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Dalvin Cook Makes Something Out Of Nothing

Dalvin Cook Makes Something Out Of Nothing

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 19, 2020

When you're Dalvin Cook, you're not just looking to eliminate the negative play, you're looking to turn even the ugliest start to a play into a big gain....

Mahomes & His Own Misdirection Football Play

Mahomes & His Own Misdirection Football Play

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 18, 2020

If you have a quarterback on your roster who attracts a lot of attention in the run game, this might be a play you want to consider for your next game plan!...

Red Zone TD Presents Matchup Problems

Red Zone TD Presents Matchup Problems

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 17, 2020

The Detroit Lions did a superb job of using this empty 4x1 formation on Sunday as they attacked Washington in the red zone....

Tannehill Shows QB Toughness In The Pocket

Tannehill Shows QB Toughness In The Pocket

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 12, 2020

Quarterbacks will feel this pressure up the middle. There are times when it makes sense to bail out and scramble out of the pocket but not always....

Tua’s Poise Makes A Lot of Wrong Things Right

Tua’s Poise Makes A Lot of Wrong Things Right

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 10, 2020

Tua Tagovailoa keeps his poise and his eyes down the field, reading this curl flat concept perfectly. He delivers a throw right where it should be....

Hot Throw? You Better Know How.

Hot Throw? You Better Know How.

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 6, 2020

Goff and Cupp knew they were hot. The numbers clearly told both of them that. What was not clear was how the hot route would be run. ...

The Ceiling Is High For The Bucs’ Devin White

The Ceiling Is High For The Bucs’ Devin White

by Will Cinelli on Nov 5, 2020

Devin White recognizes the fullback inserting into the C gap, understanding that there is now an additional gap along the offensive line....

Switch Releases Good For Joe Burrow & Your QB Too.

Switch Releases Good For Joe Burrow & Your QB Too.

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 4, 2020

One thing that a play caller can do to help a young quarterback is to include switch releases in the game plan to help set up quick throws....

All 22 Tuesday Looks At 5’9 vs 6’5: Technique Matters

All 22 Tuesday Looks At 5’9 vs 6’5: Technique Matters

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 3, 2020

Defensive backs are coached too. All things being equal, technique can make the difference. That's even if equal means 6'5 vs 5'9....

Brady Is Good From The Neck Up & Not Just His Brain

Brady Is Good From The Neck Up & Not Just His Brain

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 29, 2020

The first thing Brady does here is to force the defense to play their coverage honestly. He keeps his eyes down the middle of the field....

Max Pro Vs The Bills? Get Ready For Some Green Dog Action!

Max Pro Vs The Bills? Get Ready For Some Green Dog Action!

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 28, 2020

McDermott's defenses are as good at "green dog" pressure as we have seen. If your backs or tight ends block there will be another rusher heading to your QB....

Giants Execute Tight Red Zone Bracket Beater

Giants Execute Tight Red Zone Bracket Beater

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 27, 2020

This play is a great red zone concept that is designed to beat bracket coverage. However, there are other parts to this play to use vs man coverage....