For example, outside linebackers in 3-4 schemes generally produce higher sack totals/lower tackle totals than outside linebackers that play in 4-3 schemes. Cornerbacks that play on defenses that incorporate a lot of Cover 2/Tampa 2 looks typically generate above average tackle numbers relative to their position.
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Here are the current situations around the NFL:
BASE DEFENSES
4-3: ARZ, ATL, BUF, CAR, CIN, CLE, DAL, JAX, IND, LAC, MIA, MIN, OAK, PHI, SEA, SF, TB
*3-4: CHI, DEN, GB, HOU, KC, LAR, NYG, NYJ, PIT, TEN, WAS
Multiple Front: BAL, DET, NE, NO
*Most 3-4 teams are mainly using a 1-gap system, although there are still a few teams using a 2-gap system.
Anything in RED is a change from the 2017 season.
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