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Message: <blockquote data-quote="mradtke66" data-source="post: 966008" data-attributes="member: 4199">This is a sentiment I can support, but words and terms have meaning.  "Next to the nose tackle" would make him a 3T tackle in nearly every scheme, 4-3, 3-4, nickel, or dime.  The not-so-short explanation is that where defensive linemen align is numbered and called a technique, ala 3T is "three technique".  I suggest using this format when talking with football nerds, as you'll confuse those who care too much about these things:0T = NT aka head up on the center.1T = shaded NT, head on the shoulder of the center.  Could be to the strong or weak side of the formation, depends on many variables.2T = head up on the guard3T = head up on the outside shoulder of the guard4T = head up the offensive tackle 5T = outside shoulder of the offensive tackle6T = head up on the tight end7T = outside shoulder of the tight end9T = way outside of the tight end.</blockquote>

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