Man and Zone Coverage Mixes

Aug 10 2020 by Gang Green Nation

 
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The other day we discussed how coverages frequently are more complex than simple man or zone labels. The truth is many defensive calls have some players with man to man responsibilities and others in zone on the same play.

Most analysts will tell you that the most common man to man coverage called for NFL defenses is Cover 1. Five defenders are assigned man to man against a receiver. There also is one defender whose job is to defend the deep middle...

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