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5 Reasons Why Darrelle Revis Was a Shutdown Cornerback
Taking a look at the elements that made Revis one of the games’ best In the world of shut down cornerbacks, one of the top names that stands out is Darrelle Revis. Known for his legendary lockdown defense, he earned the nickname “Revis Island” because he left...
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As a DB, Ground Contact is Your Friend
This Key Element Will Unlock Your DB Potential By: Chad Wilson – All Eyes DB Camp Imagine playing a position on the football field where every move feels unnatural, where agility and speed are not just assets but essential skills. That’s the world of a defensive ba...
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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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Why Are You Handsy?December 4, 2024When it comes to man coverage—and press coverage in particular—there’s an order to things. Far too often, defensive backs put the cart before the horse in their press technique, and by that, I mean it...
Understanding Zone Coverage: How to Defend Your Space EffectivelyNovember 20, 2024Zone coverage is one of the most fundamental concepts in football, especially for defensive backs. Unlike man-to-man coverage, where each defender is responsible for covering a specific player, zone coverage requires defenders to cover designated...
Prime Time Made it Cool to Play CornerbackNovember 18, 2024“Chad, I think you should play cornerback.” Those words from a childhood friend in 1986 lit a fire in my belly. “Man, I’m a running back,” I fired back. I was going to be the...
