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Rufio's Playbook

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The West Coast Offense: Gameplanning and Play Calling

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.

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The West Coast Offense: Ball Contol Passing

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

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The West Coast Offense: Timing-Based Passing

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.

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The West Coast Offense: The Bill Walsh Offense

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.

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Stopping the run in the 4-3 Defense

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.

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The Cleveland Browns Draft Phil Taylor: What does it mean for our defensive scheme?

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.

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Draft Terminology: The "Rush End," the "Power End", and Defensive Line Versatility

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.

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Draft Terminology: The "Sam" "Mike" and "Will" Linebackers

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 ...

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Draft Terminology: The "Three Technique" and the "Five Technique"

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

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Brian Daboll and Constraining a Defense

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

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