Multiple Fronts & Coverages

by Tony Pierce
Defensive Coordinator, Alabama State University
American Football Monthly August 2008 Issue Online“Everyone knows that Peyton Manning knows where to throw the ball vs. Cover 2.” This statement was made by Brian Urlacher, All-Pro linebacker with the Chicago Bears after the loss to the Colts in a recent Super Bowl. Brian was right. As a matter of fact most high school quarterbacks know where to throw the ball against a Cover 2 defense. So why are defenses still lining up in a 4-3 Cover 2 set and letting the spread offenses move the ball while the defense still runs the same front and cover...Login to Read More

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