Eagles legend Zach Ertz explains a key to solving Vic Fangio’s scheme
Former Eagles tight end Zach Ertz shares insight into facing Vic Fangio’s complex defensive scheme.
Some defenses are difficult to prepare for. Then, there's the Vic Fangio scheme, which can sometimes feel like calculus for a young offensive mind. Give the wise old man talent like the Philadelphia Eagles have, and he can build a wall that can sometimes seem nearly impenetrable.
Zach Ertz's time in the City of Brotherly Love as a franchise cornerstone was over before Coach Fangio's arrival. Still, he's seen similar schemes everywhere. The NFL can be a copycat league, and many defensive coordinators have borrowed from his defensive philosophy to create similar styles elsewhere.
For years, Ertz made a living finding soft spots in coverage, reading leverage, and making quarterbacks look brilliant. During his nine seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles , he saw just about every defensive look imaginable. Few, however, present the same challenge as Fangio's system.
It's a different kind of complexity. During a recent appearance on the Ross Tucker Podcast , Ertz was a guest. He discussed an always-popular topic, the demands of playing in a football-crazy town .