How to Watch Film for DBs: Studying the Quarterback

In the next part of our series on watching film for defensive backs we are talking about studying the most important person on the offense and that is the quarterback.  As we know,  quarterbacks make the whole thing go on offense.  They call the play,  the make the adjustments,  they call the audibles,  they take the snap every play and they manage the personnel out on the field.

With so many responsibilities attributed to the quarterback it only makes sense that as defensive backs,  we devote a good amount of time studying their moves to see if we can get a line on what it is they may be trying to do on the play.  Our study of the quarterback includes picking up on some things pre snap and then what is being done post snap.

In this video I talk about what some of those things may be that we need to look for.  I also discuss how looking for those things can help us find some other tells from the quarterback that we may not have been expecting.  It really just all boils down to investigating the quarterback and trying to find out the story that he is trying to tell us before he actually tells it.

The defensive back with a keen eye,  focus and determination to uncover the signals will be the one that profits the most from studying the quarterback.  The ones who do this religiously will become tremendous playmakers on the field on game day.

As always I welcome any feedback and questions you may have on the video.  Feel free to send them to cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com – Thank you for being a member.  “Consistency Breeds Results”

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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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