DBL Mug (49ers PB)

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Intro

Introduction
Must Watch
Scheme Overview
Cheat Sheet
Stick Switch Guide
Must Watch
Keys
  • 49ers Playbook
  • Auto Flip On, Base Align Off
  • We need SPEED at Defensive Tackle and Defensive End
  • Audibles are shown inside the video
  • It takes 2 Weeks to Master a Defense. Give this time & reps and you'll see success
  • Switch Stick is HUGE for getting stops. Every play you should Switch at least 1 time.
Set Up
  • Quick Cheat Sheet & FAQ for the Scheme
Keys
  • Your User MUST be in a Coverage Assignment to Switch Stick
  • It is fully based on the Right Stick, and the Direction you Switch In
  • Master Switch Stick, and you will get more stops in Madden 25
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Base Defenses

Mid Blitz
Blitz Set Up
Mid Blitz
Basic Man To Man Coverage
Nickel Dog 3
Basic Shell
Set Up
  • Crash Defensive Line Down 2x
  • User Defensive End on TE Side
  • Zone Out User
Set Up
  1. Crash Defensive Line Down 2x
  2. User Defensive End on TE Side
  3. Zone Out User
Mid Blitz Base Set Up
Tips:
This set up focuses on how to get the Blitz to Scream. Typically, you will need to make adjustments after this set up to maximize your Coverage
Set Up
  • Slant Defensive Line Inside 2x
  • User Defensive End & Zone Out
  • Press Coverage
  • Deep Half Strong Side Safety
  • Replace Strong Side Safety's Man, with Safety Who's On The HB
  • Shade Outside (Optional)
Set Up
  1. Slant Defensive Line Inside 2x
  2. User Defensive End & Zone Out
  3. Press Coverage
  4. Deep Half Strong Side Safety
  5. Replace Strong Side Safety's Man, With Safety Who Was On HB
Mid Blitz Base Coverage
Tips:
This is creating a "Press Man" style of Blitz, while giving us help overtop. Use this as a Basic M2M Shell, which will cause a lot of opponents to struggle to move the ball.
Set Up
  • Show Blitz
  • Crash Defensive Line Down 2x
  • Curl Flat Slot Corner
  • Curl Flat Weak Side Safety
  • Shade Underneath
Set Up
  1. Show Blitz
  2. Crash Defensive Line Down 2x & Zone Out User
  3. Curl Flat Slot Corner
  4. Curl Flat Weak Side Safety
  5. Shade Underneath
Nickel Dog 3 Base Set Up
Tips:
This Set Up is great for anyone who just wants to learn one Coverage, and sit in it. Simple to do, and effective in Coverage

Coverage Counters

LB Blitz 3
Coverage Counter
LB Blitz 3
Cover 4 Coverage
Set Up
  • Shade Coverage Underneath
  • Man Up Blitzing LB onto TE
  • Contain
Set Up
  1. Shade Coverage Underneath
  2. Man Up Blitzing LB onto TE
  3. Contain
LB Blitz 3
Tips:
This is a great Counter to our Blitzes. Basic Coverage, but this allows us to Counter people who are blocking our Blitz by Half Sliding, or Spamming Roll Outs on us.
Set Up
  • Inside Quarter Both Safeties
  • Hard Flat LB Opposite of the Slot Corner
  • Shade Coverage Underneath
  • Contain
  • Zone out Other LB, and User as shown
Set Up
  1. Inside Quarter Both Safeties
  2. Hard Flat Linebacker Opposite of the Slot Corner
  3. Shade Coverage Underneath
  4. Contain
  5. Zone Out Other LB, and User as Shown
LB Blitz 3 (Cover 4)
Tips:
This serves as a great Counter to anyone who's picking up our Mid Blitz by "Half Sliding". This will allow for our Contains to come in free, while also having a good, basic Coverage behind us

Formation Specific Defenses (Advanced)

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Trips Formations
Mid Blitz
Tight Formations
Nickel Dog 3 Buzz
Bunch Formations
Nickel Dog 3 Buzz
Set Up
  • Set Up Base Blitz
  • Press Coverage
  • Shade Coverage Outside
  • Deep Half Safety on the Trips Side
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz
  2. Press Coverage
  3. Shade Coverage Outside
  4. Deep Half Safety On Trips Side
Trips Defense
Tips:
This is a Base Coverage Shell for Trips TE. The big things to look out for here are the Corner from the TE, and the quick Drag from the TE
Set Up
  • Set Up Our Base Blitz
  • Show Blitz
  • Man Up Slot CB to Slot WR
  • Man Up User To TE
  • Deep Half Safeties
  • Soft Squat / Cloud Flat Corners
Set Up
  1. Set Up our Base Blitz
  2. Show Blitz
  3. Man Up Slot CB to Slot WR
  4. Man Up User to TE
  5. Deep Half Safeties
  6. Soft Squat / Cloud Flat Corners
Tight Defense
Tips:
This is a Basic Shell specific for "Tight" Formations. Keep in mind, most Tight Sets are looking to attack with Corner Routes, or up the Seams. Our C4 Quarters from above is also great here.
Set Up
  • Set Up Base Blitz
  • Show Blitz
  • Man Up MLB to TE
  • Purple Slot Corner
  • Purple Safety
  • Contain
Set Up
  1. Set Up Base Blitz
  2. Show Blitz
  3. Man Up MLB to TE
  4. Curl Flat Slot Corner
  5. Curl Flat Safety
  6. Contain
Bunch Defense
Tips:
This defense is specific for Bunch. Keep in mind, this should work WITH our other Set Ups, not be our only Coverage vs Bunch.

Run & Redzone Defense

Run Defense
DBL Mug Mid Blitz
Redzone Defense 1
DBL Mug Mid Blitz
Redzone Defense 2
5-2 Fire Zone
Set Up
  • Spread Defensive Line
  • Use any "Base" Set Up
Set Up
  1. Spread Defensive Line
  2. Use any "Base" Set Up
Run Defense
Tips:
This Defense is optimized for Run D, with that being said, Double Mug as a whole does solid vs most runs. Look to Loop vs Outside Zone runs
Set Up
  • User Safety Manned Up To Halfback
  • Press Coverage
  • Shade Underneath
  • Put both Defensive Ends into Curl Flats (Optional)
Set Up
  1. User Safety Manned Up To HB
  2. Press Coverage
  3. Shade Underneath
  4. Put Both Defensive Ends into Curl Flats (Optional)
Redzone Run Defense
Tips:
This is an AGGRESSIVE Redzone Defense. This looks to create a turnover in the most important part of the field.
Set Up
  • Formation: 52 Play: Fire Zone 2
  • Spread Defensive Line
  • Blitz All Linebackers
  • Put both Safeties in Hook Curls
  • User Safety