How do NFL teams decide which plays to call next? What is on those huge laminated sheets that coaches are carrying on the sideline? An in-depth look at how West Coast teams lay out their gameplans and call plays.

What does it mean to be a ball control offense? Get a look at the West Coast Offense's efficient ball control passing game.

How did Bill Walsh create a precision timed passing attack for the San Francisco 49ers? How does the timed, 5-step drop passing game work in the West Coast Offense? Stop by to find out.

What exactly is the West Coast Offense? What is it's impact on today's NFL? Stop by for a general overview and teasers for future posts.

How do 4-3 defenses stop the run? Deal with the threat of a two-back, downhill running game? Why do defensive linemen love the 4-3 defense? What is a run fit? Stop by to find out.

What does the pick of Baylor DT Phil Taylor mean for the Cleveland Browns' defense? What type of defensive scheme will the Browns run in 2011? Check in to DBN to find out.

What is a "rush end"? What is the difference between a "strong side defensive end" and a "weak side defensive end"? Check in to find out.

Every year as the draft approaches many media outlets either generate or regurgitate content that uses a lot of scouting terminology. In a short series of posts, I'll explain what some of this ...

What the heck is a five technique end? A three technique tackle? Come find out in our series explaining scouting terminology.

How do NFL teams keep defenses honest? An in-depth look at Cleveland Browns X's and O's.