Christian Covington getting moved off the ball

[ondaedg]

I spent some time watching the Green Bay running plays. What stood out to me is how easily Covington was getting moved off the ball even in 1v1 situations. On the first td by Jones he was pushed two yards out of his gap by a single lineman allowing Jones to shoot through untouched and then score. The rest of the game was the same thing. He was either physically manhandled or he shot the wrong gap completely.

With Woods back we may not see Covington as much but if we do have to play him, Rod better pull some magic out of his hat and help him fix those mistakes.

 

[Stash]

I spent some time watching the Green Bay running plays. What stood out to me is how easily Covington was getting moved off the ball even in 1v1 situations. On the first td by Jones he was pushed two yards out of his gap by a single lineman allowing Jones to shoot through untouched and then score. The rest of the game was the same thing. He was either physically manhandled or he shot the wrong gap completely.

With Woods back we may not see Covington as much but if we do have to play him, Rod better pull some magic out of his hat and help him fix those mistakes.

In my opinion, Rod is the biggest reason why we have guys like Covington here in the first place.

He’s a problem and needs to go. Of his own accord, or pushed.

 

[CF74]

He’s a back up and so is Woods...

 

[RustyBourneHorse]

Well, he might have a bit of trouble seeing the field in light of recent events.

 

[xwalker]

I spent some time watching the Green Bay running plays. What stood out to me is how easily Covington was getting moved off the ball even in 1v1 situations. On the first td by Jones he was pushed two yards out of his gap by a single lineman allowing Jones to shoot through untouched and then score. The rest of the game was the same thing. He was either physically manhandled or he shot the wrong gap completely.

With Woods back we may not see Covington as much but if we do have to play him, Rod better pull some magic out of his hat and help him fix those mistakes.

Your assessment is wrong.

The Cowboys had scheme issues that were unresolved since the Rams found their scheme flaws.

Covington has actually been leaps and bounds better than the backup 1-tech DTs from last season.

The Cowboys finally made changes in the Jets and Eagles games to the scheme and the run defense has improved.

Covington
His assignment on the 1st TD was to get in the gap between the OC and LG.
- If you watch in slow motion, the OC jumps over left to get a square angle on Covington.
- If he just wanted to drive Covington in the direction of the LT, he would just slam into him at an angle off the snap.
- The LG put his hand up in case he was getting penetration in that gap.
- The RB's initial path is directly at the spot where Covington ended up.
- The RB cut back inside.

The problem on that play was that the RT jumped inside of the other DT Collins.
- That freed up the RG to block Jaylon.

You'll also notice the DEs were pass rushing. The Cowboys were playing that as a pass play.

If Collins had make contact with the RG, then Jaylon makes the tackle for about a 1 yard gain.

Most of the game Covington in 1-on-1 situations was often driving the OC into the backfield.

The run defense issues in that game were all about scheme.
- The Packers just copied things the Rams did to the Cowboys in the playoff game.

Also note on that 1st TD the run started to the side of where the 1-tech (Covington) was aligned.
- The Rams started literally all but one of their run plays against the Cowboys to the side where the 1-tech was aligned.
- In the Super Bowl it was the opposite for the Rams. The started the vast majority of their runs to the side away from the 1-tech.
- The Rams developed a blocking scheme that put 4-3 defenses at a disadvantage when they ran to the 1-tech side.
- The Pats move a LB from behind the DL over to the outside and up on the line on the side with the 1-tech.

 

[Floatyworm]

He’s a back up and so is Woods...

For every 20 snaps he gets....He might make half a play. Another guy we can move away from...and it wouldn't hurt my feelings. And trust me....he's not a guy that makes everybody better. He's a liability.

 

[exciter]

He was a 3rd string 5tech in Houston, who signed a contract for just above league minimum. Not sure what you were expecting from that along with being undersized at 305!

 

[ondaedg]

Your assessment is wrong.

