2005 among this year's free-agent defensive linemen, Mathis is a restricted free agent. www.denverbroncos.com /page.php?id=334&storyID=5359   (1010 words)

Oakland Raiders The Pleasanton, California native spent the past four seasons as an assistant for Denver, where in 2004 he coached a defensive line that helped the Broncos finish fourth in the NFL in total defense and seventh in sacks. In 2003, he coached a defensive line that ranked fourth in the NFL in sacks and was the only defensive line in the league to have three players with at least 8.5 sacks. Millard moved to defensive tackle, and in 1989, set an NFL record for sacks by an interior lineman with 18 en route to his second Pro Bowl invitation and third straight All-Pro honor. www.raiders.com /team/coachbio.jsp?id=17417   (443 words)

Boston.com / Sports / Football / Many options to fill gaps Add to that the almost guaranteed first-round selection of defensive ends Kenechi Udeze of Southern Cal and Will Smith of Ohio State, and you could have nearly a third of the first round devoted to the selection of massive and quick tackles and fast and athletic ends. This year is considered a solid one for defensive tackles who can push the pocket and stuff the run but a somewhat reduced one for edge rushers who are pure ends. Disruptive players on defense are what every team is looking for, but many teams view this year's draft as filled with more offensive players than defensive ones. www.boston.com /sports/football/articles/2004/04/21/many_options_to_fill_gaps   (635 words)

USATODAY.com - 2005 player ratings: Defensive linemen   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29) Defensive line marks the starting line for our 2005 NFL player ratings, developed by The Sports Xchange for Sports Weekly. He is versatile in whatever he does, and he sets an emotional tone for the defensive unit. Jacksonville's Marcus Stroud is an imposing load in the middle of the Jaguars' line, and he was tough against the run despite a sprained knee the second half of last season. www.usatoday.com /sports/football/nfl/2005-06-23-sw-rankings-dline_x.htm   (2262 words)

News - Draft Preview: Defensive Line - Cincinnati Bengals Before last season, when he played regularly, here is where the defenses he played for finished against the run in NFL rankings, starting with Marvin Lewis Ravens in 2000: 1, 4, 3, 8, 7. Defensive line coach Jay Hayes likes this guy’s two-way potential at end and tackle, but Hayes want to make sure he gets enough work at end before moving him around. It’s pretty clear the Bengals won’t have a shot at defensive tackles Brodrick Bunkley and Haloti Ngata and end Mario Williams, and the Sam Adams signing means they don’t have to reach for Michigan tackle Gabe Watson. www.bengals.com /news/news.asp?story_id=5212   (2088 words)

NFL 2002 Offensive Line & Defensive Line Ratings by Team It has long been our ambition to chart the efforts of individual linemen in the NFL wars, and create some kind of comprehensive rating scheme that gets to the bottom of which players are the best at their position. The defensive ratings are likewise based on a similar "head to head" matchup between opponent's offensive line and team's defensive line, so a passing play for a touchdown can be rated as a good effort by the defensive line should they get quick pressure on the QB. A team that holds a commanding lead is likely to be running the football, which means the defense will key on the run, which means it will be harder for offensive linemen to successfully execute their blocks. www.twominutewarning.com /oline02.htm   (440 words)

2005 Unit Rankings - Defensive Line   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29) Expect defensive coordinator David Gibbs to use a lot of funky formations with the line moving some ends in and out of tackle spots to mix things up and get all the superior pass rushers on the field. This is a line full of All-SEC performers and All-America candidates led by Jesse Mahelona in the middle and pass rushing superstar Parys Haralson on the ends. The line was good at getting into the backfield, but not exceptional, and could stand to be better against the run considering all the size and experience. www.collegefootballnews.com /2005/Preview/UnitRankings_DefensiveLine.htm   (943 words)

49ERS NOTEBOOK / Defensive line is very depleted One day to the 49ers' exhibition finale and one area is screaming for attention: the defensive line. The 49ers delayed the physical of defensive end Brandon Whiting, meaning he probably won't be available for the regular-season opener Sept. 12, if he's available at all. Defensive tackle Bryant Young sat out Tuesday's practice with a sore ankle, but is expected to play Thursday against San Diego. www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2004/09/01/SPGMQ8HPCI1.DTL   (409 words)

ESPN.com - NFL - Eagles' defensive line vastly improved   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29) Jevon Kearse, Derrick Burgess, Hugh Douglas and the rest of the defensive line are generating enough pressure that defensive coordinator Jim Johnson doesn't have to send his linebackers or defensive backs after quarterbacks as much as in past seasons. The most dominant defensive line in team history was the 1991 group featuring Reggie White, Clyde Simmons and Jerome Brown. White (15), Simmons (13) and Brown (9) combined for 37 of Philadelphia's 55 sacks that season, and the defense was first in the NFL against the pass and run. sports.espn.go.com /espn/wire?section=nfl&id=1896710   (505 words)

