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Is This the Worst Secondary in the NFL? A Deep Dive into the Cowboys' Coverage Busts

A film study on the coverage busts and communication breakdowns that have made Dallas the worst secondary in the NFL.

» In this episode:

  • Break down why the Dallas Cowboys have the worst secondary in the NFL heading into week four.

  • Analyze seven clips from the Bears game, showing specific breakdowns in both the open field and the red zone.

  • Pinpoint the root causes of the issues, including poor communication in zone coverage, personnel mismatches, and bad eye discipline.

  • Examine why the defense is struggling in both man coverage and zone schemes, with breakdowns on early downs and in critical situations.

  • Illistrate why the blame is split 50/50 between the players who fail to execute and the coaches who are not getting the concepts across.

Timestamps:

00:04 Intro 00:18 The "College-Like" Coverage Matrix

00:55 Personnel & Communication Issues

01:35 Play 1: Schemed Open by Ben Johnson

04:22 Play 2: Man Coverage Bust - Diggs Slips

06:38 Play 3: Beaten By a Flea Flicker

09:12 Play 4: Man Coverage Bust - LB Loses RB

12:47 Play 5: Zone Breakdown vs. Over Routes

16:32 Play 6: Red Zone Communication Bust

19:28 Play 7: Red Zone Zone-Coverage Bust

22:57 Final Analysis: Is It Fixable?

24:03 Who's To Blame: Players or Coaches?

24:30 The Derek Stingley Comparison

25:17 Conclusion: Don't Blame Micah Parsons


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