When defensive coordinator Danny Gonzales was hired by Herm Edwards to join his coaching staff, Gonzales brought along cornerbacks coach Tony White and the 3-3-5 defense. Under Rocky Long at New Mexico and San Diego State, Gonzales acquired the 3-3-5 trademark.
Going into year two, Gonzales mentioned the importance of his players being comfortable out on the field, and the difference it can make on the defensive side of the ball.
“Last year, we were focusing them on talking to each other every single play,” he said. “So they would echo each other’s assignments and they could talk each other out of assignments.