The Cowboys had scheme issues that were unresolved since the Rams found their scheme flaws.

Covington has actually been leaps and bounds better than the backup 1-tech DTs from last season.

The Cowboys finally made changes in the Jets and Eagles games to the scheme and the run defense has improved.

Covington
His assignment on the 1st TD was to get in the gap between the OC and LG.
- If you watch in slow motion, the OC jumps over left to get a square angle on Covington.
- If he just wanted to drive Covington in the direction of the LT, he would just slam into him at an angle off the snap.
- The LG put his hand up in case he was getting penetration in that gap.
- The RB's initial path is directly at the spot where Covington ended up.
- The RB cut back inside.

The problem on that play was that the RT jumped inside of the other DT Collins.
- That freed up the RG to block Jaylon.

You'll also notice the DEs were pass rushing. The Cowboys were playing that as a pass play.

If Collins had make contact with the RG, then Jaylon makes the tackle for about a 1 yard gain.

Most of the game Covington in 1-on-1 situations was often driving the OC into the backfield.

The run defense issues in that game were all about scheme.
- The Packers just copied things the Rams did to the Cowboys in the playoff game.

Also note on that 1st TD the run started to the side of where the 1-tech (Covington) was aligned.
- The Rams started literally all but one of their run plays against the Cowboys to the side where the 1-tech was aligned.
- In the Super Bowl it was the opposite for the Rams. The started the vast majority of their runs to the side away from the 1-tech.
- The Rams developed a blocking scheme that put 4-3 defenses at a disadvantage when they ran to the 1-tech side.
- The Pats move a LB from behind the DL over to the outside and up on the line on the side with the 1-tech.

I can appreciate wanting to give him the benefit of the doubt. But there is no circumstances in which Covington was getting push towards the ball carrier. On that first 18yd td by Jones, they ran right at him but he wasnt there anymore because the center had put him where the DE would be. Typically centers are the smallest OL on the field and not road graders and it looked like #95 had been hit by Larry Allen. 1st play in the video and he was handled easily. The 2nd rushing touchdown and they again ran right at him but he was mauled out of the play by a single lineman. Show me an example of one play where he physically took on a blocker and made the play on the ball carrier because i didnt see any. I saw single linemen pancaking him everywhere.

 

[ondaedg]

Well, he might have a bit of trouble seeing the field in light of recent events.

I hope so.

 

[ondaedg]

He was a 3rd string 5tech in Houston, who signed a contract for just above league minimum. Not sure what you were expecting from that along with being undersized at 305!

Just to be clear i wasnt expecting pro bowl. I was expecting at the very least a DT who could stand his ground when engaged by a blocker.

 

[AmericanCowboy]

Your assessment is wrong.

The Cowboys had scheme issues that were unresolved since the Rams found their scheme flaws.

Covington has actually been leaps and bounds better than the backup 1-tech DTs from last season.

The Cowboys finally made changes in the Jets and Eagles games to the scheme and the run defense has improved.

Covington
His assignment on the 1st TD was to get in the gap between the OC and LG.
- If you watch in slow motion, the OC jumps over left to get a square angle on Covington.
- If he just wanted to drive Covington in the direction of the LT, he would just slam into him at an angle off the snap.
- The LG put his hand up in case he was getting penetration in that gap.
- The RB's initial path is directly at the spot where Covington ended up.
- The RB cut back inside.

The problem on that play was that the RT jumped inside of the other DT Collins.
- That freed up the RG to block Jaylon.

You'll also notice the DEs were pass rushing. The Cowboys were playing that as a pass play.

If Collins had make contact with the RG, then Jaylon makes the tackle for about a 1 yard gain.

Most of the game Covington in 1-on-1 situations was often driving the OC into the backfield.

The run defense issues in that game were all about scheme.
- The Packers just copied things the Rams did to the Cowboys in the playoff game.

