Stopping the pass in today’s NFL is like making the opposing quarterback solve a geometry problem with a time bomb strapped to his chest.
The better the coverage, the more difficult the geometry problem. The better the pass rush, the shorter the bomb’s timer. Quarterbacks capable of breaking the pocket and extending the play can extend the timer, and quarterbacks who are exceptional at reading defenses can more quickly solve the geometry problem. Whether you favor “Team Pass Rush” or “Team Coverage” in the endless debate over which may be more important, the goal of any team remains to marry the two.