Seahawks' New 'CLEO' Coverage, Part 3: Beaters, Perceived and
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During the 2021 season, the Seahawks ran a new pass coverage called "CLEO." In a four-part miniseries, Matty F. Brown explores the coverage
During the 2021 season, the Seahawks ran a new pass coverage called CLEO. In a four-part miniseries, Matty F. Brown explores the coverage's history, makeup, and success. Part 3 looks at the the beaters offenses ran at CLEO in 2021 and why they worked or not.
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Seahawks' New 'CLEO' Coverage, Part 3: Beaters, Perceived and Actual - Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
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Seahawks Defense Still Learning Fangio System
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Articles by Matty F. Brown - Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks News, Analysis and More
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