What Did He Do Wrong? Let Him in the House

I haven’t done a What Did He Do Wrong episode in a while but I found this red zone example that I really wanted to talk about with you.  Often times,  cornerbacks or safeties might find themselves in the low red zone vs. a receiver with a reduced split.  That is the situation discussed in the video down below in this post.

Red zone press defense can be pressurized.  Often times the ball comes out quick and if you are not right at the line of scrimmage,  there is precious little time to get back into the play to make a play.  Add to the problem when you are singled up to the field and the receiver has a cut split.  This means he has a tremendous amount of room to the outside as well as the inside with which to maneuver.

IN the video below you will see a cornerback not handling this situation well. In addition,  you get my instruction on how this should be played to give yourself the best possible result.  Understanding why the receiver has cut his split and using your leverage to your advantage is a must in this situation or you will undoubtedly lose.

As always,  if you have any questions regarding this video,  feel free to reach out to me via email at: cwilson@alleyesdbcamp.com – Thank you for being a member.

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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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