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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 768606">They don't call it the "island" for nothing.  There is no scheme, there is no DC, there's just you and him.That said, a lousy pass rush will hurt a CBs advanced metrics, a good one helps.  On the other hand, if the other coverage guys suck, some metrics like PFF's yards surrendered per coverage snap will be helped since the opposing QB will pick on those other sucking guys.Zone coverage is something else.  Then everything matters.  But a perimeter corner is least challenged when he's got top side help in low-high coverage and relases his guy at 15 yards.  He doesn't have to worry about flipping, limiting separation and making a play on a deep ball.  His play is in front of him.I believe it is axiomatic that if you want a good pass defense you need good perimenter man coverage corners.  There's no way around it.  And those skills are scheme independent.</blockquote>

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