05-02-2022, 03:37 AM
I think you bring up good points on how athletes are changing football over time. However, I think we're seeing more adjustments via formations and sub packages than directly through "traditional coverages". As far as traditional coverages go, Cover 3 gets destroyed by Smash concepts as the boundary cb is in zone on the curl route.
I think the true evolution in coverage is coming through new hybrid coverages. Here's an article showcasing modern NFL coverages:
https://zonecoverage.com/2022/minnesota-vikings-news/a-fans-guide-to-modern-nfl-coverages/
This is another reason why the Bengals draft looked awkward with Safety and Safety hybrids. Players are filling multiple roles, and sometimes brand new roles for defenses.
I think the true evolution in coverage is coming through new hybrid coverages. Here's an article showcasing modern NFL coverages:
https://zonecoverage.com/2022/minnesota-vikings-news/a-fans-guide-to-modern-nfl-coverages/
This is another reason why the Bengals draft looked awkward with Safety and Safety hybrids. Players are filling multiple roles, and sometimes brand new roles for defenses.
