The Quarters Coverage That Forces Spread Teams to Play Left-Handed - Antone' Sewell

Morgan State Defensive Coordinator Antone' Sewell unveils a Quarters coverage system that systematically eliminates what spread teams do best.  Their goal is to force the opponent to rely on their secondary options – effectively making them play "left-handed."

Whether you're facing RPOs, quick game, or vertical concepts, these battle-tested adjustments will transform your defense from reactive to dictatorial, putting you back in control of the game's tempo and rhythm.

This clip was selected from Coach Sewell's Quarters Coverage vs 2x2 presentation.  All 22 lessons of his Darkside 4-2-5 defense system is available on Glazier Drive.

2x 2 Quarters Rules

• We have the ability to play all of our quarters' coverages vs. any 2x2 offensive formation.
• Vs. 2x2, we can play quarters across the field or we can play different variations based on down & distance, alignment, etc...

Alignments

• CBs- either 7 yds off or press (inside or outside leverage based on divider rules)
• Safeties- 10-12 yds from L.O.S.; inside a detached #2
• Sam-strong 90 technique (apex vs detached #2)
• Mike- strong 10 technique
• Will-weak 30 technique (apex vs detached #2)

Coverage Adjustments

• In certain situations, we will make a "cloud" call to one side; we will then play cover 2 read to that side.
• This allows us to maintain our gap integrity while also being sound vs the pass.
• The front will determine to which side we play read 2, we can also adjust to tight splits or stack alignment by #1 & #2