Let's Talk Ball! – Details, episodes & analysis

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 doing grades, but no one is giving you context, which is what this pod aims to do

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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 improvement during the season?

* What are the biggest needs for the Raiders defensively heading into the draft? 

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» Connect with Ted:

* Twitter

* YouTube

* Patrick Graham Article (The Athletic)

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In this episode, I talk about:

* Coverage Expense Account

* Basic coverage rotations in Cover 3

* Creating a simple Match 3 (Rip/Liz or 3Y)

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» Articles on the above topics…

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» 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 techniques, drills, & fundamentals.

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In this episode, I talk about:

* Re-designing Cover 6 (QQH)

* Fangio’s “Zeus” call to target the best WR

* What is Tampa 2?

* Non-Traditional Tampas (NTTs)

* Different variations of NTTs with real-life examples

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» Articles on the above topics…

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» 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 techniques, drills, & fundamentals.

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In this episode, I talk about:

* Why Bracket is so prevalent at the high levels of football

* Bracket vs Cone & how to adjust the coverage to a stud WR outside

* Why Bracket is the key to modern coverages

* Trap coverage schemes & techniques

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» Articles/Links on the above topics…

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» 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 techniques, drills, & fundamentals.

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In this episode, I talk about:

* Different schemes used to defend Trips

* Solo/Poach Coverage

* Stress Coverage

* Special/Stubbie & Stump Coverage

* Different strategies for defending the backside WR

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» Articles on the above topics…

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» 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 techniques, drills, & fundamentals.

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In this episode, I talk about:

* Foundations of coverage - Sky/Cloud

* Alignment, assignment, & techniques

* Formation adjustments

* Adjustments in coverage & different techniques

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» 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

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In this episode, I talk about:

* Coverages are just shapes / The Geometry of football

* Six words I use to define roles within coverage

* Terms to know / Technique glossary - Split flow vs. Load Flow / Push & Tack-Back

* Defining verticals & Smash Rules

* Alignment basics - Safety spokes

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» In this episode, I talk about:

- What is Odd and Even spacing

- Examples of 7, 8, & 9-man run spacing

- Examine different run-fit structures 7-man

Spacing Resources:

» Belly-Key

» Gap Exchanges

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»» In this episode, I talk about how the 49ers:

- Eliminated Lamb

- Closed off the MOF

– Run-throughs

- Forced Dak to throw into contested windows

- Gave up the low throws & played top-down coverage

- Made the other WRs win the game

...& Fred Warner is an alien

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