There are a couple ways:
1) Use those lockdown corners, like Buzzball makes, on strong bases. They can control many receivers. Also, Reggie make custom CB that has his arms out front and it simply knocks receivers down. It kind of sucks when it happens to you....so why not do it to your opponent? I believe these players can be beaten....but why make it easy for the offense by not using such figures?
2) Align your guys to knock receivers off their routs. Or, you can use the same concept a different way...line up your DB's at angles so that when the WR hits them, your DB turns and runs with the WR. You can use the DB's outstretched arms (if he has them) to get that same turning action.
3) Bring pressure up the middle on the QB. Everyone is geared to stop loopers and the middle might be a better place to attack. Strong D-linemen are good here...also think about shooting gaps with arrow bases. Be creative in blitzing. Maybe your opponent has a couple blockers you can't beat. Heck....if that is the case, then go where they aren't. It is a chess match then, but at least keep them guessing.
4) Have tall players in various defensive positions, or wide players with outstretched arms....they help to clog passing lanes and make throwing risky.
5) Consider having some guys playing zone.....spinning on TTC's.....they do look kind of silly, but can serve a purpose. Also....get some of your guys on ITZ dials. They can then move in any way you can imagine.....slants, sideways, smooth backpedal....anything.
Hope this helps. I am not a very seasoned coach, but I have learned some good tricks through experiences both good and bad!!!
