NFL
Chiefs’ Special Teams Coach Dave Toub Back On The Big Stage
These charts, along with six individual special teams clinics we provide on the website are no brainers for any young special teams coach out there....
Watson Shows Touch is Not Just For Short Throws
Watson times up this throw to hit the soft spot behind the robber. He uses touch on the throw with lots of arc to drop it in behind the defender. ...
Diagnose. React. Tackle. Corner Play At Its Best.
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....
Steps, Strain & Sustain. The Making of A Reach Block.
A good reach block begins with a great first step. Check out Lewis's angle and explosive first step that puts him in position to block the defender....
Browns Go Tricks For Six Twice Vs Cowboys
This could not have been executed much more perfectly and Jarvis Landry looked like a MLB pitcher as he let it go to the end zone....
Good Linebackers Have A Plan But Can Adjust
One of the keys to playing good defense at any position is the ability to have a plan, but to be able to adapt that plan as conditions on the ground change....
Mental Process Breakdown Of An NFL LB
Many inexperienced linebackers will see this picture and just go screaming downhill with their hair on fire. But not Johnson....
Teachtape Thursday Looks At Jamal Adams
The calculus was different in the recent trade involving Jamal Adams because he does so much beyond what a traditional safety does....
If An NFL Running Back Can’t Do This… They Can’t Start
We have seen fights almost break out in NFL draft meetings over whether we should draft a running back who had questionable protection capabilities....
Tramon Williams’ Patience Gives Him The Complete Picture
Here, Green Bay cornerback Tramon Williams demonstrates patience and discipline to put himself in position to make the play....
Lavonte David Can Anticipate Because He Studies
For a player of Lavonte David's caliber, hours of film study, seeing the route concepts in practice and walk-throughs come together on gameday in a big way....
Super Bowl Champ Dave Toub’s Point Chart
Longtime NFL special teams coach and recent Super Bowl champion Dave Toub has shared his grading system with us on the FirstDown PlayBook website....