Double Edge Blitz
Both outside linebackers blitz off the edges for contain-and-collapse pressure.
Concept: Sam and Will attack outside the ends while inside backers or safeties fill the interior gaps.
Grows with your players
Same play, more layers as they age up — teach it once and build on it every season for a consistent program.
- 12UIntroduce: Line up right and own your gap — win with alignment, pad level, and pursuit to the ball.
- 14UAttack blocks: Add get-off and block destruction so the front controls the line of scrimmage. Layer in the called blitz — one timed gap-shooter on the snap. Teach the coverage drops behind the front and read run vs. pass. Combine front, pressure, and coverage — and disguise it pre-snap.
Every position's job
Attack outside the strong end keeping outside leverage for contain-and-collapse.
Attack outside the weak end keeping outside leverage.
Rush inside/B-gap to collapse the pocket with Sam looping outside.
Rush inside/B-gap to collapse with the weak backer outside.
Rush the A-gap.
Rush the A-gap.
Fill the interior gap or cover the middle hook.
Fill the interior gap or cover the middle hook.
Cover the strong receiver.
Cover the weak receiver.
Cover the deep middle/halves behind the pressure and fill interior gaps as needed.
How to teach it
- 1Both outside backers blitz outside the ends with OUTSIDE leverage — contain first, collapse the pocket.
- 2Ends rush inside so the backers have clean edge lanes; rep the end-in, backer-out exchange.
- 3Inside backers or safeties must fill the interior gaps left open.
Common mistakes to fix
- !Backers lose outside leverage and the QB escapes the edge; fix by teaching contain rush technique.
- !Interior gaps are unmanned on a draw; fix by having Mike/Will fill inside.
Build this into your call sheet.
Adopt this system in your coach portal, tag plays by situation, and print call sheets and player wristbands.