Articles

Articles are being added to accompany podcasts. As podcasts are posted, the accompanying articles will be available on this page a short time later. Other articles, not related to a specific podcast, will also be located here! Check back often!

Podcast Episode 39 Notes on Reading a Playbook. I had some trouble converting this to something you can read, it is just loaded as a picture.

Podcast Article #17 Basic 3-4 Defense discusses the basics of the 3-4 Defense, one of the NFL's most popular defenses.  We talk basic alignment, variations, and adapting the 3-4 Defense to today's modern offenses.

Podcast Article #16 Wide Receiver Routes will give a good look at all of the different routes discussed in the podcast.  This is just a sample of not only the routes, but the terminology, that can be used in describing routes wide receivers are asked to run!

Defensive Line in the Miami 4-3 Defense, an article I wrote for eZine. Overview of the responsibilities and qualities of your ideal Defensive Linemen in the 4-3 Defense.

Linebackers in the Miami 4-3 Defense gives an overview of the qualities and responsibilities of the three linebackers in the Miami 4-3 Defense. Written by Joe Daniel.

Podcast Article #1 Basic Offense will take a look at the two ways an offense can move the football - basic running plays and basic passing plays.

Podcast Article #2 Basic Defense will talk about some of the first rules have a good defense - alignment and assignment.

Podcast Article #3 Running the Football shows three of the most basic football runing plays - the dive, the lead/iso play, and the toss/sweep play.

Podcast Article #4 Running the Football (part 2) shows three more basic running plays - the inside trap, outside trap, and Power.

Podcast Article #5 Formations and Backfields will you some basic formations and backfields as discussed during the podcast.

Podcast Article #6 Inside Zone Running Play shows the blocking of the Inside Zone play. See how the "tracks" of the linemen develop and how the RB can read those blocks. Also check out 101 Zone Offense Plays (Science & Practice of Coaching)

Podcast Article #7 Special Teams: The Kickoff will review a basic kick-off and kick-return team, and the onside kick.

Podcast Article #8 Characteristics of a Great Quarterback gives the 10 most important Characteristics that a quarterback needs to achieve success.