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Press vs off coverage

Jam at the line vs cushion

Press puts the corner in the receiver's face to jam the release and disrupt timing; off gives a cushion to read the route and protect deep. Press is aggressive, off is safe.

When it applies

Press against slow releases and timing routes; off against burners and double moves.

+ StrengthsPress kills slants and quick game; off prevents the deep ball.
− Trade-offsPress gets beat deep by speed; off gives up easy underneath completions.

Filed under: Madden adjustments