Defensive end (DE) is a defensive position in the sport of gridiron
football.This position has designated the players at each end of the
defensive line, but changes in formations over the years have
substantially changed how the position is played.Early formations,
with six- and seven-man lines, used the end as a containment player,
whose job was first to prevent an "end run" around his position, then
secondarily to force plays inside.When most teams adopted a five-man
line, two different styles of end play developed: "crashing" ends, who
rushed into the backfield to disrupt plays, and "stand-up" or
"waiting" ends, who played the more traditional containment style.
Some teams would use both styles of end play, depending on game
situations.
football.This position has designated the players at each end of the
defensive line, but changes in formations over the years have
substantially changed how the position is played.Early formations,
with six- and seven-man lines, used the end as a containment player,
whose job was first to prevent an "end run" around his position, then
secondarily to force plays inside.When most teams adopted a five-man
line, two different styles of end play developed: "crashing" ends, who
rushed into the backfield to disrupt plays, and "stand-up" or
"waiting" ends, who played the more traditional containment style.
Some teams would use both styles of end play, depending on game
situations.
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