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Green Bay’s Tonyan Displays The Huge “Little Things”

Green Bay’s Tonyan Displays The Huge “Little Things”

by FirstDown PlayBook on Dec 1, 2020

These are all attributes that add up in the NFL. They are often why one talented player lasts two years and another player stays in the league for nine!...

Seattle Walk Off Sack Well Designed

Seattle Walk Off Sack Well Designed

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 27, 2020

The Seahawks drop eight defenders. They essentially take away the sticks and are still in position to contain Murray if he runs....

Vernon Whips A Triple Team For Sack Safety!

Vernon Whips A Triple Team For Sack Safety!

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 25, 2020

Dan Hatman shows us step by step how Vernon used a combination of speed, power and technique to sack Wentz for a safety at a key moment in this game....

Gruden Breaks Out The Cousin Of Spider Y 2 Banana

Gruden Breaks Out The Cousin Of Spider Y 2 Banana

by FirstDown PlayBook on Nov 24, 2020

Gruden had to be fired up when Raiders tight end Darren Waller came spitting out of the back side of this Spider 2 Y banana derivative play wide open. ...

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....