Against spread formations, safeties and corners are deep, while outside linebackers can be walked out to protect their flat area responsibility. This leaves the box light, so stopping the run would be ...

Through two weeks of NFL action, league-wide scoring is at its lowest point since 2006. NFL teams are scoring an average of 21.4 points per game, which continues a downward trend since a high of 24.8 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Safeties often serve as football field generals in the secondary, directing teammates and ensuring proper coverage assignments. Their ability to read the quarterback and anticipate ...

ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. made some waves on Thursday when he controversially suggested a ban of the Cover 2 defense. Kiper’s opinion was lambasted by most of the football media, with even New York ...