As we make our way through the NFC North in our newest series,”The Breakdown,” we take a look at the Minnesota Vikings schematic philosophy. The Vikings suffered a devastating loss prior to last season, losing starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to a torn ACL and further structural damage; the injury sidelined him for the entire 2016... Continue Reading →

Continuing through our newest series “The Breakdown,” we move to the NFC North and kick things off with the Detroit Lions schematic philosophy. Gun-slinging quarterback Matthew Stafford was a legitimate MVP candidate halfway through the 2016 season with arguably his most efficient career performance. Conversely, the defense regressed and was completely missing the requisite efficiency. Below... Continue Reading →

As we make our way through the NFC East in our newest series, “The Breakdown,” we take a look at the Philadelphia Eagles' schematic philosophy. The Eagles have mortgaged the future on quarterback Carson Wentz and despite the typical growing pains accompanied by a full-time rookie starter at such position, the future seems…bright enough. Defensive... Continue Reading →

With elite receiver Odell Beckham Jr. already in-tow, the New York Giants made additional strides in their personnel that directly impact the difficulty of defending him. Defensively, the Giants’ efficiency was an integral part of the team’s overall success and granted the offense with increased opportunities. As we conclude the NFC East’s portion of the... Continue Reading →

Up next in our newest series, “The Breakdown,” we make our way through the NFC and take a look at the Washington Redskins' schematic philosophy. The contractual debacle surrounding quarterback Kirk Cousins was a major NFL story-line this off-season and his importance to this system cannot be overstated. Let’s take a look at what Washington’s... Continue Reading →

Making our way to the NFC in our newest series breaking down team schemes, we begin with the Dallas Cowboys. The NFL’s biggest surprise last season were guided by the rookie backfield of quarterback Dak Prescott and running back Ezekiel Elliott and look to reclaim their top spot in the conference. Let’s take a look... Continue Reading →

The Kansas City Chiefs jumped 17 spots in the 2017 NFL Draft to select Texas Tech quarterback Patrick Mahomes, their first round pick at the position since 1983. At 33 years old with only two years left on his contract, current starting quarterback Alex Smith is eye-to-eye with the beginning of the end. A potential... Continue Reading →

The Oakland Raiders are a team stacked with thriving potential. From the addition of running back Marshawn Lynch to rush linebackers in the system for one more year, the Raiders trajectory is trending upward. How do all of these pieces fit with the coaching scheme? Continuing through the AFC West in our newest series, we... Continue Reading →

As we round out the AFC portion and move into the West division of our series “The Breakdown,” we take a look at the newly relocated Los Angeles Chargers. Remaining the Same Anthony Lynn is the new head coach in Los Angeles, but offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt returns for his second season and will keep... Continue Reading →

A depressing quarterback battle on one side; one of the best defenses in the NFL on the other. The Denver Broncos represent the ultimate dichotomy of excellence and problems. So how does that fit into their scheme? As we make our way to the finish line in the AFC’s portion of our newest series, we... Continue Reading →