Explosive plays come from the seams more often that the outside. It makes
sense to put good player in slot on 3rd downs - the thing is
to limit explosive plays - a single explosive passing play triples
the touchdown rate on a drive.
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Cody Alexander:
"the Rams are first in the league when it comes to limiting explosive passes
They aren't allowing them...
Rams only run Cover 1 about 7% of their snaps
Why? Personnel
The design of the defense is for the Safeties to play zone coverage & occupy space, not a man
Plus, they give up 16+ yards per catch in Cover 1
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In order to play man, you need a Nickel & and safeties that can play man coverage
The safety on the TE & the Nickel as a slot - The issue is offenses feast on this"
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