MatchQuarters by Cody Alexander

MatchQuarters by Cody Alexander

The Jets' STAB tag in Quarters coverage

Let's talk about Safety "spokes" and how the Jets use a simple tag in Quarters to add numbers to their run defense.

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Cody Alexander
Mar 13, 2023
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Cover 3 is still “king” in the NFL, but the league has adjusted as more offenses turn to quick motions, RPOs, and running QBs. As a result, the coverage data from the past five years shows a distinct trend towards more middle-of-the-field-open (MOFO) coverages. Cover 2 has always been a staple for the NFL, especially since the Tampa 2 days, but its zone-

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