Mel Kiper Jr. Faces Backlash Over Proposal to Ban Cover-2 Defense in NFL

The ESPN analyst's suggestion to outlaw a common defensive scheme has sparked widespread criticism amid declining offensive production.

Mel Kiper Jr. has called for the NFL to ban the Cover-2 defense to boost offensive scoring.
Kiper argues that the prevalence of two-high safety looks is ruining the game by limiting deep passes.
Offensive production has dropped to its lowest levels in over a decade, with scoring and passing yards both down.
Many analysts and former players have criticized Kiper's proposal, suggesting offenses need to adapt rather than change the rules.
Defenses have evolved with more dynamic and adaptive strategies, making it harder for offenses to succeed.