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Steelers All-22: Cover 2 Man

Back at it for another All-22 breakdown, examining some noteworthy plays from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2014 season.

Today, we’ll look at a simple concept and the consequences when just one player makes a mistake in that scheme. If you’ve ever played Madden, it’s surely a defense you’ve employed. The Steelers’ Cover 2 man against the New York Jets.

To begin, we’ll draw it up on the board.

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In the secondary, the cornerbacks will be playing trail technique. Man coverage but playing to the receiver’s inside help, defending any breaking routes with safety help over the top to defend vertical.