What’d He Do Wrong: Help for the New DB

We all start somewhere and when we start we usually aren’t very good.  They say each failure in life brings you closer to a win provided you handle the losses the right way.  In this episode of What’d He Do Wrong,  we are going to help out a new defensive back that found himself in a rep vs. an experienced WR and is now all over social media.

In the video below,  we have a new guy, I would have to presume based on what I saw,  taking a rep against a talented and experienced WR.  The mistakes made in the video are very typical for new defensive backs.  Sometimes playing DB looks easy when you are off to the side but then when you get in the fire you realize it’s really hot.

On the video,  I breakdown the mistakes that were made and point out that most of you find yourselves in this position.  If you are not making all of the mistakes that this new DB made then you are likely making one or two of them.  If you are an experienced DB viewing this,  post then you most likely made these mistakes in the beginning and there’s a chance you have reverted to them at times after correcting them.  So for you experienced guys,  this video will serve as a reminder to you.

Any way you look at it,  everyone can learn from this video.  If you have any questions or comments about it,  feel free to reach out to me via email at: cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com – Thank you for being a member.

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Owner at All Eyes DB Camp

Chad Wilson is the founder of All Eyes DB Camp and a former standout defensive back for the Miami Hurricanes. After an elite collegiate career, Wilson spent a season with the Seattle Seahawks before transitioning into coaching. A 3-time Florida state champion defensive coordinator, he has spent over 20 years developing the "All Eyes" blueprint that has produced NFL All-Pros and stars like Xavien Howard, Patrick Surtain II, Tyson Campbell, Minkah Fitzpatrick and more. His coaching system is proven at the highest levels—his own sons, Quincy and Marco Wilson, both excelled as starters in the SEC before being drafted into the NFL.

Chad is the author of "101 DB Tips"—The Ultimate DB Reference Guide. You can find more information on the manual and how to order your copy in the sidebar and footer of this page.

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