That said, one should be wary of inventions that do not follow this standard, as they can throw off even experienced football fans.
This is the standard and most common way to call a defensive front. That said, one should be wary of inventions that do not follow this standard, as they can throw off even experienced football fans. For example, the 46 defense, made popular by Chicago Bears’ defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan during the 1985 championship season, has nothing to do with the alignment of players. The 46 defense was named after Doug Plank, who wore the jersey number 46—this was named after a style of play rather than a defensive alignment.