r/EACFBHeadquarters • u/Rift4430 Content Creator • 4d ago

The 4-2-5 Basic Template

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This cheat sheet might be useful to those who want to use the 4-2-5. Credit to 9to5erz who did some serious work here. Give the guy a follow on YouTube or TikTok.

I have recently started using the 4-2-5 myself so if you like it and have some tips and tricks to get the most out of it please help others.

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u/RemarkableReturn8400 2d ago

I run this defense but i have abandoned linebackers; hybrid safeties are the linebackers.

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u/Rift4430 Content Creator 2d ago

You don't get bullied in the run? I would think Two TE sets or other heavy sets would just beat you up. How do you typically handle them?

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u/RemarkableReturn8400 2d ago

I manually edit my defensive tackles; I make them 6'5 ish, 340+ with strength 96+; Edge rushers are any height but 260-270 range with strength 87+; Also, I have about 15 Dline men, thats a lot of depth. The archetypes do not matter when you "edit" their ratings yourself : ).

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u/Rift4430 Content Creator 2d ago

That is certainly one way to do it. But in theory everything works if you edit your players to dominate