The Scouting Academy
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....
Von Miller Combines Technique & Explosiveness For A Bull Rush
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
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
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.
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
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
"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
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
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....