Top 10 Fastest Defensive Backs in NFL History
With the recent passing of the NFL Combine and all of the hoopla surrounding the 40-yard dash, I thought it would be a good time to reflect on some of the fastest defensive backs that have suited up to play in the NFL. While any top 10 list can be debated and there are certain...
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Off Season Film Study 101
When the season is over and you begin preparation for the next one, you can’t ignore film study as a part of the process. In this article, I will discuss a few factors that need to be explored when you are entering into your off-season film study. Studying Yourself I put...
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3 Common Mistakes in Press Man and How to Fix Them
By: Chad Wilson All Eyes DB Camp Press man coverage has become an essential skill for defensive backs looking to excel in the secondary. It involves a certain array of physical skills, but more so it requires consistent technique to be good at it. In this article, we will exam...
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3 Things You Can’t Ignore When Playing Press Man Coverage
By: Chad Wilson Owner: All Eyes DB Camp Nowadays, playing press man coverage is a must for cornerbacks at virtually all levels. Being good at press involves some athletic attributes that are key, however, it is your mental approach that will bring you the most success. In this...
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Speed Up Your Breaks with this Top of the Route DB Drill
As defensive backs, we know that a big part of our game is changing direction. The elite ones are able to do this and do it quickly. In the drill that I’m introducing and analyzing for you today we are speeding up our feet and learning how to get out of our brakes with m...
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How Did You Make that Play? I Saw it On Film
The Importance of Film Study for a Playmaking DB By: Chad Wilson Owner – All Eyes DB Camp If there is one downfall for young defensive backs in the game of football it is their unwillingness or inability to study film. Time and again, I have come across defen...
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Tackling is A Part of this DB Thing…. Learn How
Tacking is not an issue I tackle a lot on this blog but I should. The emphasis around here is on coverage and being in the right place to make a play on the ball when it is thrown. However, tackling in the secondary has taken on even greater importance in thi...
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Do This to Improve Your Defensive Back Footwork
By: Chad Wilson Owner All Eyes DB Camp Whether you’re shadowing a receiver in man coverage or reading the quarterback’s eyes in zone defense, your footwork sets the foundation for success as a defensive back. In this article, we’ll explore key techniques and ...
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What is the Air Raid Offense?
By: Chad Wilson Owner: All Eyes DB Camp If you have been watching and paying attention to football, college football in particular, over the last few years, you have no doubt heard about the Air Raid offense. It has been largely responsible for the expl...
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Paying Attention to this One Thing as a DB Can Speed Your Feet Up 10x
By: Chad Wilson Owner All Eyes DB Camp When the offseason hits, the evaluation of the in season starts. If you are a high quality player, you are going to cut the film on, watch yourself play and take a good look at where you need to improve. For ...
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A Complete DB: What I Look ForDecember 10, 2024With camp season upon us, I want to take a moment to let my readers know what impresses coaches and can catch their attention as you hit the circuit. Part of my coaching experience involved...
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