Know Your DB History: Ty Law
By now the New England Patriots have developed a nice reputation for developing and producing solid cornerbacks in the National Football League. However, there is an entire generation that doesn’t know or won’t remember the man who kicked it all off.&nb...
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DBs You Have to Rehearse Success
I am certain that you are playing the game to be successful. Of course no one is out there just to be out there or at least I hope not. If you have been at this for a while, you realize that there are many components to success but one of the ones that I &hel...
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He’s Bigger Than Me, I Can’t Cover Him
Playing defensive back ain’t easy. I’m not telling you anything you don’t know but what can complicate your situation even more is when you enter your battle feeling defeated already because the wide receiver has an attribute that you feel gives them an...
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Have a Next Play Mentality
You kind of missed the jam at the line of scrimmage, the receiver got a step on you and you are in chase mode. You are running like a bat out of hell to catch up but you’re not reeling him back in. In the midst of your panic you become faintly aware of ...
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How Do I Cover a _______ Route?
One of the most common questions I get either by email or in my DM’s on Instagram ( @alleyesdbcamp ) is, “coach how do I cover a <insert route>?” This understandable but head scratchable at the same time. Covering one specific route is like trying...
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Safeties: Survey the Land
I saw a recent interview with Davante Adams where he was discussing what he does when he comes to the line of scrimmage. According to Mr. Adams, he puts on his Terminator mask, scans the DB and determines the many possibilities available to him to win at the ...
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Control Your Body Language
Ever felt like a coach had it out for you? In your mind, you don’t cause any problems, you do everything you you’re supposed to do and you don’t suck, so why are you not playing? It could be this funny little big thing known as b...
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These Reps Will Raise Your Game to the Next Level
It’s that time of year, practice is in full go and by now some of the excitement you may have felt in the early going is giving way to the fatigue and repetitiveness of camp activities. While this may be true for everybody, only a small handful of defen...
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I Saw These Two GOATs on the Field At the Same Time and It Changed Everything
I know what you came here for. You came here for a story on how I witnessed a game long 1-on-1 battle between the greatest cornerback and greatest wide receiver in NFL history. Sorry to disappoint you but don’t leave. What I am going to testify to will ...
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4 Things Every Press Man Corner Needs to Be Elite
Playing press corner is a demanding job. We are all aware of the kind of athleticism the position requires but what are some of the less notable requirements that one needs to excel? IN this article we will talk about exactly what those attributes are and how they ...
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