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In this episode, we talk about:

* Analysis of NFL defensive efficiency using the DVOA metric.

* Detailed defensive strategies and player personnel breakdown for key teams like the Seahawks, Chargers, Steelers, and Packers.

* Discussion of various defensive coverages, including Zone Coverage, Cover 3, Tampa 2, and Man-Match Quarters.

* Insights into how te...

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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!

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1:05 - End of Minicamp/beginning of OTAs

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In this episode, we talk about:

* Rodgers finally signs with the Steelers

* Nick Chubb to the Texans

* Jalen Ramsey trade talk and Jaire Alexander cut. Where do they land?

* Why the game is going away from RPOs to more quick game and play-action

* More spot-drop closed-post coverages

* The death of the basic Y-off 11 personnel offense

* Jim Knowles’ three-h...

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In this episode, we talk about:

* The Bills’ plan for Bosa

* Jaire Alexander’s contract and the Packers’ secondary

* Explosive in creativity in the QB Empty run game

* Rise of 12 pers. and the Double Slot/Wing formation

* Dinosaur offenses are back!

* Screen game explosion

* Dash concepts

Time Stamps:

0:00 - Joey Bosa is the new Von Miller/Bills DL

2:40 - Jaire...

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In this episode, we talk about:

* NFL Headlines

* The Tush Push survives

* Protector of the Year Award announced

* NFL Trends with Bobby Peters

* Screen design is exploding around the league

* Split-Back Gun Runs and the use of the Pony package are expanding

* Will declared Outside Zone

* Enhancing the checkdowns and Escort Screens

* Is the run game back in vo...

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In this episode, we talk about:

* News and Headlines: Caleb, Purdy, and Hendrickson

* The NFL releases its schedule

* Who’s got an easy or demanding early schedule

* Our favorite opening day games

* AFC West = AFC Best

* Our picks for surprise Wildcard teams

* Why are the Vikings spending two weeks across the pond?

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In this episode, we talk about:

* NFL News and Notes: Saints and Browns QB situations

* Winners and losers around the league post-draft

* Who are the surprise teams heading into the 2025 season?

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In this episode, I talk about:

* Quickly review the offseason moves by all four teams in the division

* Highlight how the defenses in this league are primed to make it interesting

* Introduce the DB Havoc metic

* Analyze the Coverage Matrix for all four teams as well as their DB Havoc Rates

* Review free agent signings along with current draft picks to give perspective on scheme

* Everyone is doing grades, but no one is giving you contex...

In this episode, I talk about:

* How would you define Patrick Graham’s philosophy after working with him and watching his film?

* How is Graham’s approach in ‘23 markedly different than previous years?

* How is Graham creating pressure in the passing game?

* How does the addition of iDL Christian Wilkins (Dolphins) affect the Raiders' defense's overall plan?

* What was the biggest reason for improvement during the season?

* What are the ...

In this episode, I talk about:

* Overall thoughts on the transition from Pete Carroll to Mike Macdonald

* The additions of Aden Durde & Leslie Frazier, plus the stability of Karl Scott

* Carroll-Adjacent defenses vs. what Macdonald might run in Seattle

* What is the Macdonald system?

* Analyze the Seahawks’ personnel a project what that might look like

* The loss of Quandre Diggs & Jamal Adams

* Devon Witherspoon as a Swiss army knife

* Ma...

In this episode, I talk about:

* A step-by-step process for creating and naming defensive plays

* Why it doesn’t matter what you call things

* Why you should create ‘buckets’ or specific families before you name them

* How to create signals for each of your calls

* Building an inventory and why you should do it

* I go through my simulated pressure, or QB ‘family,’ of calls and their signals

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In this episode, I talk about:

* Types of jargon

* Treat players as non-experts

* Context Clues & Visual Ques

* Building a system

* Technique over scheme

* Start small and build

* Creating an inventory

* Building an install

* Spring vs. Fall insertion

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A Complete Guide to the Hybrid 4-2-5 (book)

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In this episode, I talk about:

* 5-year coverage review

* Coverage trends

* Post-hiring cycle review

* Are we moving on from the Fangio System?

* The ‘new’ Ravens Defense

* Macdonald vs. Minter

* The rise of split-field coverages in the NFL

* Other thoughts - Will we see more Cover 1?

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In this episode, we talk about:

* How can the Chiefs design counters for the 49ers’ ‘static’ mentality on defense?

* What are some ways the Chiefs can attack San Fransisco’s defensive structure?

* Kansas City offenses run some of the highest rates of motion in the NFL and often use quick motion to create. We explain how the Chiefs use motion to set up plays.

* The Chiefs run the highest amount of split-field coverage in the NFL, focusi...

In this episode, I talk about:

* Hybridization on offenses, especially at the skill positions

* WRs at RB…?

* Offenses going heavier and defending 4-man surfaces

* Running 12p/21p packages while still leaning into the Spread passing game

* Problems within a movement-based scheme

* Deeper discussion on mobile QBs and the evolution of the game

* Non-Traditional Tampas (NTTs)

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In this episode, I talk about:

* How Shawn & I became great friends

* The continued rise of the 2-high shell

* Why do we see fewer man-match zones in the NFL

* How mobile QBs are reshaping defenses

* How offenses are adjusting to more odd front looks

* Running the ball still matters

* Defending condensed sets

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In this episode, I talk about:

* Building the language

* Creating Quarters tools in your Cover 3

* Buzz/Thumbs

* Match It!/Zone It!

* Route matches

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In this episode, I talk about:

* Coverage Expense Account

* Basic coverage rotations in Cover 3

* Creating a simple Match 3 (Rip/Liz or 3Y)

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In this episode, I talk about:

* Re-designing Cover 6 (QQH)

* Fangio’s “Zeus” call to target the best WR

* What is Tampa 2?

* Non-Traditional Tampas (NTTs)

* Different variations of NTTs with real-life examples

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