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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....

Your All 22 Tuesday PlayGrid

Your All 22 Tuesday PlayGrid

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 23, 2020

Two of the things we have been having the most fun with here at FirstDown PlayBook this fall are PlayGrids and the All 22 Tuesday section. ...

Diagnose. React. Tackle. Corner Play At Its Best.

Diagnose. React. Tackle. Corner Play At Its Best.

by Will Cinelli on Oct 22, 2020

Once Jaire Alexander has made the diagnosis, his reaction is almost instantaneous. There is no hesitation or false step. This is why he makes the play....

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. ...

Rodgers Pick 6? Not Often But It Happens.

Rodgers Pick 6? Not Often But It Happens.

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 20, 2020

Aaron Rodgers can make a case as one of the best quarterbacks to ever play football. However, he wishes he had this Pick 6 throw back....

FirstDown PlayBook Members Get All 22 Plays & Videos

FirstDown PlayBook Members Get All 22 Plays & Videos

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 17, 2020

As FirstDown PlayBook continues to grow and expand this is just one more way you will see us improve. Video integration is in our (and your) future. ...

Coach & Coordinator Talks Offensive Creativity

Coach & Coordinator Talks Offensive Creativity

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 16, 2020

Greg Roman is at the top of the NFL offensive coordinator list here at FirstDown PlayBook. If you study his game plans you will consistently see creativity....

The Scouting Academy Looks At Sideline To Sideline Range

The Scouting Academy Looks At Sideline To Sideline Range

by Will Cinelli on Oct 15, 2020

Jessie Bates III is playing a middle-of-field safety. The Jags are going to throw a sideline vertical here but Bates shows tremendous range on this play. ...

Colts Return Kickoff For 6. Here’s How.

Colts Return Kickoff For 6. Here’s How.

by FirstDown PlayBook on Oct 14, 2020

The Colts found a way to get #20 over in front of the returner. Combine this with two very well executed double team blocks and it was a house call...