After Week 2, is the Saints pass defense a concern?

After Week 2, is the Saints pass defense a concern? - Film Study + Podcast (2 for 1!)

jbourque said
Nice review.

To me, Tampa 2 with a CB is not a prudent decision. It creates rotation issues.

Why do you think we have gone away from press coverage where we seemed successful last year?

I think it's a game by game thing and situational. I wouldn't be surprised to see them return to that against certain opponents.

Humperdoo said
Didn’t watch, correct me if I’m wrong, were we up by 6 at this point with time running down?
If so I’d play a soft shell cover 4 and allow nothing to get behind me. If we were only up three then my apologies I’m not thinking of the right play. Out of town so couldn’t watch.

Yup, you're in the right time frame. They were defending the market with 5 underneath (rushing 3). That cover 4 could have worked, but would have left "the hole" a little more open for attacking. Still probably a preferable result though. I personally would have been happy with a traditional Cover 3, maybe run C3 buzzi if you're worried about the middle of the field being attack for first down.