BlitzBest for: Passing down
Sam Edge Blitz
The strong-side Sam linebacker blitzes off the edge for contain pressure.
Concept: Sam attacks the tight end's outside shoulder keeping outside leverage to force runs back inside.
Base alignment — schematic, not to scale
Every position's job
Sam
Blitz strong edge, contain and force
Defensive Ends
Strong end spikes inside to B-gap, weak end contains
Defensive Tackles
Push the pocket, occupy guards
Mike
Cover middle hook zone
Will
Cover weak flat/hook
Corners
Strong corner rolls to help outside
Safeties
Cap the deep half to Sam's side
How to teach it
- 1Sam is the contain man, never let the ball get outside him.
- 2Come off the edge under control, square up the ball carrier.
- 3Speed to the corner, then break down to tackle.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Sam runs upfield past the QB and loses contain; fix by teaching him to keep outside leverage.
- !End does not replace inside; fix by rehearsing the exchange so no gap is left open.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.