Post Views: 1,542 Playing off man is another one of the arts that are becoming lost at the defensive back position. Press man has become glorified by the media and the public at large especially in this social media era. In this clip we get a clip of off man with plenty of don’ts for us to learn from. (video is at the end of this post) The proliferation of press man has come at the expense of a lot of techniques that are used in other coverages. One of those techniques is back pedaling. Not only is the physical act of back pedaling becoming lost but the art of knowing how and when to deploy it is. The result has been an easier life for wide receivers when DBs move off of the line of scrimmage and attempt to play either zone or man coverage. In the video breakdown, I talk about where the defensive back went wrong with his pedal, his upper body and his eyes in this rep vs. the WR in practice. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to reach email me: cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com Author Recent Posts alleyesdbcampOwner at All Eyes DB CampChad 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. Latest posts by alleyesdbcamp (see all) The Secret to Elite DB Play: Striving for Technique Perfection - March 17, 2026 The Alien Era: How Defensive Backs Can Win vs Athletic Tight Ends - March 4, 2026 These 4 Drills Will Drastically Improve Your Off Man Coverage - February 25, 2026 Related Posts:What Did He Do Wrong - Episode 3: The Opening DB vs.…What Did He Do Wrong - Episode 4: Michigan DB…What Did He Do Wrong - Episode 5: Red Zone BluesWhat Did He Do Wrong Episode 6: Juco DB 1-on-1 Post navigation What Did He Do Wrong Episode 6: Juco DB 1-on-1 DB Drills | 3 Releases Press Man Drill (video)
