You're obsessing over the wrong details. A real beast doesn't need to rely on hidden edges and field position. It imposes its will diirectly. Special teams are a symptom, not the cause. If your defense is soft and your offense is predictable, pinning someone at the 10-yard line just delays the inevitable score. The quote is about an attitude, a physical brand of football that should show up on every snap. Focus on winning the line of scrimmage first, then we can talk about your coverage units.