Defending Speed

[bhl]

So I have been getting burned by Johnson, Felix Jones, and Peterson online a lot. I was just wondering how to defend when people cheese with them.

[Mike32Ownz]

N-A-N-O-B-L-I-T-Z BLITZ BLITZ BLITZ!!!!!!

[ANDROMADA 1]

Quote: Originally Posted by bhl

So I have been getting burned by Johnson, Felix Jones, and Peterson online a lot. I was just wondering how to defend when people cheese with them.

Can you define the word "cheese" as it relates to the use of these running backs that you mentioned? In general I would say spotlight those runners when you think they are getting the ball. On pass plays manually cover them yourself. i would also make sure that you maintain gap control and always have outside contain. Most users of speed backs use a lot of counters and two gaps run plays that they can bounce out side. You can mitigate a good majority of this by shooting the gaps and shifting your defensive lineman. Always control the wideside of the field with constant pressure.

[MMMonty]

The only way to defend speed is with speed!

[supertank]

A 3-4 cover 3 press works well, also a dollar cover 1 press works good and a nickel engage...

If you blizz, you will get burnt! you will need to learn how to manually control your safety and DB's to stop the run

[Franchise408]

Quote: Originally Posted by ANDROMADA 1

Can you define the word "cheese" as it relates to the use of these running backs that you mentioned? In general I would say spotlight those runners when you think they are getting the ball. On pass plays manually cover them yourself. i would also make sure that you maintain gap control and always have outside contain. Most users of speed backs use a lot of counters and two gaps run plays that they can bounce out side. You can mitigate a good majority of this by shooting the gaps and shifting your defensive lineman. Always control the wideside of the field with constant pressure.

So they didn't remove the spotlight? I've been trying to do spotlight on defense, but it always just ends up goofy, due to the new strat pad. Part of me had just assumed they took the spotlight out.

[Bellsprout]

The things Johnny Knox and Devin Hester have done to old *** Al Harris in my secondary are illegal in 47 states. With legislation pending in a 48th.

I hate them and their stupid ridiculous speed. It's not fair.

[jack1535]

Quote: Originally Posted by Franchise408

So they didn't remove the spotlight? I've been trying to do spotlight on defense, but it always just ends up goofy, due to the new strat pad. Part of me had just assumed they took the spotlight out.

You dont use the strategy pad use just hold RT and pick which guy you want to spotlight.