MADDEN EDGE

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Soft squat

Flat zone, sink and protect deep

The opposite of hard flat: your flat defender sinks deeper and protects against the corner route, giving up the short stuff underneath. Bend-don't-break on the edge.

When it applies

Against smash concepts and corner routes attacking your flats.

+ StrengthsTakes away the corner route; keeps everything in front.
− Trade-offsGives up easy 5-yard outs and hitches all game.

Filed under: Madden adjustments