Archive - MatchQuarters

Defending Jet Motion From a Split-Field Defense

Leverage the motion and defend the final formation.

Apr 23

11:07

MatchQuarters Reading List - April '24

Here's what you should be reading...

Apr 22

MatchQuarters DB 101: Defending Perimeter Screens

We discuss a lesson learned from the Dolphins vs. Bills game and how to teach CBs when and where to attack a Bubble Screen.

Apr 20

5:59

MatchQuarters ICYMI - Week of 4/15/24

Here's what you missed (or didn't) from MatchQuarters... Plus a clinic example of what NOT to do on a perimeter screen.

Apr 19

The Miami Dolphins 'Backer Plugs vs. the Chiefs.

In Frankfurt, Germany, Vic Fangio, now the Eagles' defensive coordinator, used well-timed linebacker blitzes to stop the Chiefs' run game.

Apr 18

15:25

The Art of X Show: Breaking Down the Raiders Defense

Lisetn now | I spoke with Ted Nguyen of The Athletic about Patrick Graham's evolution, the Raiders' defensive resurgence, and how Las Vegas became a hub…

Apr 17

32:12

The New York Jets' Quarters Scheme ('23)

I diagram how Robert Saleh and Jeff Ulbrich's Quarters scheme functions against common offensive routes from their preseason matchup with the Browns.

Apr 16

11:43

Running 'Targeted' Coverage from a Split-Field Structure.

Exploring the use of coverage rotations in the split-field schemes used by the Michigan Wolverines and Baltimore Ravens. This isn't your father's Cover…

Apr 15

The Saints Stubbie Coverage vs. the Packers

I examine a clip from the Saints/Packers game that illustrates how Stubbie coverage is played as well as how offenses attack it. Plus, a look at a…

Apr 13

4:18

MatchQuarters ICYMI - Week of 4/8/24

Here's what you missed (or didn't) from MatchQuarters... Plus, a clinic on the Saints' Stubbie coverage vs. the Packers.

Apr 12

The Browns Double Edge Pressure vs. the Ravens

To keep Lamar Jackson in the pocket, Cleveland's Defensive Coordinator Jim Schwartz used a double edge blitz path to build a wall around the mobile QB.

Apr 11

22:46

Fitting Counter GT with the Oregon Ducks.

I examine how the Oregon Ducks fit a common gap scheme in their game with the Washington Huskies, who use 'push' motion to create space in the box.

Apr 9

7:45

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