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In this episode, we talk about: * Dallas Cowboys: Can the Cowboys' offense overcome its offensive line issues, and can their defense, under Matt Eberflus, elevate to an elite status despite concerns in the secondary and run defense? * New York Giants: What is the New York Giants' quarterback strategy with Russell Wilson, Jameis Winston, and Jackson Dart, and how will their strong defensive front c...

*Please follow us on YouTube , subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify . — Joined by ESPN's Nate Taylor , this discussion covers every team's strengths and weaknesses for the upcoming season: * Kansas City Chiefs : An in-depth look at the ‘ efficiency monster ’ and their biggest concerns, including the left tackle position, the offense managing without Rasheed Rice, and if the defense...

*Please follow us on YouTube , subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify . — In this episode, we talk about: * Critique of outdated ‘ toughness drills ’ and the common disconnect in current football strength and conditioning practices. * Emphasis on purposeful, game-specific training methods designed for optimal player performance and sustained effort. * The importance of recovery and bu...

— *Please follow us on YouTube , subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify . — In this episode, we talk about: * Houston Texans Overall Outlook: Can the offense match the defense? * Indianapolis Colts' Defensive Revamp and QB Questions * Jacksonville Jaguars' Offensive Strategy Under Liam Coen * Tennessee Titans' Rookie Quarterback and Tough Schedule * Evolving NFL Schemes: Shift from Wi...

*Please follow us on YouTube , subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify . — In this episode, we talk about: * Baltimore Ravens: An analysis of Lamar Jackson and their receiving corps, plus how their revamped defense plans to counter the Bengals' high-flying offense. * Cincinnati Bengals: A close look at Joe Burrow, Ja'Marr Chase, and Tee Higgins, addressing their offensive line concerns...

*Please follow us on YouTube , subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify . — In this episode, we talk about: * An in-depth preview of the AFC East division. * Analyze the Buffalo Bills, discussing their defense and the pivotal role of Josh Allen. * The Miami Dolphins are evaluated, highlighting their offense, defense, and coaching concerns. * A detailed look at the New England Patriots c...

*Please follow us on YouTube , subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify . In this episode, we talk about: * Importance of "soul" and effective analogies in sports analysis, moving beyond mere numbers. * Debate on the role of running the ball in modern football, contrasting traditional views on physicality with analytics-driven efficiency. * Discuss the evolving nature of quarterback pla...

*Please follow us on YouTube , subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify . In this episode, we talk about: * Analysis of NFL defensive efficiency using the DVOA metric. * Detailed defensive strategies and player personnel breakdown for key teams like the Seahawks, Chargers, Steelers, and Packers. * Discussion of various defensive coverages, including Zone Coverage, Cover 3, Tampa 2, and...

*Please follow us on YouTube , subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify . — In this episode, we discuss: * Minicamp and OTA Stats Are Bogus * Trey Hendrickson & Shemar Stewart Contract Situation * Running Back Longevity and Usage and the Need for Two Running Backs * Defensive Coverage Disguises * "Frankenstein" Coverages * Evolution of Defensive Fronts and Packages * ...and more! Timest...

*Please follow us on YouTube , subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify . — In this episode, we talk about: * Rodgers finally signs with the Steelers * Nick Chubb to the Texans * Jalen Ramsey trade talk and Jaire Alexander cut. Where do they land? * Why the game is going away from RPOs to more quick game and play-action * More spot-drop closed-post coverages * The death of the basic Y-o...

*Please follow us on YouTube , subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify . In this episode, we talk about: * The Bills’ plan for Bosa * Jaire Alexander’s contract and the Packers’ secondary * Explosive in creativity in the QB Empty run game * Rise of 12 pers. and the Double Slot/Wing formation * Dinosaur offenses are back! * Screen game explosion * Dash concepts Time Stamps: 0:00 - Joey...

*Please follow us on YouTube , subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify . In this episode, we talk about: * NFL Headlines * The Tush Push survives * Protector of the Year Award announced * NFL Trends with Bobby Peters * Screen design is exploding around the league * Split-Back Gun Runs and the use of the Pony package are expanding * Will declared Outside Zone * Enhancing the checkdowns...

Please follow us on YouTube , subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify . In this episode, we talk about: * News and Headlines: Caleb, Purdy, and Hendrickson * The NFL releases its schedule * Who’s got an easy or demanding early schedule * Our favorite opening day games * AFC West = AFC Best * Our picks for surprise Wildcard teams * Why are the Vikings spending two weeks across the pond?...

