Sentence examples for playing coverage from inspiring English sources

They were playing coverage on me and Ike.

Playing coverage is still part of the job, but today's faster, pass-happier N.F.L. requires safeties who can come up in run support, blitz the quarterback, and sniff out interceptions from anywhere on the field — and that's all in addition to their traditional job.

Chick Granning of Tech was playing coverage and relaxed after the signal for the fair catch.

Chick Graning of Tech was playing coverage and relaxed after the signal for the fair catch.

E-mail address GO SIGN UP Share Tweet Playing coverage is still part of the job, but today's faster, pass-happier N.F.L. requires safeties who can come up in run support, blitz the quarterback, and sniff out interceptions from anywhere on the field — and that's all in addition to their traditional job.

Miami did not blitz often, electing to play coverage instead.

"I can play coverage instead of coming to get you all the time," Fewell said.

In just about every passing situation, the Cowboys rushed only three or four and played coverage.

When the Rams had base personnel on the field, the Ravens played coverage; when the Rams had extra receivers, the Ravens blitzed.

The Steelers knew this about Jackson going in, which is why they rarely blitzed and  just played coverage, waiting for him to crumble.

It helped Georgia's young line that Alabama preferred to play coverage in its secondary and not harass Stafford with pressure.