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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 Man-Match Quarters.

* Insights into how teams are building their defensive rosters and acquiring talent.

* The evolving role of defensive linemen, specifically the potential resurgence of the two-gapping nose tackle.

Timestamps:

0:15 - Open

0:44 - 10. Seahawks

3:15 - 9. Chargers

6:00 - 8. Steelers

12:54 - 7. Ravens & 6. Packers

14:30 - 5. Lions

18:07 - 4. Broncos

20:00 - 3. Texans

22:50 - 2. Vikings

26:07 - 1. Eagles

28:30 - Who to watch for in 2025: Cardinals, Patriots, Colts, Bears, Rams

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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!

Timestamps:

1:05 - End of Minicamp/beginning of OTAs

2:08 - Hendrickson and Bengals resume talks

4:55 - RBs extending primes

10:00 - Coverage Disguises

13:32 - Frankenstein Coverages in Buffalo

15:20 - Wide 9s/More 4-down front/Penny Front

19:00 - Spags' 3 Safety looks

22:58 - Personnel changes on the D-line

24:30 - Rams 'Cheetah' package

25:55 - Creativity explosion on defense

26:48 - Hybrid athletes on defense/adding value

29:50 - Josh Metellus and Brian Flores

32:50 - Bigger players/LBs versatility

36:00 - Slot corners taking over

40:00 - Blitzing on early downs

44:33 - The Wave concept

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- College Defenses with Tyler Manes

- College Offenses with Dan Casey

- NFL Offenses with Bobby Peters

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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-off 11 personnel offense

* Jim Knowles’ three-high defense

* Designed QB runs are making a comeback

* …and a few more!

Timestamps:

1:40 - Rodgers to Steelers

5:10 - Chubb to Texans

9:00 - Jalen Ramsey/Jaire Alexander on the market

16:13 - Tyler Manes opens

17:43 - CFB moving more toward Tampa (Ohio State’s three-high version)

20:45 - CFB defenses getting smarter?

24:00 - Less Rip/Liz, need for blackboard coverages (spot-drop zones)

28:00 - Stopping Kotelnicki and the Penn State multiple offense

32:22 - The death of Y-off means more 12 personnel

38:30 - Coordinators at Penn State from the Big 12

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