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The Seahawks’ “Legion of Boom” defense, renowned for its innovative use of Cover 3 and match coverage, showcased how a simple but effective system could dominate during the passing boom of the 2010s, leveraging elite talent like Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas to frustrate opposing offenses and inspire defensive strategies league-wide.
