Question on zone defense for what to run

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i like zone more than man cuz it’s less unpredictable i guess i could say but cover 3 is what i have been running and it’s horrible what should i run?? ik people used to run cover 4 but everyone really just runs cover 2 man or man blitz or db fire lmaoo, thanks

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I've put a bit of effort into boosting all my DBs MCV and PRS statistics, so i'm basically running the formerly meta 3-2 Dollar man to man press, but it seems most folks are operating out of some type of zone packages these days.

Even when my 98 speed DBs are running stride for stride with receivers, i'm still getting beat over the top, so YMMV. Take anything i ramble about with a grain of salt, as i'm mostly a neophyte MUT player. Lots to learn, let us know whatever you figure out or decide to roll with. Good luck, have fun!

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WannaBeCrate said:

i like zone more than man cuz it’s less unpredictable i guess i could say but cover 3 is what i have been running and it’s horrible what should i run?? ik people used to run cover 4 but everyone really just runs cover 2 man or man blitz or db fire lmaoo, thanks

if you really like zone i've had the most success with cover 2, but depending on

1. the short side of the field and

2. the strength of your opponents formation.

change it to a cover 6 by changing 1 CB to a deep quarter (i do the short side of the field CB because this leaves the flat open, and if your opponent throws it then there is less open space anyways). Then change the safety on that same side to a deep middle. This somewhat disguises what you are doing because the normal read for a cover 6 is the corners standing at different depths (4 and 7 yards) then at the same time when the play art comes up post play it only tells them you are running cover 2. It's tough to get stops these days but usually i will get one or 2 early while my opponent tries to figure out what I'm doing. Then make sure to match your abilities to your scheme, zone KOs, acrobats, pick artists.