Football Film Room Monthly Newsletter
June Recap
This month at Football Film Room…
Jaxson Dart Has a Bright Future, But He Needs to Clean Up These Two Areas of His Game
Jaxson Dart’s rookie season was a promising one for the Giants. He finished with an impressive 24 total touchdowns and just 7 turnovers and showed potential from his first start to his last.
Rams Trade for Myles Garrett
In episode #30 of The Football Film Room Show, I discuss the Rams making the biggest move of the offseason by trading for Myles Garrett. I also cover:
Rams Make Biggest Move of Offseason, Trade for Myles Garrett
The Rams made the most significant move of the offseason on Monday, trading three draft picks and edge rusher Jared Verse for the biggest game-wrecker in football, Myles Garrett.
Four Verts
There is no route concept that puts more vertical stress on a defense than Four Verts. While the core play design is 4 go-routes or verticals, as the name suggests, it can be run in a variety of ways.
The Yankee Route Concept
The “Yankee” route concept is a 2-receiver route combination: a post and a deep crosser coming from opposite sides of the field.
Counter Read with a Double "Bluff"
A mobile quarterback provides more ways for an offense to attack in the run game (No need to thank me for that groundbreaking insight)...
Using Wide Receivers in the Backfield
One great way for an offense to use personnel to its advantage is to align skill players in non-traditional positions.
The Benefits of No-Huddle Up-Tempo Offense
Going no-huddle up-tempo can create distinct advantages for an offense.
In-Game Adjustments
Good play-calling is often about taking in information during a game and making tweaks or adjustments in response. The best coaches present different looks to the defense, see how they react, and then have the flexibility to call plays or alter routes to precisely attack them.
Containing Mobile Quarterbacks With a 4-Man Rush
Using a spy is always an option for containing mobile quarterbacks. The problem with a spy is that you’re either taking a defender out of coverage or out of the pass rush. So what’s the best way to play defense against these quarterbacks and keep their legs from killing you without making it easier for them to throw from the pocket? The Seahawks defense had a pretty good answer last season with their 4-man rush.
4-Man Pick Pressure (Anthony Campanile)
“Pick Pressures” have seemingly become more and more popular in the NFL over the last few seasons. The premise is simple; just like a running play on the offensive side of the ball, the defense uses a defender to block or “pick” an offensive lineman, creating a lane for another defender to rush the passer.
Simulated Pressures
Simulated pressures are hot right now and have been for several years. But what are they exactly?