Having been at dozens of practices over the past two seasons, I’ve become of a true fan of linebackers Mike Vrabel’s coaching style. As I’ve watched and listened, I can’t tell you how often I’ve heard him say these three little words.
Set.
The.
Edge.
For as long as I’ve been playing or coaching football, this is one of the first things any outside linebacker or defensive end learns. I don’t how many coaches I’ve heard tell an outside/edge player “if you get blocked, that running back is gone. Contain! Don’t let them outside of you.