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Spread offense guru Chip Kelly once said, “We have an attack mindset from the get-go. We’re going to try to pressure you in as many ways as we can, from the tempo we play at to the formations we run.” The spread is just as difficult to master on the offensive side as it is to develop a ...
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A football team’s secondary can make or break the overall success of that squad. Today’s game no longer exists in a manner where a team primarily plays two cornerbacks and two safeties. Offenses are spreading the sets out wider with even more receivers on the field. The only way to combat this ...
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The heart of the never ending chess match between an offensive coordinator and defensive coordinator is captured well in this quote: Thus, what is of supreme importance in war is to attack the enemy's strategy. -Sun Tzu Many offensive coordinators start their philosophy with “establish a strong ...
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3rd & Medium is one of the most frequent sets of calls on a game plan. For those who excel at moving the chains or getting off the field, it is much more than a set of calls on their sheet. They instill a mindset and thought process with their coaches and players. ...
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What’s the best way to put a defense on its heels? Operate at a speed which they cannot. Whether you huddle-up or are no huddle, one word tempo is a tool that allows an offense to operate at warp speed. Really any play could be run in this manner, but there are characteristics to plays ...
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In today’s game, more and more teams are approaching the football season with a heavy-passing attack. Even at younger levels, we are seeing an aerial assault becoming the focal strategy of many offenses. With this new trend comes a host of new challenges, both in creating a game plan and ...
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In today’s game, coaches are always trying to think of new formations or game plans to keep the opposition guessing throughout the game. Depending on the personnel available, one tool that can provide immediate dividends is a quarterback platoon. Throughout this article, I’ll break down what kind ...
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Former NFL cornerback Juran Bolden said, “Getting beat is just part of football. You show me a cornerback who’s never had a touchdown thrown against him. It happens. But when it happens, you just have to make sure you find a way to come back and compete and get your fair share of plays.” This ...
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“You lose a starting middle linebacker, that’s the heart and soul of your defense.” When former NFL player Eric Green made this statement, he exemplified the importance of an inside linebacker for the overall success of a defensive unit. If you lose a starter at any position, there’s going to ...
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When it comes to elite receivers, there are a few names you can pick from, but one that is going to be at the top of most lists is Julio Jones. The former Alabama standout has received high-praise from plenty of football personnel including former teammate Harry Douglas, who said Jones “has a ...
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Unfortunately, more often than not, the only times a punter gets his name mentioned is when he makes a mistake. For this reason, punter’s errors are often magnified, while their successes are viewed as something that’s expected. Despite this, I urge you to not underestimate the punter. In this ...
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It’s often easy to get noticed when you’re playing the outside linebacker position. After all, they are the ones usually with the best chance of recording a sack and changing the outlook of a particular football game. However, in order to earn this recognition, an outside linebacker has to work ...
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