Defensive Coordinator

Steelers’ Rat In The Hole Bites Mayfield

Steelers’ Rat In The Hole Bites Mayfield

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 21, 2020

Fitzpatrick dropped down to play the "rat in the hole". This allowed him to play the short middle of the field and read Mayfield's eyes. ...

Come On Todd Bowles! That’s A Four Man Rush?

Come On Todd Bowles! That’s A Four Man Rush?

by FirstDown PlayBook on Sep 30, 2020

What the best mad scientists of defense do is freak a quarterback out with the threat of pressure. Once the ball is snapped, however, it becomes different....

Bears’ Fuller Shows Up In A Critical Spot

Bears’ Fuller Shows Up In A Critical Spot

by Will Cinelli on Aug 20, 2020

Fuller, the corner, is the "force player" here, meaning he's the guy who needs to set the edge of the run and not get out-leveraged....

Tramon Williams’ Patience Gives Him The Complete Picture

Tramon Williams’ Patience Gives Him The Complete Picture

by Will Cinelli on Jul 23, 2020

Here, Green Bay cornerback Tramon Williams demonstrates patience and discipline to put himself in position to make the play....

Wisconsin Defense Leaves Few Places For This Ball To Go

Wisconsin Defense Leaves Few Places For This Ball To Go

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jun 26, 2020

Obviously the Wisconsin staff had done their homework because this defense looked like it was designed specifically for this play....

Pass Rush Tools For The Toolbox

Pass Rush Tools For The Toolbox

by Will Cinelli on May 28, 2020

As a football coach, how can you help your pass rushers become even more impactful and disruptive? Add tools to their toolbox....

Former Texas DC Bull Reese

Former Texas DC Bull Reese

by FirstDown PlayBook on Aug 27, 2018

Today on the Coach and Coordinator week one Gameplan Coach Reese shares his thoughts on making gamely adjustments and why he thinks that if you wait until the day after the game to look...