zone-blocking

While the Redskins'switch to the 3-4 defense and Shanahan zone-blocking scheme have received the biggest headlines in terms of change at Redskins Park, it's the change in philosophy as it relates to roster building and contract negotiation that is going to be symptomatic of a truly successful regime change.

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He said he likes the zone-blocking scheme that is a characteristic of Shanahan's offense, saying he has been in a similar scheme since his high school days in Kansas City.

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The Redskins brought in Tim Hightower, whose one-cut-and-go style is the ideal match for Mike Shanahan's zone-blocking run game, to motor their own run game.

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Washington took its left tackle of the present and future in Trent Williams, whose athleticism gave him the nod over Okung and fits better with the Redskins 'zone-blocking schemes.

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There is "post set," employed in passing situation; "bracer skips," a zone-blocking technique; and "pop and jab," which is used on run plays.

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The Redskins are expected to beef up their running game and they'll be leaning heavily on a zone-blocking scheme.

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A couple of years back, Oklahoma coaches visited Mike Shanahan's team in Denver to learn more about their zone-blocking scheme.

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In fact, Wilson said he and fellow Sooners 'coaches visited Shanahan's team in Denver a couple of years ago to learn more about their zone-blocking scheme.

Redskins take Trent Williams with No. 4 pick in NFL draft 2010

"I think the zone-blocking scheme will be great for me."

Redskins take Trent Williams with No. 4 pick in NFL draft 2010

Though Oklahoma State's Okung is rated by many as the draft's top tackle, the Redskins might find Williams to be a better fit in their zone-blocking scheme.

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