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Next Gen Man Beaters

The plays below do an excellent job of beating Cover 2 Man (or most other man to man defenses) for a touchdown.

Playbook: Carolina Panthers

Formation: Gun Trips

Play: Slot Corner

Setup: None required

Reads:

  1. Just hit the A/X receiver deep. Lead pass to the middle of the field

Overview: This is one of the easiest ways to beat cover 2 man. Make sure you have a fast receiver in the A/X spot.

Playbook: Carolina Panthers

Formation: Gun Doubles Y Off

Play: Redzone Scissors

Setup:

  1. Motion the B/circle receiver to the left
  2. (Optional) Block your tight end

Reads:

  1. Your primary read on this play is the B/circle receiver deep.

Overview: This play destroys cover 2 man defense as well. Make sure you have your best receiver in the B/circle spot.

 

Formation: I Form Close

Play: PA Post Shot (Cover 2 Man Beater)

Setup:

  1. Hot route the X/square receiver to a smart routed out route

Reads:

  1. Your primary read on this play is the B/circle receiver deep against cover 2 man. Lead pass up.

Overview: This is a shot play against cover 2 or cover 2 man where our only read is the B/circle receiver deep. You can hot route the tight end and running backs to whatever you would like if you want more receiving options.

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VAtech007
VAtech007
3 years ago

Do any of these still work after patch?
Also what defense do you recommend for next gen?