Break this film down for this play - who blew the coverage?

[Floatyworm]

The linebacker clearly thought he had the back in the flat, but it's more likely that Heath had the outside zone and the linebacker had the inside zone. To ask Heath to cover the middle from near the numbers puts him at an automatic disadvantage. With us blitzing the corner, you would want to keep the linebacker between the QB and TE to prevent the hot read.

We were going to lose on this play anyway, though, because the blitz failed.

Totally agree...horrible scheme

 

[jobberone]

It's completely obvious and football 101. I'm baffled that there are people that are confused.

There is no set coverage for that esp in a two LB scheme. Normally the Mike drops. The two LBs should read pass immediately, backpedal some while keeping an eye on the RB and QB (depends on D call here, too), and cover either 1/3 or 1/2 of the field depending on the low safety. It's erroneous to think the LB would never cover a SL esp one entering or crossing his zone. He's not going to be in a traditional 4-3 run/pass cover the flats mode in that situation 100% of the time.

The highest likelihood is the Mike has cover responsibility to intermediate range and everything in his zone. It's possible the S has responsibility but you're asking two men to leave their zone to cover it that way. The cover Mike would have to move from the middle 1/3 or 1/2 of the field to cover the flats and the S would have to leave the flats on that side to cross the field into the Mike's zone to cover. That is cumbersome and not the best way to cover that offensive play. The cover LB has become a DB.

So you have a high likelihood of being WRONG.

 

[xwalker]

Watch the other safety..he clearly is sprinting to the middle of the field. Single high safety...man under is the defense. Heath blew this. And with him being a. Veteran...that's inexcusable.

 

[bayeslife]

And by the way the guy that blew the coverage was our hero Jeff Heath.

Heath and the rookie Taco blew the play. You couldnt have picked a better play to illustrate my concern about both players.

And this is called cherry picking. So congrats?

 

[casmith07]

Heath blew it.

The linebacker had the RB as his responsibility.

 

[Clove]

Heath. If you watch closely, Heath took a step "in the direction of the receiver" then changed his mind, then realized he made a mistake and tried to bail.

 

[CowboyRoy]

There is no set coverage for that esp in a two LB scheme. Normally the Mike drops. The two LBs should read pass immediately, backpedal some while keeping an eye on the RB and QB (depends on D call here, too), and cover either 1/3 or 1/2 of the field depending on the low safety. It's erroneous to think the LB would never cover a SL esp one entering or crossing his zone. He's not going to be in a traditional 4-3 run/pass cover the flats mode in that situation 100% of the time.

The highest likelihood is the Mike has cover responsibility to intermediate range and everything in his zone. It's possible the S has responsibility but you're asking two men to leave their zone to cover it that way. The cover Mike would have to move from the middle 1/3 or 1/2 of the field to cover the flats and the S would have to leave the flats on that side to cross the field into the Mike's zone to cover. That is cumbersome and not the best way to cover that offensive play. The cover LB has become a DB.

So you have a high likelihood of being WRONG.

It's so obvious it's laughable. Just because you don't know don't act like others don't.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Heath. If you watch closely, Heath took a step "in the direction of the receiver" then changed his mind, then realized he made a mistake and tried to bail.

Yep, it couldn't be more obvious.

 

[jobberone]

It's so obvious it's laughable. Just because you don't know don't act like others don't.

Typical of you. No counter debate just attack.

If you think it typical for persons in zones to switch zones in order to cover receivers go for it. Your take also runs counter to our typical cover base and how we use our Mike. That's also not a cover one deep scheme either. The reason the safety is further down is because he's anticipating the blitz by the SL DB. Heath makes the decision to chase the blown coverage which is a good decision given the reaction by the Mike. There is zero reason for the Mike to be out of his coverage area esp with Heath already there.

 

[xwalker]

Typical of you. No counter debate just attack.

If you think it typical for persons in zones to switch zones in order to cover receivers go for it. Your take also runs counter to our typical cover base and how we use our Mike. That's also not a cover one deep scheme either. The reason the safety is further down is because he's anticipating the blitz by the SL DB. Heath makes the decision to chase the blown coverage which is a good decision given the reaction by the Mike. There is zero reason for the Mike to be out of his coverage area esp with Heath already there.

CowherdRoy does not care about football details. He just wants attention for being negative and we (including myself) end up giving him attention. I have to have more self control. Even this post will fuel his attention gas tank.

 

[jobberone]

CowherdRoy does not care about football details. He just wants attention for being negative and we (including myself) end up giving him attention. I have to have more self control. Even this post will fuel his attention gas tank.

Yeah I need to stop. I've said what I wanted. Doesn't look like man under either.

 

[DallasDomination]

I don't know who blew the play but lol at taco..

 

[Fla Cowpoke]

Without knowing the defensive call, it's hard to say, but I tend to lean more toward MLB being wrong.

If it is Heath's responsibility, there is almost no chance for him to cover the drag route without being way behind the receiver, which makes him as useful as tits on a mule. The receiver would have to drag behind the MLB which at the very least shows him as being covered for a second and might make the QB look elsewhere.

 

[CowboyRoy]

Typical of you. No counter debate just attack.

If you think it typical for persons in zones to switch zones in order to cover receivers go for it. Your take also runs counter to our typical cover base and how we use our Mike. That's also not a cover one deep scheme either. The reason the safety is further down is because he's anticipating the blitz by the SL DB. Heath makes the decision to chase the blown coverage which is a good decision given the reaction by the Mike. There is zero reason for the Mike to be out of his coverage area esp with Heath already there.

How do you respond to someone that cant understand the most basic and simple play? Its 100% football 101 and 100% Heath that blew the coverage.

You say you dont know, I say I know, and you are offended by that. Its not my fault you are confused by the play.

So if the RB takes the handoff, or takes a route out to the left, do you really think Heath is going to come all the way across the line to cover or tackle him? And what if the slot receiver curls towards the right sideline? Do you really think the Lber is going to be able run all the way out there? And if he does and the RB winds up taking the handoff up the middle, where is the Lber if he heads towards the sideline to cover the slot receiver?

Just say you dont know and move on. I KNOW. Dont insult me because its obvious to me.