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» 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.
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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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