For this Madden Tips and Plays breakdown, we Stop the Pass with the 46 Bear Cover 1 B-Gap Blitz by bringing crazy heat on the quarterback.
The 46 Bear – Cover 1 is a defensive play in Madden that is designed to stop the run and force the offense to pass. It is a very aggressive play, with the defensive line and linebackers crashing down on the quarterback. The secondary is in a Cover 1 shell, with one deep safety and four defenders playing man-to-man coverage on the receivers.
The 46 Bear – Cover 1 is a very effective play against teams that like to run the ball. It can also be used to pressure the quarterback and force him to make a mistake. However, it is also a very risky play, as it leaves the defense vulnerable to the pass.
Here are some of the pros and cons of the 46 Bear – Cover 1:
Pros:
- Very effective against the run
- Can pressure the quarterback
- Can force turnovers
Cons:
- Vulnerable to the pass with one safety playing deep coverage.
- Can be exploited by good offensive players
Play Diagram:
Play Info:
| Formation: | 46 |
| Set: | Bear |
| Personnel: | 4DL, 3LB, 4DB |
| Coverage Type: | Man |
| Coverage Shell: | Cover 1 |
| Blitz Type: | Man Blitz |
| Gap Pressure: | A |
| Pass Rushers: | 5 |
| Pass Defenders: | 6 |
Playbooks Found In:
- 46
- Bears
- Browns
- Colts
- Cowboys
- Saints
Note: based on Madden 24 Live Playbooks.
Default Assignments:
| Position | Assignment |
| LE | Pass Rush |
| SDT | Pass Rush |
| WDT | Pass Rush |
| RE | Pass Rush |
| LOLB | Blitz |
| MLB | Man |
| ROLB | Man |
| LCB | Man |
| SS | Man |
| FS | Deep Zone |
| RCB | Man |
Note: assignments are from the offensive side view of the ball.
Quick Set-Up:
- Auto flip off.
- Baseline (optional).
- Man press coverage (optional).
- Spread the defensive line out.
- Move the strong safety behind the weak side defensive tackle.
- Re hot route the strong safety to blitz.
Coaching Points:
- The pressure is designed to come from the left in between the center and right guard.
- When the ball is snapped you have the choice of either manly covering the receiver or running back that the strong safety is supposed to cover or you can hit the L1 or left button and allow the strong safety to go cover the receiver are running back on his own.
- Use it against teams that like to run the ball.
- Mix it up with other defensive plays to keep the offense guessing.
- Be aware of the quarterback's hot routes and make adjustments accordingly.
- Don't be afraid to call off the blitz if you see something your opponent is making on the offensive side of things.
Video Breakdown:
Summary of Video Breakdown:
- The strategy involves using a defensive formation called the 46 Bear and employing a Cover 1 defense.
- The key adjustments include turning off Auto Flip for defensive play calls, setting Auto Alignment to base, and using the defensive swap package to optimize player positions.
- The strategy focuses on bringing pressure on the quarterback quickly, with specific emphasis on a defensive end named Garrett and Smith.
- The video also mentions an alternate setup where the free safety is controlled manually for pass coverage, but it may reduce pressure on the quarterback if the running back stays in pass block.
Final Thoughts:
In conclusion, Stop the Pass with the 46 Bear Cover 1 B-Gap Blitz The 46 Bear – Cover 1 is a situational play to use carefully. Although it's a good option against teams with a running or passing inclination, it's not ideal as a fundamental defense. The 46 Bear – Cover 1 is a powerful play that can be very effective in the right situation. However, it is important to use it wisely and be aware of its limitations.
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