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3-4 defense
A defensive formation with 3 linemen and 4 linebackers. A professional derivative in the 1970s of the earlier Oklahoma or 50 defense, which had 5 linemen and 2 linebackers. The 3-4 outside linebackers resemble "stand-up ends" in the older defense. Take a Spin at Spin Palace By clicking here Win fantastic prizes now with all our games. Lady luck is waiting!
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3-TECHNIQUE TACKLE
A DT best suited to line up between the offensive guard and tackle, putting him in position to quickly slice through the blockers and disrupt plays in the backfield. A 3-tech tackle is usually smaller and quicker than a nose or 1-tech tackle. Take a Spin at Spin Palace By clicking here Win fantastic prizes now with all our games. Lady luck is waiting!
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40 TIME
The Combine's most prominent drill and simplest measure of speed; each player runs 40 yards in a straight line as fast as he can. Was originally chosen as the distance because it was thought most special teams players ran about 40 yards on kickoffs and punt plays.
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4-3 defense
A defensive formation with 4 linemen and 3 linebackers. Several variations are employed. First used by coach Joe Kuharich and Tom Landry.
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46 DEFENSE
A formation of the 4-3 defense (four linemen and three linebackers) in which three defensive backs (the two cornerbacks and the strong safety) crowd the line of scrimmage. The remaining safety, which is the free safety, stays in the backfield. It was invented by Buddy Ryan while with the Chicago Bears and popularized by the Super Bowl XX Champion 1985 Chicago Bears.
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