6/8/2023 0 Comments Defense zone 2 level 15![]() ![]() And because of that, the cornerback becomes the “primary” edge-support player versus the run game. ![]() However, in Cover 2, the cornerbacks stay to the closed (strong) side of the formation. In Cover 1 (man-free), the cornerbacks “travel” versus a slot formation and match to their coverage. Here’s an example from the Cowboys-Chiefs matchup with Kansas City showing a slot formation to the open side of the field. Let’s take a quick look at Tampa 2 versus a slot formation to focus on the cornerback and the strong safety aligned to the tight end side. However, when you have a front-four rush that gets home-plus seven defenders dropping into coverage with their eyes on the quarterback-Cover 2 is a scheme that will limit the offense’s ability to produce explosive plays. If you give an NFL quarterback time in the pocket, he can light up two-deep coverage. With any zone coverage, the front-four rush is vital to the success of the defense. Both linebackers read the quarterback once they get to their zone landmarks and “cheat” to the throw (drive to opposite hash to step into throwing lanes). ![]() They sink to a depth of 10 to 12 yards between the numbers and hash marks to cushion the inside vertical seam and react to any throw underneath. The two outside linebackers (Sam/Will ‘backers) are the “seam-hook” defenders. The Mike has to show the athleticism and hip flexibility in Tampa 2 to redirect if the quarterback comes back to the open (weak) side of the formation. He will open his hips to the passing strength (two-tight end side in this example) and carry/match the seam route down the middle of the field. To create that “three-deep” look, the Mike ‘backer runs the inside vertical seam. ![]()
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