Let's Talk Ball!: NFL Defensive Trends

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In this episode, we talk about:

• 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

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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» Full Trends Playlist:

Let's Talk Ball!: College Defensive Trends with Tyler Manes

Let's Talk Ball!: College Offensive Trends With Dan Casey

Let's Talk Ball!: NFL Offensive Trends with Bobby Peters

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