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Quote from buccaneersfan1990 >> In cover 2 the linebackers go back right after the snap.

Corners are "run fits" in cover 2 so they typically set the edge.  Safeties are in "run fits" in cover 4.  Cover 3 is generally an intermediate pass defense.  There is not a single hard rule.  If opponent is base aligning out of cover 2 the corners will not be blocked, so for sure go inside or pass.  In cover 4 the defense can move the safeties around pre-snap to stronger in different areas.  In general though test Cover 3 everywhere, Cover 2 inside, and Cover 4 with draws (safeties try to recover).