Having trouble stoping the pass

[CThacker]

Ok Heres a strange issue. My secondary is getting burnt way too easy. Its like if I get a 3rd and 15 they will pass for 15 yeards or 20 everytime and the corner just stands there until he gets the ball then make the tackle if hes not already 5 yards downfeild. Any suggestions?

[Mizzou23]

What version are you playing on?

My pass defense is horrendous, but that is mainly because my D-backs wear concrete shoes:

I want to strangle all of them, especially my safeties, who specialize in making tackles after they let the receiver catch the ball in front of them.

Also, I'm not very good at swatting down passes. It seems like I usually miss and give up a big gain.

[noles32789]

I usually have good results with zone coverage while blitzing a linebacker or two. Where I get in trouble is when I switch players to sack the quarterback. Sometimes the QB throws the ball right before I press the switch defender button and dive button, and I end up switching to a cornerback, who ends up diving on the ground, leaving the wide receiver with an easy catch and a clear path to the end zone. I would say that 75% of the touchdowns I give up are on long pass plays.

[CThacker]

Well The issue with me is the same. I end up switching my players and usualy im on a guy from the D line but by the time I do the defensive hot routes and stuff they already have hiked the ball and are passing. I mean I put my corners and secondary on loose coverage so they dont get burned. The other problem is I dont have a answer for 5 wide sets unless its Dime prevent or the Max Zone. Im playing on the PS2 version with Oklahoma if youre currious

[jrod1981]

One thing I think helps is controlling a linebacker in zone coverage. I've noticed the AI QB likes to throw over the middle alot. In nickel and dime coverages, you can sub in a SS or FS for one of your linebackers to gain more speed. I've got quite a few picks and knockdowns.

[TooMuchBollyWan]

What works for me is first knowing my team. If you have young safeties and or corners you know there composure and awareness may be low. I would mask that by avoiding man coverage and cover two. If I go cover two I need to get a good pass rush so the WR wont eventually take advantage of the low awarness. Know the team your playing after about two series, you can see what game the computer is going to play.

[MAFiles23]

The best way to keep your secondary from getting burnt is a good pass rush, you got pressure the qb on passing situations, i was having the same problem trying to play zone on passing situations and then i started blitzing 2 or 3 guys every third down and my pass d improved dramatically, if you just sit back and give the qb time to throw your gonna get killed. You can also try double teaming the wide outs on 3rd and long, usually they'll end up throwing to the tight ends or flankers in the midlle of the field.