— **Please subscribe, rate, and review us on YouTube , Apple , and Spotify . In this episode, we talk about: * NFL News and Notes: Saints and Browns QB situations * Winners and losers around the league post-draft * Who are the surprise teams heading into the 2025 season? » Join Felix and me each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love! MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, m...

In this episode, I talk about: * Quickly review the offseason moves by all four teams in the division * Highlight how the defenses in this league are primed to make it interesting * Introduce the DB Havoc metic * Analyze the Coverage Matrix for all four teams as well as their DB Havoc Rates * Review free agent signings along with current draft picks to give perspective on scheme * Everyone is doin...

In this episode, I talk about: * How would you define Patrick Graham’s philosophy after working with him and watching his film? * How is Graham’s approach in ‘23 markedly different than previous years? * How is Graham creating pressure in the passing game? * How does the addition of iDL Christian Wilkins (Dolphins) affect the Raiders' defense's overall plan? * What was the biggest reason for impro...

In this episode, I talk about: * Overall thoughts on the transition from Pete Carroll to Mike Macdonald * The additions of Aden Durde & Leslie Frazier, plus the stability of Karl Scott * Carroll-Adjacent defenses vs. what Macdonald might run in Seattle * What is the Macdonald system? * Analyze the Seahawks’ personnel a project what that might look like * The loss of Quandre Diggs & Jamal Adams * D...

In this episode, I talk about: * A step-by-step process for creating and naming defensive plays * Why it doesn’t matter what you call things * Why you should create ‘buckets’ or specific families before you name them * How to create signals for each of your calls * Building an inventory and why you should do it * I go through my simulated pressure, or QB ‘family,’ of calls and their signals — » Ar...

— In this episode, I talk about: * Types of jargon * Treat players as non-experts * Context Clues & Visual Ques * Building a system * Technique over scheme * Start small and build * Creating an inventory * Building an install * Spring vs. Fall insertion — » Articles on the above topics… A Complete Guide to the Hybrid 4-2-5 ( book ) — » For a comprehensive breakdown of how I teach & categorize my c...

In this episode, I talk about: * 5-year coverage review * Coverage trends * Post-hiring cycle review * Are we moving on from the Fangio System? * The ‘new’ Ravens Defense * Macdonald vs. Minter * The rise of split-field coverages in the NFL * Other thoughts - Will we see more Cover 1? — » Articles on the above topics… » Previous pod: » MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure...

I n this episode, we talk about: * How can the Chiefs design counters for the 49ers’ ‘static’ mentality on defense? * What are some ways the Chiefs can attack San Fransisco’s defensive structure? * Kansas City offenses run some of the highest rates of motion in the NFL and often use quick motion to create. We explain how the Chiefs use motion to set up plays. * The Chiefs run the highest amount of...

In this episode, I talk about: * Hybridization on offenses, especially at the skill positions * WRs at RB…? * Offenses going heavier and defending 4-man surfaces * Running 12p/21p packages while still leaning into the Spread passing game * Problems within a movement-based scheme * Deeper discussion on mobile QBs and the evolution of the game * Non-Traditional Tampas ( NTTs ) — » Articles on the ab...

In this episode, I talk about: * How Shawn & I became great friends * The continued rise of the 2-high shell * Why do we see fewer man-match zones in the NFL * How mobile QBs are reshaping defenses * How offenses are adjusting to more odd front looks * Running the ball still matters * Defending condensed sets — » Articles on the above topics… Shawn’s article on the Shanahan offense: Shanahan Schem...

In this episode, I talk about: * Building the language * Creating Quarters tools in your Cover 3 * Buzz/Thumbs * Match It!/Zone It! * Route matches — » Articles on the above topics… — » For a comprehensive breakdown of how I teach & categorize my coverages, check out my full-length book on the topic, Match Quarters - A Modern Guidebook to Split-Field Coverages » DB 101 Playlist full of quick clini...

In this episode, I talk about: * Coverage Expense Account * Basic coverage rotations in Cover 3 * Creating a simple Match 3 ( Rip/Liz or 3Y ) — » Articles on the above topics… — » For a comprehensive breakdown of how I teach & categorize my coverages, check out my full-length book on the topic, Match Quarters - A Modern Guidebook to Split-Field Coverages » DB 101 Playlist full of quick clinics on...