Scout.com: Defensive Line Applies Pressure Granted the second-year defensive end did much of his damage against the Broncos second unit offensive line, Gbaja-Biamila is having a great training camp on a Packer defensive line depleted by injuries. Gbaja-Biamila and defensive tackle Cletidus Hunt led a spirited effort on defense that was lacking the week prior in Cleveland. Defensive ends Vonnie Holliday and John Thierry missed practice time early in training camp, but are back again at full speed. packers.scout.com /2/13960.html   (725 words)

The Morning Journal - Defensive line starting to show signs of life But the Browns' defensive line may have made its first real progress last week in trying to climb out of the rut its been in since returning to the National Football League in 1999. But the main job of the defensive line is to tie up offensive linemen so linebackers can make tackles. If the linebacker moves to the wrong spot, thinking the defensive lineman will fail, the running back could run to the spot the linebacker vacated and then be in the secondary on his way to a 20-yard gain. www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=12955484&BRD=1699&PAG=461&dept_id=46370&rfi=6   (1032 words)

Philadelphia Eagles That the Eagles ended Friday night's game with two offensive linemen playing defensive line and with news that tackle Sam Rayburn will miss a couple of weeks, you are wondering how the Eagles defensive line will make it to the starting line. In fact, the Eagles happen to love what they've seen from the defensive line through training camp and the one preseason game. Last year, of course, the line was decimated by injury. www.philadelphiaeagles.com /news/newsDetail.jsp?id=13994   (792 words)

PRO Draft Interactive Defensive Line Page Grant is moving up draft boards fast and could be the second defensive end taken in the draft. There are a lot of teams that need defensive lineman and there are a lot of good defensive lineman in the draft this year. Peppers should be the first defensive end selected, and he will probably go to Carolina with the second pick in the draft. www.hamptonsweb.com /prodraft/dl.htm   (683 words)

Bengalszone - Year in Review: Defensive Line With this year's defensive struggles, it's a wonder the Bengal's went 11-5 and made the playoffs. Twice the defense allowed an opponent of 200 yards of team rushing and three times a running back scored multiple touchdowns. With improvement along the line, the defense should be ready to thrive in the 2006-07 football season. www.bengalszone.com /article.php?sid=388   (946 words)

Defensive line has new direction - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Gattuso, a standout defensive lineman during his playing days at Penn State, took over as defensive line coach and handed his recruiting responsibilities to Junko. He also was the only player on the defensive line to start every game last year. The top candidates at defensive tackle -- Gus Mustakas (250 pounds), Mick Williams (260), Davis (300) and Craig Bokor (290) -- are bulky, but not monsters. www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/sports/college/s_441454.html   (577 words)

Scout.com: Michael Gray Named Defensive Line Coach EUGENE – Michael Gray, who was a two-year starting defensive lineman at the University of Oregon before embarking on a 12-year coaching career in the professional and collegiate ranks, has been named the Ducks’ defensive line coach according to an announcement Wednesday by head coach Mike Bellotti. He enjoyed a bulk of his notoriety in six seasons as defensive line coach at Oregon State (1997-2002) when the school went to three bowl games in his final four seasons there. On a national scale, the defense finished 20th, 19th and 13th, respectively, with the Beavers capping their 11-1 record with a 41-9 Fiesta Bowl rout over Notre Dame. oregon.scout.com /2/354533.html   (741 words)

Wolfpack defensive line may hit it big   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-29) Williams is considered the top defensive player in the draft and could go as high as No. 2. With a league-wide emphasis on stopping the run, teams have selected an average of 7.6 defensive linemen in the first round of the past five drafts and 6.9 over the past 10. The highwater mark was in 2003 when 11 defensive linemen were taken in the first round. www.oxfordpress.com /sports/content/shared/sports/stories/FBN_DLINE_0425_COX.html   (653 words)

Kansas City Chiefs - Access Arrowhead's 2005 NFL Draft Preview - Defensive Line A versatile player with the ability to line up at any position on the defensive front wall, Cody’s hand usage and ability to shoot the gaps with explosion led to him receiving numerous postseason awards as a senior. He took over the right defensive end spot as a junior in 2002, registering 17 quarterback pressures, four sacks, seven stops for loss and 52 tackles (32 solo), despite playing later in the year by a knee sprain. He shifted to the defensive line in 2002, as the coaches felt he played with too much reckless abandon to be effective as a linebacker. www.kcchiefs.com /news/2005/04/21/access_arrowheads_2005_nfl_draft_preview__defensive_line   (3643 words)

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