Also note on that 1st TD the run started to the side of where the 1-tech (Covington) was aligned.
- The Rams started literally all but one of their run plays against the Cowboys to the side where the 1-tech was aligned.
- In the Super Bowl it was the opposite for the Rams. The started the vast majority of their runs to the side away from the 1-tech.
- The Rams developed a blocking scheme that put 4-3 defenses at a disadvantage when they ran to the 1-tech side.
- The Pats move a LB from behind the DL over to the outside and up on the line on the side with the 1-tech.

i am impressed by this- well done!

 

[Hennessy_King]

Your assessment is wrong.

The Cowboys had scheme issues that were unresolved since the Rams found their scheme flaws.

Covington has actually been leaps and bounds better than the backup 1-tech DTs from last season.

The Cowboys finally made changes in the Jets and Eagles games to the scheme and the run defense has improved.

Covington
His assignment on the 1st TD was to get in the gap between the OC and LG.
- If you watch in slow motion, the OC jumps over left to get a square angle on Covington.
- If he just wanted to drive Covington in the direction of the LT, he would just slam into him at an angle off the snap.
- The LG put his hand up in case he was getting penetration in that gap.
- The RB's initial path is directly at the spot where Covington ended up.
- The RB cut back inside.

The problem on that play was that the RT jumped inside of the other DT Collins.
- That freed up the RG to block Jaylon.

You'll also notice the DEs were pass rushing. The Cowboys were playing that as a pass play.

If Collins had make contact with the RG, then Jaylon makes the tackle for about a 1 yard gain.

Most of the game Covington in 1-on-1 situations was often driving the OC into the backfield.

The run defense issues in that game were all about scheme.
- The Packers just copied things the Rams did to the Cowboys in the playoff game.

Also note on that 1st TD the run started to the side of where the 1-tech (Covington) was aligned.
- The Rams started literally all but one of their run plays against the Cowboys to the side where the 1-tech was aligned.
- In the Super Bowl it was the opposite for the Rams. The started the vast majority of their runs to the side away from the 1-tech.
- The Rams developed a blocking scheme that put 4-3 defenses at a disadvantage when they ran to the 1-tech side.
- The Pats move a LB from behind the DL over to the outside and up on the line on the side with the 1-tech.

As long as you stay away from your coverage analysis we would be gucci

 

[Whyjerry]

The DL looked like a strength in the preseason. Deep. Talented. On paper everything was wonderful. 7 weeks in and recently suspended, soon to be 34 year old Michael Bennett is coming to the rescue.

 

[Hennessy_King]

The DL looked like a strength in the preseason. Deep. Talented. On paper everything was wonderful. 7 weeks in and recently suspended, soon to be 34 year old Michael Bennett is coming to the rescue.

I never believed in this d line. Quinn is playing better than expected but other than d law and collins the rest of the D line even with everyone healthy is a total jag fest

 

[Future]

I can appreciate wanting to give him the benefit of the doubt. But there is no circumstances in which Covington was getting push towards the ball carrier. On that first 18yd td by Jones, they ran right at him but he wasnt there anymore because the center had put him where the DE would be. Typically centers are the smallest OL on the field and not road graders and it looked like #95 had been hit by Larry Allen. 1st play in the video and he was handled easily. The 2nd rushing touchdown and they again ran right at him but he was mauled out of the play by a single lineman. Show me an example of one play where he physically took on a blocker and made the play on the ball carrier because i didnt see any. I saw single linemen pancaking him everywhere.

Covington stayed right on the LOA for the entire play. Getting moved a foot by a C who has the seal given by alignment will happen to every DT in the league.

Like @xwalker said, the issue was that the RT got inside of Collins and Jaylon played only half a gap.

