Get the basics but the details, potential variations, terminology and ability to change the call in heart beat seem just slightly more complicated than quantum mechanics. How long does it take for your average rookie to feel comfortable with all this stuff? Two weeks? Half a season? Two seasons? Never?
Not a hundred percent on board with the nomenclature in this scheme/system...it goes a little against what I've come to know over the years. Blitz had always meant bringing more than the standard four man pressure...and run blitz? It's all good, things change over time for sure and I know when I coached the madden games had changed some terminology for the kids that played. The game is ever evolving and the terms will as well. One of my main problems with gap assignment is the open gaps (the only ones that actually matter) change depending on the offense play call. If the defense call is to slant all three interior d line to the left, if the offense calls wide zone left or wide zone right or any type of three or five step drop, very different gaps will open along the line...I think picking gaps to attack before the start of the play is ridiculous. Instead, plan for gaps to open somewhere and fill those openings as soon as they just start to open...it's a flexible and proactive approach that allows players to play fast and free. I will never understand paying any attention at all to a gap that is not relevant...if the gap is not really a gap do we need to worry about it? As linebackers, just look for open holes in the line and fly up to them and get ready to make plays. Sort of like the other post where it was described that gaps can be added by having a full back or a pulling guard, don't worry about any of that...if you're thinking too much it shows down your feet, so keep it simple.
The gap assignment idea seems like it would be more straightforward when the O-line is in pass protection, but get muddled quickly during run-blocking. As I imagine a much greater percentage of blitz calls are made in obvious passing situations, perhaps picking gaps to attack before the snap works out more often than not. I can see your point when the blocking dynamics change, however, and where good run defense requires flexibility from your second level defenders. How do you allow these guys the flexibility to make adjustments, while also expecting that they know where their teammates are going to be. Defense sounds hard!
Our LB Earle Jones is best at staving off blocks until he identifies which gap the runner picks. Knight quickly began to emulate him. Unlike the guys they replaced, they continue after a few games, working through the pains. That, you can't teach. Unlike most, they get in on the tackles. Can't ask for better than that. Start forcing fumbles and they get HOF written next to their names. Right from the start, Jones emphasized how he wants to find a team to stick with. Establish a Home for his family. Cease the nomad shit. Gun for hire. So he chose Seattle. Well, the Seattle area. If that attitude catches fire, watch out.
Funny enough, playing Madden video games has helped me with the modern terminology, to some degree, at least as a basic understanding. Of course, it's been years since I played, but it gave me a chance to see what happened when I called certain plays after I saw the map of what the players were going to do.
It doesn’t help that the terminology changes. I work in the IT sector, and every time I think I have the acronyms and terminology sorted out, someone starts calling it something else, or a new subtype shows up. Of course there is also trying to understand what my twenty something kids are talking about, but I’ve just about given up on that.
>>Cody never quite explains why these particular quarterbacks are used as names, does he?<<
The last time I felt this retarded I was taking a class in electrical circuitry with my younger brother. Let's just say complexities are not his strong suit. After outlining what was what, we were asked: "Is this relay open or closed?", I had no clue. The entire class responded as one, correctly. "Jeez", Steve quietly says, "he must think we are stupid". Of course, I nodded in agreement. I never went back. While Steve got a degree in fiber optics, I stuck to running wire, occasionally.
So, good! I am glad to hear the explainer is having difficulty explaining.
So does mine 🥹
My eyes are glazed over, and my head hurts now......
Get the basics but the details, potential variations, terminology and ability to change the call in heart beat seem just slightly more complicated than quantum mechanics. How long does it take for your average rookie to feel comfortable with all this stuff? Two weeks? Half a season? Two seasons? Never?
Not a hundred percent on board with the nomenclature in this scheme/system...it goes a little against what I've come to know over the years. Blitz had always meant bringing more than the standard four man pressure...and run blitz? It's all good, things change over time for sure and I know when I coached the madden games had changed some terminology for the kids that played. The game is ever evolving and the terms will as well. One of my main problems with gap assignment is the open gaps (the only ones that actually matter) change depending on the offense play call. If the defense call is to slant all three interior d line to the left, if the offense calls wide zone left or wide zone right or any type of three or five step drop, very different gaps will open along the line...I think picking gaps to attack before the start of the play is ridiculous. Instead, plan for gaps to open somewhere and fill those openings as soon as they just start to open...it's a flexible and proactive approach that allows players to play fast and free. I will never understand paying any attention at all to a gap that is not relevant...if the gap is not really a gap do we need to worry about it? As linebackers, just look for open holes in the line and fly up to them and get ready to make plays. Sort of like the other post where it was described that gaps can be added by having a full back or a pulling guard, don't worry about any of that...if you're thinking too much it shows down your feet, so keep it simple.
The gap assignment idea seems like it would be more straightforward when the O-line is in pass protection, but get muddled quickly during run-blocking. As I imagine a much greater percentage of blitz calls are made in obvious passing situations, perhaps picking gaps to attack before the snap works out more often than not. I can see your point when the blocking dynamics change, however, and where good run defense requires flexibility from your second level defenders. How do you allow these guys the flexibility to make adjustments, while also expecting that they know where their teammates are going to be. Defense sounds hard!
Our LB Earle Jones is best at staving off blocks until he identifies which gap the runner picks. Knight quickly began to emulate him. Unlike the guys they replaced, they continue after a few games, working through the pains. That, you can't teach. Unlike most, they get in on the tackles. Can't ask for better than that. Start forcing fumbles and they get HOF written next to their names. Right from the start, Jones emphasized how he wants to find a team to stick with. Establish a Home for his family. Cease the nomad shit. Gun for hire. So he chose Seattle. Well, the Seattle area. If that attitude catches fire, watch out.
Trying to retain 3% on the info with every viewing. Should have these videos down by Christmas.
Funny enough, playing Madden video games has helped me with the modern terminology, to some degree, at least as a basic understanding. Of course, it's been years since I played, but it gave me a chance to see what happened when I called certain plays after I saw the map of what the players were going to do.
Plays were titled "over nickel", "man under", "quarters", etc.
Blitz packages I find easier than coverages. I often don’t know what I’m looking at.
Dumb jocks, huh.
Seems to me he uses the QB's names based on the 1st initial of their last name...
Brady= B-gap
Allen= A-gap
Newton= Nickel pressure or "knife"
Manning= Middle pressure (Mike cross)
This was one of the most informative in terms of scheme. Great stuff! Kudos to your sources and your faithful recognition of their excellent work.
I always thought a blitz was when more than four players rushed, regardless of position.
It doesn’t help that the terminology changes. I work in the IT sector, and every time I think I have the acronyms and terminology sorted out, someone starts calling it something else, or a new subtype shows up. Of course there is also trying to understand what my twenty something kids are talking about, but I’ve just about given up on that.
Same. Seems like he is just using different labels for bringing 5 vs. 6 or more.
>>Cody never quite explains why these particular quarterbacks are used as names, does he?<<
The last time I felt this retarded I was taking a class in electrical circuitry with my younger brother. Let's just say complexities are not his strong suit. After outlining what was what, we were asked: "Is this relay open or closed?", I had no clue. The entire class responded as one, correctly. "Jeez", Steve quietly says, "he must think we are stupid". Of course, I nodded in agreement. I never went back. While Steve got a degree in fiber optics, I stuck to running wire, occasionally.
So, good! I am glad to hear the explainer is having difficulty explaining.
I didn't do my homework. And I might never do it. I've got excuses, but that gets too personal, but thanks anyways, teach.
My mind just got "blitzed". Little by little, some of this will stick.
We can only hope. God I love defense!