Ryan To Implement “46” Defense With Browns

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Published: June 24, 2009

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... defensive game plan, the 2009 Browns defense will reveal a new look for opposing offenses.

 

Browns’ defensive coordinator Rob Ryan, whose father, Buddy, created the “46” defense with the Chicago Bears in the 1980’s, will adopt the same scheme with his newest defensive project.

 

One of the reasons the Browns have struggled since returning to the NFL in 1999 is due to the inability to stop opposing offenses. Last season, the Browns recorded a measly 17 sacks as a team, second lowest only to the Kansas City Chiefs (10).

 

Ryan’s “46” scheme is designed around the concept of applying constant pressure at the line of scrimmage. This strategy hinders the opposing offense’s ability to move the ball on the ground and through the air.

 
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