Some of the most important, game-changing plays in the NFL and college football take place on special teams. Kick returns, punt returns, blocked kicks, the audacious fake punt return – these plays are often the difference between winning and losing. Troy Brown’s famous scamper after a blocked kick the 2001 AFCCG helped send New England…
This article serves as a primer on understanding pass defenses in the NFL. Familiarity with the concepts here will help you identify these coverages, but more importantly their strengths and weaknesses to better understand why an offense might use them in a certain situation. To break things down into manageable chunks, topics are organized as follows: Basic…
Each week, Mark Schofield reviews the film to find the New England Patriots Optimum Offense Play of the Week. Against the Miami Dolphins in Week 1 it was Rob Gronkowski’s touchdown reception in the 2nd quarter. Patriots’ 2nd & Goal at the Dolphins’ 6-yard line 8:45 remaining in the 2nd quarter. On the 13th play…
Football offensive personnel packages refers to the kinds of players used on each play. In addition to the quarterback and five offensive lineman, teams use a variety of skill players (running backs, wide receivers, tight ends) to create favorable matchups and execute their play book. At all levels of football, teams use various terms to…