Post Views: 1,761 Cover 1 was one of my favorite coverage is to run when I was a defensive coordinator. It allows you to be aggressive with man coverage while also having the safety of having one man deep in case something goes wrong. What I also liked about Cover 1 is that you can have variations of it. By diversifying what you do with your safeties you can add little tweaks to the coverage to confuse a quarterback and bait him into a throw he should not make. One of those variations is cover one lurk which I explain in the video down below. Lurk is very similar to Robber with one small variation that can make a big difference especially when you match it with pressure upfront. Check out the video down below for a full explanation on the cover 1 lurk. For you players out there it’s very simple but by watching this video it will not be foreign to you when you eventually run in to a coach that wants to run it. For coaches, I am sure you will enjoy this tweak on a very common man coverage that is run by defenses. As always if you have any questions or comments, you may add them at the end of this post or send me an email to see cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com – thank you for being a member. Author Recent Posts alleyesdbcampOwner at All Eyes DB CampChad Wilson is the founder of All Eyes DB Camp and a former standout defensive back for the Miami Hurricanes. After an elite collegiate career, Wilson spent a season with the Seattle Seahawks before transitioning into coaching. A 3-time Florida state champion defensive coordinator, he has spent over 20 years developing the "All Eyes" blueprint that has produced NFL All-Pros and stars like Xavien Howard, Patrick Surtain II, Tyson Campbell, Minkah Fitzpatrick and more. His coaching system is proven at the highest levels—his own sons, Quincy and Marco Wilson, both excelled as starters in the SEC before being drafted into the NFL.Chad is the author of "101 DB Tips"—The Ultimate DB Reference Guide. You can find more information on the manual and how to order your copy in the sidebar and footer of this page. Latest posts by alleyesdbcamp (see all) The Alien Era: How Defensive Backs Can Win vs Athletic Tight Ends - March 4, 2026 These 4 Drills Will Drastically Improve Your Off Man Coverage - February 25, 2026 How Elite DBs Read Route Concepts Before the Snap - February 25, 2026 Related Posts:Coverages Explained: How to Play Cover 4Coverages Explained | 2 TrapCoverages Explained | 2 InvertCoverages Explained: Stubbie Post navigation Know Your DB History: Ty Law Attention Defensive Backs! Stay in Your Circle.
