Pass Coverage

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Pass Coverage

Lurks around the field, disrupting passing lanes and forcing quarterbacks to make difficult throws.

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Strengths

  • Disrupts passing lanes
  • Forces difficult throws
  • Excellent in coverage

Weaknesses

  • Not as effective against the run
  • Less physical at point of attack

Most Relevant Attributes

Zone CoverageMan CoverageTacklePlay RecognitionPursuitAwareness

Archetype Fit Players

Great

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Jerome
6'2"232 lbs29 yrs
Baker
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Marte
6'3"230 lbs26 yrs
Mapu
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Good

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Isaiah
6'1"227 lbs27 yrs
McDuffie
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E.J.
6'3"224 lbs31 yrs
Speed
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Jabril
6'3"233 lbs28 yrs
Cox
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Compatible Schemes

This archetype is used in the following schemes:

4-3 Cover 3

A 4-3 Cover 3 defense focuses on forcing methodical offensive drives. Pass rushing upfront, coverage in the middle, and safeties unafraid to play aggresively, this defense will force the offense to sustain their drives with small gains.

Tampa 2

The Tampa 2 formation is similar to the base 4-3, as the defensive line is expected to pressure the QB without help from blitzes. The Tampa 2 is a unique for often having the MLB responsible for covering the deep middle.

Other SAM Linebacker Archetypes

Run Stopper

Finds their gap and meets running backs at the point of attack for easy stops.