Post Views: 1,861 AEDB Breakdown: Earl Thomas’ INT vs. Denver Broncos I can often be found saying that excelling at playing defensive back is being able to master a bunch of little things. NFL free safety Earl Thomas embodies that. In this clip that I analyze above, the Seahawks are in cover 3. For the free safety, his responsibility is the middle of the field. Seems simple enough right? Well you’d be surprised how many free safeties at all levels (high school, college and pro) struggle with that concept. They either let their eyes or the quarterback pull them out of their responsibility and hang their teammates on defense out to dry. Not Earl Thomas. Watch as I breakdown what Thomas did on this play to turn this play into a big one for the Seattle Seahawk’s defense. Success is not an accident and you will see what Thomas is considered one of the best playing the game at his positions. As always, any questions you have about this video or in general can be sent to me at: cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com Author Recent Posts alleyesdbcampOwner at All Eyes DB CampChad 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. Latest posts by alleyesdbcamp (see all) It’s Called Press for a Reason - July 15, 2026 The Biggest Mistake Defensive Backs Make in Press Coverage Isn’t Their Technique - July 2, 2026 Get a Hold of Your Two Minute Drill Defense - June 9, 2026 Check This Out! AEDB Breakdown: Calvin Ridley vs. Michigan St. DB Film Analysis: Eye Discipline at defensive back – Saints vs Rams How to Steal INTs in Quarters Coverage Simple Way to Cover Stack Formations by Offense Post navigation What’d He Do Wrong: Episode 2 3 Things You Need to Win In Press Man Coverage
