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Win Passing Downs with Creepers and Sims
Want your defense to get off the field after third down? Sims and Creepers are the answer!
Having faced a team that used Sims and Creepers myself, I know how effective they can be. I know how much time they can take away from an offense who needs to prepare for them. It forced us to spend much of our preparation time for our passing game to be sure we could get the quarterback protected correctly, even though at times there were only four rushers.
Perennial Oklahoma powerhouse Jenks High School is back in the state championship again. Sims and Creepers are part of the defensive package that defensive coordinator Adam Gaylor uses to attack opponents on passing downs.
What is a creeper? Lets’ start with Coach Gaylor’s definition.
Creeper
- Zone replace
- Use traditional zone blitz patterns
- 2nd or 3rd level rusher (non traditional rusher)
Instead of just angling and bringing a Linebacker from the field, it has evolved into a package for Gaylor. It’s a 4 man pressure that allows them to get an extra hook player, force a hot throw and tackle it for a short gain. Coach Gaylor explains in this video:
Gaylor also uses simulated pressures or “Sims” in this package.
What is a simulated pressure?
- Mainly used on 3rd down calls
- Attack protections
- Give illusion of overload pressure
- Keep RB in the protection - less receivers out, more coverage
- Not looking to be +1, looking to be 1 on 1 getting a rusher to 2nd level of protection
- 2nd or 3rd level rusher (non-traditional rusher)
He explains here:
Not sure about using these? Here is a simple Creeper Gaylor calls “Daylight Rush.” It is a small investment for a big reward because of its simplicity.
Rules:
If it’s a Run or Quick, play technique
If it’s drop back then insert rush
Run at the a gap
Read the center and work opposite of where he turns and end up with a two-way go on the guard
Center blocks you Wrap
Full slide Jump the fence
Coach explains here:
Overall, the concept is simple, and Gaylor explains the structure they have created.
Jenks’ Creepers are named after NFL QB:
Flacco - invert from the field with middle of the field closed coverage
Farve - an even front with pressure from the field an middle closed coverage
Brees - CB or boundary safety pressuring with middle field closed coverage
Addy Rat - Double A pressure
Gaylor illustrates all of these on the board and with game film in his clinic “Sims and Creepers.”
Defensive coaches, if you want an effective way to get to the quarterback while maintaining sound coverage, then Sims and Creepers are for you.
Offensive coaches if you haven't faced these yet, you will and this video can hep you study this effective defensive tool so that you can develop a plan to beat it.