Packers Xs and Os Film Session: Anatomy of a Play Action Pass

Photo credit: Mark Zaleski/AP In the Green Bay Packers’ first preseason game against the Tennessee Titans, the running game showed promise, but so did quarterback Scott Tolzien. Tolzien showed, at times, the ability to make good decisions and drive the ball down field. Based on his play, I decided to have another film session and […]

Xs and Os: The “Smoke” Route

The plays that quarterbacks call in the huddle are not always the plays that get executed at the snap of the ball. The “smoke” route is a sight adjustment that allows the offensive to steal some free yards from the defense. The “smoke” route has become a staple in modern NFL, and even college, offenses […]