How DBs Improve Tackling Angles to Win in the Open Field
When people talk about defensive backs, the conversation almost always leans toward coverage ability, ball skills, or raw speed. What often gets overlooked, however, is tackling. For DBs, tackling isn’t just about making the hit — it’s about angles. The wrong...
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What Happens If a Cornerback Can’t Tackle?
There was a time in football when you could get away with not being able to tackle as a cornerback. That time is gone. About 25 years ago, when offenses primarily focused on forcing the ball downfield to their top wide receivers and relied on a ground game centered around runs...
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