 

[quickccc]

He was a 3rd string 5tech in Houston, who signed a contract for just above league minimum. Not sure what you were expecting from that along with being undersized at 305!

it's really not the size, but more so its' the skill set, imo.
example -before his back issues became major, Eagles' Tim Jurnigan was one of the more notable run stuffers for most of his career in the NFL even at 305 lbs.
some players play much bigger than their size suggest, while some players don't even play up to their notable size and girth.
and let's face it, we are just not gonna get that mammoth DT with this kind of DL coach and preference scheme.

i'd really like to know if there was any sincere truth to the Cowboys liking mammoth Bucs DT Vita Vea in the 1st round, supposedly because he was a 1 tech mammoth
size but supposedly 3-tech movement traits.

 

[Blackspider214]

In my opinion, Rod is the biggest reason why we have guys like Covington here in the first place.

He’s a problem and needs to go. Of his own accord, or pushed.

He should have been fired with Linehan. He is beyond useless.

 

[HungryLion]

Your assessment is wrong.

The Cowboys had scheme issues that were unresolved since the Rams found their scheme flaws.

Covington has actually been leaps and bounds better than the backup 1-tech DTs from last season.

The Cowboys finally made changes in the Jets and Eagles games to the scheme and the run defense has improved.

Covington
His assignment on the 1st TD was to get in the gap between the OC and LG.
- If you watch in slow motion, the OC jumps over left to get a square angle on Covington.
- If he just wanted to drive Covington in the direction of the LT, he would just slam into him at an angle off the snap.
- The LG put his hand up in case he was getting penetration in that gap.
- The RB's initial path is directly at the spot where Covington ended up.
- The RB cut back inside.

The problem on that play was that the RT jumped inside of the other DT Collins.
- That freed up the RG to block Jaylon.

You'll also notice the DEs were pass rushing. The Cowboys were playing that as a pass play.

If Collins had make contact with the RG, then Jaylon makes the tackle for about a 1 yard gain.

Most of the game Covington in 1-on-1 situations was often driving the OC into the backfield.

The run defense issues in that game were all about scheme.
- The Packers just copied things the Rams did to the Cowboys in the playoff game.

Also note on that 1st TD the run started to the side of where the 1-tech (Covington) was aligned.
- The Rams started literally all but one of their run plays against the Cowboys to the side where the 1-tech was aligned.
- In the Super Bowl it was the opposite for the Rams. The started the vast majority of their runs to the side away from the 1-tech.
- The Rams developed a blocking scheme that put 4-3 defenses at a disadvantage when they ran to the 1-tech side.
- The Pats move a LB from behind the DL over to the outside and up on the line on the side with the 1-tech.

So you’re saying that our coaching staff is a freaking joke, because they didn’t fix scheme issues since last season, despite having all off season to address them?

I can buy that.

 

[Creeper]

I don't see a big difference between the starting tackles and Covington. They all get walled off or pushed off the LOS. They rarely penetrate. DT is the biggest need on this team right now.

 

[xwalker]

I can appreciate wanting to give him the benefit of the doubt. But there is no circumstances in which Covington was getting push towards the ball carrier. On that first 18yd td by Jones, they ran right at him but he wasnt there anymore because the center had put him where the DE would be. Typically centers are the smallest OL on the field and not road graders and it looked like #95 had been hit by Larry Allen. 1st play in the video and he was handled easily. The 2nd rushing touchdown and they again ran right at him but he was mauled out of the play by a single lineman. Show me an example of one play where he physically took on a blocker and made the play on the ball carrier because i didnt see any. I saw single linemen pancaking him everywhere.

You don't understand the wacky Marinelli DL scheme.

I've watched every snap at least 5 times that the Cowboys defense has played with Marinelli as the DC.

You have absolutely now clue what you are talking about.

The DL have assignments to move laterally on run plays based on certain keys.

Again, if the only objective is to move Covington towards the LT and back, then the OC would not jump step off the snap to his left before he engages Covington.

If Collins engages the RG, that's a 1 yard gain because Jaylon would blast the RB without the RG all over him.