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A 5-2 defense is one that is no longer used in the NFL on a normal basis.  Teams prefer the 4-3 and 3-4 schemes.  Both have their flaws and strengths.

The 5-2's biggest strength is obviously playing the against the run.  With five down linemen, teams think twice about trying t...

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