Defending the Spread Offense

Vanderbilt Defensive Pressure Coverage

Vanderbilt Defensive Pressure Coverage

by FirstDown PlayBook on Dec 1, 2025

It's not unusual for defenses to send one more than the offense can block. It's the Vanderbilt defensive pressure coverage that's unique....

FirstDown PlayBook Spread Beaters

FirstDown PlayBook Spread Beaters

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 30, 2025

The FirstDown PlayBook Spread Beaters package came from time we spent with SEC Defensive Coordinators who see plenty of explosive offenses....

Dial Up Odd Front Pressure Away From Rotation

Dial Up Odd Front Pressure Away From Rotation

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 23, 2025

This odd front pressure is a rule breaker for any quarterback who looks for safety rotation to find answers....

How to Find The 3-2-6 Defense

How to Find The 3-2-6 Defense

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jul 23, 2024

This 3-2-6 defense is an aggressive approach to defending the spread. You can easily find it in the FirstDown PlayBook Spread Beaters area....

Youth Football Spread Offense?

Youth Football Spread Offense?

by FirstDown PlayBook on Feb 24, 2023

FirstDown PlayBook believes young players should be taught the fundamentals of the game. A youth football spread offense makes this hard....

Bills Defense Played Good. They Will Have To Play Better…

Bills Defense Played Good. They Will Have To Play Better…

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jan 23, 2021

This week, when the Bills line up on defense they are going to be playing a dude that does it with his legs and his arm. The challenge just got bigger....

Sniffing Out An NFL Screen

Sniffing Out An NFL Screen

by Will Cinelli on Sep 17, 2020

Take a look at Brian Burns of the Panthers. The first thing to note is how quickly he transitions from a pass rusher to a screen defender. ...