Daily News & Links: Tony Dungy on Steelers Creating Cover 2; Chargers OC Dreads Facing T.J. Watt
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? Cover 2 was a big discussion in the football world on Thursday after Mel Kiper said two-high safeties should be abolished in the NFL. Former Steelers defensive back and Hall of Fame head coach Tony Dungy thanked Dan Orlovsky for including him in the legacy of Cover 2 but the Tampa version wasn’t near the beginning of the story.
“Cover 2 was introduced to the NFL by Bud Carson and the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1973 – 51 years ago. I took the Tampa version right out of the Steeler playbook,” Dungy said.
Thanks Dan for including me in the legacy of Cover 2 but our Tampa version wasn’t near the beginning of the story. Cover 2 was introduced to the NFL by Bud Carson and the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1973 – 51 years ago. I took the Tampa version right out of the Steeler playbook. 😀 https://t.co/R26sLBtvam
— Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) September 19, 2024
? Chargers offensive coordinator Greg Roman is not looking forward to dealing with All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt on Sunday.
“As far as [Maxx] Crosby Week 1, now you got T.J. Watt Week 3. I mean, hey, Merry Christmas,” Roman said.
? The Steelers and Chargers have the best defenses in the NFL through two games.
These defenses are off to a strong start this season 💪 pic.twitter.com/ISRCBV3Xps
— FOX Sports: NFL (@NFLonFOX) September 19, 2024
? Le’Veon Bell’s game-winning touchdown at the buzzer against the Chargers in 2015 was one of the most memorable Steelers-Chargers moment.
October 15, 2015 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, CA. Le'Veon Bell scores the game winning TD from the 1 yard line with zero seconds left on the clock. Final score Steelers 24 Chargers 20. pic.twitter.com/xdPZjy8uZ8
— Billy Hartford (@CamHeywardFan) September 19, 2024
? Dan Orlovsky thinks Justin Fields should be the Steelers’ permanent starter with a win on Sunday vs. the Chargers.
.@danorlovsky7 says Justin Fields should be the Steelers' permanent starter with a win on Sunday vs. the Chargers 👀 pic.twitter.com/dF6NljPxfz
— Get Up (@GetUpESPN) September 19, 2024
? Ohio State is the only school with two quarterbacks that are 2-0 — Justin Fields and C.J. Stroud.
📌 ONLY school with 2 QBs 2-0
📌 ONLY school with 2 QBs leading their division
@justnfields x @CJ7STROUD #DevelopedHere 🌰 pic.twitter.com/JofvtQt6Ma— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) September 18, 2024
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