MatchQuarters by Cody Alexander

MatchQuarters by Cody Alexander

Attacking the Guard in Pass Protection

MQ details how widening the D-line can place pressure on a weaker Guard.

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Cody Alexander
Oct 17, 2022
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When defenses are looking to attack an offense’s pass protection, the first order of business is to find the “donkey.” Where is the worst offensive lineman, and how can we get him in a bind or one-on-one with our best player? Once the worst O-lineman is identified, the staff can look at how the line attempts to protect itself in various scenarios.

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