When the Green Bay Packers selected safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix in the first round of the 2014 draft, they were hoping they found the last missing defensive back needed to bring defensive coordinator Dom Caper’s single-high safety defensive blueprint to life. Last week on our No Huddle Radio podcast, Justis Mosqueda (@JuMosq on Twitter) from […]
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Xs and Os: Introduction to Zone Defense
Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Dom Capers brought the zone blitz defense with him when he was hired in 2009. Despite playing less zone blitz in recent years in favor of traditional man-to-man blitz packages, the Packers still utilize a fair proportion of zone coverages. This article will look at some of the basics of […]
Xs and Os: Introduction to West Coast Offense Route Combinations
The Green Bay Packers offense is commonly referred to as a “West Coast Offense.” Likewise, Aaron Rodgers is often called a “West Coast Quarterback.” For this article, I’ll take a look at some of the basic route combinations that exemplify the West Coast Offense, particularly those that you are likely to see on Sundays in […]
Historical Perspective: Vince Lombardi’s Offense Was More Complex Than You Think
Former Green Bay Packers head coach Vince Lombardi is arguably the greatest coach in the history of the NFL. However, I believe that his legacy is actually underrepresented in the annals of fame. Lombardi is often credited for having his teams seek perfection. As part of this perfection, the legend suggests that his offensive playbook […]
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 […]