The Bills run power. Really well. Rick Dennison runs zone. A lot. From day one of the new regime under head coach Sean McDermott, the hire of Rick Dennison as offensive coordinator seemed odd to me (and other Bills fans). Dennison was practically born and raised in the Denver Broncos outside zone stretch running scheme,…
Regarding the study of offensive line play, Offensive Line Performance (OLP) founder and owner LeCharles Bentley delivered a message at the inaugural OLP OL Seminar in the summer of 2016 that resonated with me. “Appreciate the craftsmanship.” My primary focus when I study film every week is on the offensive line, a position that is…
Dan Hatman’s latest piece on Carson Wentz and self scouting has me thinking a lot about quarterback’s environments and how they affect their developmental curves. The Cleveland Browns are 0-8. After multiple benchings in favor of Kevin Hogan and Cody Kessler, Coach Hue Jackson has named his rookie quarterback, DeShone Kizer, the starter – again.…
Utah’s defense has always been one of its strengths, with their hometown being known as “Sack Lake City” since the 2013 season. They led the Pac-12 in total sacks from 2013-2016 with 171 and trailed only Clemson for the lead in the entire FBS. While watching the film from their recent game against the Southern…