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Defending the Running Game Without Speed

Learn key strategies to defend the running game effectively using precise footwork timing and daylight picks, even without high speed.

Tony Gonzalez: If Hands Had a Hall of Fame

Explore Tony Gonzalez's legendary NFL career, defining reliability and skill as a tight end, worthy of a "Hands Hall of Fame."

TITE Fronts vs. Spread: Spilling Runs into Unblocked Backers

Explore how TITE fronts counter spread offenses by funneling runs to unblocked linebackers, achieving even results with odd defensive alignments.

Creepers and Green Dogs: Blitzes That Trigger Themselves

Explore the mechanics of self-triggering blitzes in "Creepers and Green Dogs," focusing on strategic protection busts in gameplay.

The Mint Package: Stopping RPOs with Light Boxes

Discover the Mint Package: a strategic defense using safeties as linebackers to counter RPOs effectively, where math meets might on the field.

Rams vs. Titans 1999: One Yard Short of a Storybook

Recap of the 1999 Rams vs. Titans Super Bowl, where Kevin Dyson was stopped one yard short as time expired, sealing a Rams victory.

Patrick Willis: Five Years of Peak, a Lifetime of Respect

Explore the legacy of Patrick Willis: five years of unmatched NFL dominance and a lifetime of respect. Sideline-to-sideline sovereignty.

Defensive Game Planning vs. Mobile QBs: Cage the Pocket, Count the Gaps

Explore strategies for defensive game planning against mobile QBs, focusing on caging the pocket and gap control to contain and constrict movement.

Derrick Brooks: The Quiet Assassin of the Tampa 2

Explore the legacy of Derrick Brooks, the "Quiet Assassin" of Tampa 2, known for his intelligence, speed, and unmatched field coverage.

Hines Ward: The Smiling Enforcer of the Slot

Explore Hines Ward's legacy as the Smiling Enforcer, known for his fierce blocking and legendary slot receiving skills in the NFL.

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