Rufio's Playbook: Pattern Matching in Zone Defenses
When is a zone not a zone? When it is pattern matched. An X's and O's look at how defenses use matchup zone principles to avoid getting burned.
When is a zone not a zone? When it is pattern matched. An X's and O's look at how defenses use matchup zone principles to avoid getting burned.
How do offenses read pass defenses? What are option routes? A brief look at how Quarterbacks and Receivers view defenses.
A look at a few plays that can be run from the wildcat formation. I break down the zone-read option, a few versions of the triple option, and the Power O play.
Can the Cleveland Browns do anything right on offense? A little. Here, I break down two plays that worked for the Browns against the Green Bay Packers and offer suggestions for the future.
Why exactly is the Cleveland Browns' offense so bad? Read my analysis as I break down three plays that didn't work for the Browns against the Green Bay Packers.
In week 10 of the 2008 NFL season, the Denver Broncos staged a tremendous comeback to achieve victory over the Cleveland Browns. This is a breakdown of one of the biggest plays of that comeback, Eddie Royal's 93 yard TD reception.
Should CB Brandon McDonald be a starter in Cleveland? Here, I break down McDonald's game film against the Indianapolis Colts highlighting a few strengths and weaknesses.
Want to know more about the 46 defense and some defensive concepts the Browns should use in 2009? Part two of a three part series breaks it down.
Where exactly did the Cleveland Browns' defense go wrong in 2008? Part 1 of an in-depth breakdown for hardcore fans.