The Scouting Academy
Hail Mary Offensive Line Strategy
What you may not have noticed is the protection scheme that the Cardinals used to get Murray to the edge on the game winning Hail Mary Pass....
Dalvin Cook Makes Something Out Of Nothing
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....
Red Zone TD Presents Matchup Problems
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
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 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....
The Ceiling Is High For The Bucs’ Devin White
Devin White recognizes the fullback inserting into the C gap, understanding that there is now an additional gap along the offensive line....
All 22 Tuesday Looks At 5’9 vs 6’5: Technique Matters
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
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....
Giants Execute Tight Red Zone Bracket Beater
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....
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....
Coach & Coordinator Talks Offensive Creativity
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
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. ...