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Andrew Thomas Shows Great Transition Vs Speed To Power

Andrew Thomas Shows Great Transition Vs Speed To Power

by Will Cinelli on May 13, 2021

The pass rusher elects to convert speed to power and try to knock Thomas back into the QB. Thomas sinks his hips to absorb the contact....

Rookie NFL Receivers Will Need What Justin Jefferson Has

Rookie NFL Receivers Will Need What Justin Jefferson Has

by Will Cinelli on May 6, 2021

In this clip, watch Justin Jefferson create separation by running a double-move that leverages some veteran route-running tricks. ...

Have A Plan B Pass Rush On The Way To The Sack

Have A Plan B Pass Rush On The Way To The Sack

by Will Cinelli on Apr 29, 2021

Elite NFL defensive lineman like Kansas City's Chris Jones react quickly to what's happening and figure out a plan B on the fly....

Damien Lewis Shows Us Why It’s Called A Pocket

Damien Lewis Shows Us Why It’s Called A Pocket

by FirstDown PlayBook on Apr 22, 2021

When it comes to creating a clean pocket to throw a QB's best friends are the interior OL who can stop the rush at the line of scrimmage....

Showcasing Arik Armstead

Showcasing Arik Armstead

by Will Cinelli on Apr 15, 2021

Note how Arik Armstead's hands work in conjunction with his feet. The double-swipe doesn't slow the rush at all....

J.J. Watt Creates Pressure With a Plan

J.J. Watt Creates Pressure With a Plan

by Will Cinelli on Apr 1, 2021

Veteran J.J. Watt knows the best way to consistently pressure the quarterback is to have a plan, and then execute it with proper technique....

Corey Linsley: Who Will Pick The Next  One

Corey Linsley: Who Will Pick The Next One

by Will Cinelli on Mar 18, 2021

Welcome to the free agent edition of Teachtape Thursday! Let’s take a look at the Chargers’ new center, Corey Linsley....

Scheme Freezes The LB.  Rodger Saffold Does The Rest.

Scheme Freezes The LB. Rodger Saffold Does The Rest.

by Will Cinelli on Mar 4, 2021

The intersection of talent and scheme is on display here with this Titan's creative outside zone scheme combined with Rodger Saffold's skill...

Herbert Beginning To Quiet The “Experts”

Herbert Beginning To Quiet The “Experts”

by Will Cinelli on Feb 4, 2021

For someone who got picked apart in the draft process, Justin Herbert displayed the ability to make some "wow" plays this year as a rookie....

Chiefs Seal It With a Palmetto Pick

Chiefs Seal It With a Palmetto Pick

by FirstDown PlayBook on Feb 2, 2021

The Clemson alum pops the ball up in the air and his teammate from the University of South Carolina comes off the bracket on Beasley and does the rest!...

Aaron Rodgers Creates Where There Is Nothing

Aaron Rodgers Creates Where There Is Nothing

by Will Cinelli on Jan 28, 2021

Watch this rep here vs. the Rams. As Rodgers takes his drop, there aren't many great options for Rodgers to deliver the ball. His receivers are covered....

Chiefs Hit This Run Pass Option Repeatedly

Chiefs Hit This Run Pass Option Repeatedly

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jan 26, 2021

The Kansas City Chiefs had one of those plays in their game plan this past Sunday. They hit this RPO at least three times in the game for big plays....