Sep 9, 2018; Denver, CO, USA; Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) returns a interception in the first quarter at against the Denver Broncos Broncos Stadium at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
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

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