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In this episode, we discuss:
* Minicamp and OTA Stats Are Bogus
* Trey Hendrickson & Shemar Stewart Contract Situation
* Running Back Longevity and Usage and the Need for Two Running Backs
* Defensive Coverage Disguises
* "Frankenstein" Coverages
* Evolution of Defensive Fronts and Packages
* ...and more!
Timestamps:
1:05 - End of Minicamp/beginning of OTAs
2:08 - Hendrickson and Bengals resume talks
4:55 - RBs extending primes
10:00 - Coverage Disguises
13:32 - Frankenstein Coverages in Buffalo
15:20 - Wide 9s/More 4-down front/Penny Front
19:00 - Spags' 3 Safety looks
22:58 - Personnel changes on the D-line
24:30 - Rams 'Cheetah' package
25:55 - Creativity explosion on defense
26:48 - Hybrid athletes on defense/adding value
29:50 - Josh Metellus and Brian Flores
32:50 - Bigger players/LBs versatility
36:00 - Slot corners taking over
40:00 - Blitzing on early downs
44:33 - The Wave concept
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