ChrisW
Stating the obvious
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Once again, it seems to me that you are making assumptions based on where a guy lines up, it automatically means a certain type of coverage will result. In real time, just think about the distance that can be made up. 9-10 yards just isn't what it appears to be to the naked eye. Lets assume that WR is going to run a QUICK SLANT. He breaks off the LOS, and the QB takes the snap drops ONE step and throws the ball. In the time this takes place, the WR is most likely covered 4-5 yards. Take the ball flight into account, and a CB who reads and "jumps" the route will close a minimum of the same 4-5 yards. That 9-10 "cushion" has evaporated pretty quickly. Teams to this to the Rams all the time, and whens the last time you have seen Chris Givens make an UNCONTESTED catch on a quick slant?
Now take the same situation, and the CB who is in "press" coverage gets beat to the inside on the same slant route. He is now in a trail position, and its off to the races if the QB gets the ball out. I'd rather take my chances with the aggressive CB coming up to make the play on the ball, rather than chasing the guy across the field hoping he has safety help in the middle.
And if they are in press with the aforementioned "blitz" calls that's not likely. When G. Williams uses this type of blitz package, he tends to play a single high safety, and there isn't much support for the CBs.
There will be times where the press coverage is utilized. It is best utilized when they can get pressure without blitzing, and you can play a "man-2" type of combination coverage. Man with the corners outside, pressing the WRs, and safety help over the top in the event the CBs get beat at the LOS. This will give the d-line the extra second or two, to get home with the pressure.
I don't mean to make it sound like I have all the answers here. Just trying to explain what I have seen, and the reasons why certain things happen with certain calls.
I think lining up that deep and jumping a route would rely on momentum. If the play starts and JJ and Tru immediately backpedal, there's no way you can jump a slant.
I never said anything about uncontested. As an offense if you gain 4 yards on every play you're going to get first downs all day long. A contested slant is still going to break out 4-6 yards on a completion.