Training camp is a grind. The climb to the destination for every NFL and college football team is long, arduous, steep, and riddled with obstacles. The destination for every team in a competitive arena is the championship. The climb to a championship for both the NFL and college football teams begin in earnest during […]
Why Some Head Coaches Call Plays
Most NFL head coaches do not call plays. That duty is delegated to the offensive and defensive coordinators. The head coach is able to have a much better grasp of the game management scenarios when he is not a play caller. He can be much more aware of decisions to be made regarding penalties, field […]
Drills or Play Football
There are fundamental elements of each position in football that must be mastered in order to reach maximum growth. These include such things as: Stance Start Footwork Change of Direction Hand Usage and Ball Tracking…to name a few In the ideal world, these fundamentals should be honed and mastered in the off-season and training camp. […]
Inside Linebackers
In a four man front or three men front there are usually two inside linebackers. These two defenders play behind the defensive linemen and align 3 to 5 yards from the line of scrimmage. They are no doubt, the players most actively involved in the game on every play. They must have a complete command […]
The NFL Draft: Evaluation Techniques
In professional football, acquiring players through the NFL Draft or signing a player through free agency are the two dominant ways of acquiring talent for your team. My journey in professional football allowed me to experience various evaluation techniques and philosophies. The first thing the organization must determine: Is your team relatively close to championship […]
