Tag Archive for ‘Bill Belichick’
Super Bowl Linkstravaganza
Here’s some notable posts past and present from here and elsewhere to get you prepped for the game: Super Bowl Preview: Bill Belichick’s Blitz Package – I may be an offensive guy, but I love Blitzology. I feel like I should be paying this blog for the lessons. Jokers – Why Aaron Hernandez is the… Read More ›
On the Defense: The RSP Football Writers Project
By Jene Bramel Last week, Matt introduced the RSP Football Writers Project, in which a collection of football writers and thinkers will have 4-6 weeks to put together an NFL team. Each writer will have access to any player they want, but they’ll be forced to work within a salary cap and personnel requirements. More… Read More ›
RSP Football Writers Project: The Readers Team
Last week, I announced the RSP Football Writers Project, which is the collection of terrific football writers who will each be given 4-6 weeks to construct an NFL team from scratch within the constraints of a salary cap. Fellow Footballguys.com writer Sigmund Bloom and I will be developing the salary list, personnel requirements, and fundamental… Read More ›
“Football Player”
We live in the football era of specialization: Slot receiver. Third down back. Move tight end. Pass rush defensive end. Nickel back. In the box safety. But there was a time when its best players played more than one role. Sammy Baugh was both a great passer and ball hawking safety. Chuck Bednarik played on… Read More ›
The Pats Two-TE Sets: A Long Time Coming?
Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski combined for 13 receptions, 189 yards, and 2 touchdowns against the Dolphins on Monday night. Yesterday they combined for 11 receptions, 143 yards, and 3 touchdowns against the Chargers. If you’ve been reading this blog throughout the summer then you know the hybrid position has been a common theme…. Read More ›
Jene Bramel: Play Defense, not defenses
[Editor's note: Jene Bramel is an excellent football writer best known for his expertise with individual defensive players at Footballguys.com. One of the reasons he's so good in this area (as well as the offensive side of the ball) is that he analyzes the game. He enjoys watching games and breaking down what he sees. Jene... Read More ›
