For DBs It’s More Than Just Knowing Your Job
What does the Sam backer have on this play? “I think he has, uhhh, the flats? Or blitz, blitz, blitz. Man, I don’t know. I just know what I’m supposed to do on that play.” Is that how you sound when a coach is asking you about your defense? Chances are,...
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When it Comes to Playing DB, 80% of it Is Half Mental
If you are a baseball fan like I am, you know where the subject line of this blog post came from. The late Yankee great Yogi Berra was a man of odd speech and humor. He coined the phrase that “80% of the game is half mental”. It is tr...
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The Role of the DB in Complex Blitz PackagesSeptember 10, 2024In today’s fast-paced and high-powered football, the role of the defensive back (DB) has evolved far beyond traditional coverage responsibilities. One area where DBs are increasingly making a significant impact is within complex blitz packages....
Where’s My Help in Man Coverage? (2 Man)September 3, 2024Continuing my series on man coverage and playing to your help, in this article, we will discuss 2-man coverage. Two-man coverage involves five men underneath playing hardcore man coverage, with two safeties on the hash...
In modern football, offenses have become increasingly adept at exploiting defensive weaknesses, particularly when it comes to coverage schemes. To counteract this, many defenses have turned to split-field coverages as a way to balance the...
