Fletcher Cox has been an absolute force for the Eagles’ defensive line in their 2014 campaign. Against the Seahawks, Cox recorded 11 tackles and three quarterback hurries earning him a ProFootballFocus grade of +6.4 of which 6.2 came from his run defense score. These plays will break down Cox’s trench control and ability to shed blocks in pursuit of the Seahawks’ runningbacks.
Here is a breakdown of defensive techniques that will be used for this analysis:
Play 11
Situation: 2nd and 10 at PHI 31
Description: Q2 - (3:58) R.Turbin left end to PHI 32 for -1 yards (F.Cox).
Endzone View
Cox lines up in the 1-tech position. His run responsibility is the right A-gap between the center and the left guard. The Seahawks are in I-formation running a RB Dive, which is a running play where the RB follows the FB through the hole between the C and the LG.
Immdediately after the snap, Cox bullrushes the center and gets penetration into the backfield. Turbin sees Cox and bounces outside, but Cox and ROLB55 Graham chase him down for the 1 yard loss.
Great play by Cox. The center needs to be quicker on his feet to get better body positioning on Cox in order to block this in the future.… Article continues here