The Scouting Academy

Teachtape Thursday Looks At Jamal Adams

Teachtape Thursday Looks At Jamal Adams

by Will Cinelli on Aug 6, 2020

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.

If An NFL Running Back Can’t Do This… They Can’t Start

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jul 30, 2020

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

Tramon Williams’ Patience Gives Him The Complete Picture

by Will Cinelli on Jul 23, 2020

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

Lavonte David Can Anticipate Because He Studies

by Will Cinelli on Jul 16, 2020

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....

Von Miller Combines Technique & Explosiveness For A Bull Rush

Von Miller Combines Technique & Explosiveness For A Bull Rush

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jul 2, 2020

Here you can see how a rusher who might be smaller than the guy blocking him can generate the power and bull rush an OL through technique and explosiveness....

Man Coverage And Then Some

Man Coverage And Then Some

by FirstDown PlayBook on Jun 4, 2020

This week we look at Miami Dolphins CB Xavien Howard. Aligned in Press, he patiently waits for the WR to show his hand with the inside speed release....

Pass Rush Tools For The Toolbox

Pass Rush Tools For The Toolbox

by Will Cinelli on May 28, 2020

As a football coach, how can you help your pass rushers become even more impactful and disruptive? Add tools to their toolbox....

Dissecting The Art Of Aaron Donald’s Pass Rush.

Dissecting The Art Of Aaron Donald’s Pass Rush.

by Will Cinelli on May 21, 2020

You will see Aaron Donald leverage with his speed rush to set up an inside counter. He pins the guard's outside arm and then clubs the his inside arm....

The Scouting Academy Dissects Linebacker Eric Kendricks

The Scouting Academy Dissects Linebacker Eric Kendricks

by Will Cinelli on May 14, 2020

This is critical, and not an easy thing to teach young linebackers. He doesn't JUST have to read run/pass, but he has to know what type of run he's seeing....

The Scouting Academy Looks At Off Man Technique

The Scouting Academy Looks At Off Man Technique

by Will Cinelli on May 7, 2020

"Off Man" gives you some of the advantages a defender might get by playing zone, while still maintaining many of the pluses that come with press man....

Beating Press Coverage With Technique

Beating Press Coverage With Technique

by Will Cinelli on Apr 30, 2020

After he expands the Corner, he opens up a window for the curl and does an excellent job of using his upper body and lower body at the same time. ...

Run Support Corners Are A Rare Breed

Run Support Corners Are A Rare Breed

by Will Cinelli on Apr 23, 2020

He is landing his shoulder into the midsection of a larger WR, with enough power on contact to disrupt the catch point and creating an incompletion....