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Writing comprehensive football scheme breakdowns for all levels of the game.

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Working Curl Routes with the Jaguars

Z-Curl is a concept that features a Curl route as the primary receiver, usually run by the Z receiver (not always!).

Klint Kubiak's Debut in Silver and Black

Klint Kubiak opens up his Raiders tenure with a pre season rep of Inside Zone Strong - Slice.

Choice Variations with the 2025 49ers

Choice has long been one of the 49ers best drop back concepts.

Counter - Bam with the 49ers

The 49ers called a neat Counter variation in their 2025 week 11 matchup with the Cardinals.

Split Backs with the Packers

Of the 14 games I broke down for the 2025 Packers, they called Split Back formations 31 times.

Low Red Zone with Liam Coen

Liam Coen is up there as one of the best situational play callers in the NFL.

Switch Releasing the Inside Dig Concept.

The 2025 Inside Dig Manual went live a couple days ago.

111 Pages on the Inside Dig Concept

The Inside Dig is a fascinating route, that is often misunderstood.

Counter Weak Runs with Shane Steichen

Counter Weak covers all Counter variations with the BSG kicking, and a fullback or tight end leading.

Manipulating Inside Zone Slice with the Cowboys

The Cowboys are a very good Inside Zone Slice team.

PA "Gronk" with Joe Brady and the Bills

This article shows two of my favorite PA Gronk variations from Joe Brady and the 2025 Bills, as well as a 10-clip cutup of the rest.

Zone Insert Runs with Ben Johnson

Ben Johnson loves to tag his zone runs.

Klint Kubiak's "Wrap" Variations

The Wrap concept (or what I have referred to as Bang Pivot in the past) is a staple Shanahan design that attacks defenses quickly over the middle of the field.

OZ Weak - Fake Jet Away w/ The 2024 Vikings

This breakdown is taken directly from The 2024 Minnesota Vikings Complete Offensive Manual.

Split Backs with the 49ers

The 49ers have been one of the best offenses in the NFL at utilizing split backs (Green Bay also comes to mind).

Counter Strong Cutup with Matt LaFleur and the Packers

Counter is an auxiliary run for the Packers.

2025 Packers: Pylon - Sail

Pylon – Sail is a member of the Flood family.

Adjusting Pylon - Sail to Stress the Flat Player

A critical component of a successful Flood/Sail concept is how well the offense is stressing the flat player as the primary read.

Getting Vertical with the Rams

The Rams aren’t known in coaching circles for their usage of the Four Vertical family of concepts, but that might change after 2025.

130 Pages on "Sail" Concepts

The Sail Family Manual is now available!