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Thats pretty close to how I would explain it JSP. Traditional SAM and Wil determine which side of the formation they'll be on, based on where the TE lines up(left or right) and often switch if the TE goes in Motion. In the Chiefs base defense under Gunther the LBs will play either the Right or Left Side, and normally will make adjustments to assignments based on the Offensive formation. It lets the Defense somewhat dictate to the Offense, instead of the Defense reacting to everything the Offense does.
What does that mean? If Kendrell Bell is on the rlb position, and crowds the line behind the DE, the Offense has to make adjustments to the blocking calls to pick up what they would assume would be him Blitzing...Where as, with a Bell Blitz called, and a TE motioning to His side, the Defense can adjust coverage to the TE with another player(safety), or the LLB could Blitz instead, or pick up the Back responsibility(run or coverage in the flat).
This might be a good spot for a definition:
When comentators or posters talk about "the front 7" they are talking about the Defensive Linemen and Linebackers. 3 DL and 4lbs in a 3-4, and 4 DLine and 3lbs in a 4-3.
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