This season the Vikings saw a lot more zone blitzes and switch-ups in the secondary.
Then the 4-3 returned, before the advent of zone blitzes and the Cover 2.
The zone blitz means nothing if you're being pushed 7 yards downfield on a play.
In the regular season, the zone blitz helped the Steelers pile up 42 sacks.
How does a team beat the blitz, especially the zone blitz?
The zone blitz is a common method of defensive pressure applied in American football, usually at the collegiate and professional levels.
The zone blitz provides several key advantages for the defense.
The zone blitz is also an effective scheme when defending the screen pass.
He perfected the zone blitz, and the Steelers were known for their aggressive defense.
He's also great when asked to drop in zone blitzes.