In the next few installations of this series, we'll cover specific concepts that offenses and defenses use to counter the formations we've discussed here. All stats courtesy of Pro Football ...

The nickel defense is one of the most common formations used in the NFL today. It is designed to stop passing plays by adding ...

If you have a dynamic tailback, I-formation football with a lead blocker is still an effective way to run the football. Look at Ohio State, Miami and Florida State for example, all three teams ...