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.
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-