Nickel / slot blitz
The slot corner comes
The nickel corner blitzes off the edge, usually with the defense rotating to cover for him.
When it applies
On passing downs against empty and bunch sets.
+ StrengthsThe hardest blitz to pick up — the tackle never sees him coming.
− Trade-offsLeaves the slot receiver to a rotating defender; pick plays burn it.
Filed under: Blitz packages