1. Why the Read Option Is so Difficult for NFL Teams to Defend

    Ryan Pickett was disgusted. Tramon Williams was dejected. The veterans walked to the sideline after yet another big run by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick — this time a 56-yard touchdown...

    Alen Dumonjic Written by Alen Dumonjic about 4 months ago 4,265 reads 20 comments

  2. How Can the 49ers Defense Attempt to Slow Down Aaron Rodgers, Packers?

    One of the greatest advantages that the San Francisco 49ers defense has over many NFL teams is that it can apply pressure with a simple four-man rush...

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  3. Breaking Down How the Seahawks Can Upset the Falcons in Atlanta

    After defeating the Washington Redskins on Wild Card Weekend, the Seattle Seahawks are forced to travel once again across the country...

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  4. Breaking Down RG3's Injury-Riddled Performance on Sunday

    Robert Griffin III hobbled throughout The Washington Redskins ' nights Wild Card game against the Seattle Seahawks with a knee injury...

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  5. Breaking Down the Andrew Luck to Reggie Wayne Connection

    Whenever asked who his favorite receiver is, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has often replied that it's the one who is open...

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  6. Breaking Down How the Seahawks Can Shut Down RG3 in Wild Card Matchup

    One of the most intriguing storylines this Wild Card weekend will be about two of the finest rookies to ever come into the NFL ; They are Russell Wilson (Seahawks) and Robert Griffin III (Redskins), who goes by the moniker "RG3...

    Alen Dumonjic Written by Alen Dumonjic about 5 months ago 1,829 reads 41 comments

  7. How the Vikings Were Able to Take Down the Packers in Thrilling 37-34 Victory

    Prior to the Week 17 games, I scanned my Twitter timeline and read multiple tweets about how the matchups were "boring"...

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  8. Keenan Allen: Breaking Down the 2013 NFL Draft Prospect's Game and Stock

    University of California wide receiver Keenan Allen is unlikely to receive the hype and attention that others at his position will during the 2013 NFL draft because of the lack of outstanding physical traits...

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  9. Breaking Down How Broncos OLB Von Miller Dominates Opponents

    He's been compared to Lawrence Taylor and Derrick Thomas and is one of the league's best young pass-rushers, yet he's surprisingly not mentioned enough in the same breath with the league's best sack artists...

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  10. How the Seattle Seahawks Have Become the NFL's Most Potent Offense

    Totals of 284, 270 and 176. That is the amount of rushing yards the Seattle Seahawks have had in their last three games, respectively...

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  11. Diagnosing the Problem with 3 Very Talented Quarterbacks

    One of the most difficult aspects of evaluating talent is projecting it. Every year, players come into the regular season, and we fans have high hopes for them because of their great physical traits...

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  12. Why Andrew Luck Has Been the Most Impressive Rookie Quarterback of 2012

    2012 has been the year of the rookie quarterback, with the likes of Andrew Luck , Robert Griffin III, Ryan Tannehill , Russell Wilson and Nick Foles putting together impressive ...

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  13. Breaking Down How the New England Patriots Shredded the 49ers Defense

    As the Patriots were down 28 points, I looked over to a friend of mine I was watching the game with and said, "They're going to come back but fall just short." I wasn't entirely confident in the statement I'd made, but it became true...

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  14. Read-Option Offenses: Flash-in-the-Pan Gimmick or Here to Stay?

    On a late winter night in 2008, I stumbled upon a recorded West Virginia Mountaineers game highlighted by quarterback Pat White and running back Steve Slaton running untouched into the end zone on multiple occasions...

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  15. Breaking Down What Is Wrong with New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees

    There's no NFL quarterback that has more on his shoulders than the New Orleans Saints ' Drew Brees . He has little supporting running game to speak of and ranks 26th league wide...

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  16. Breaking Down What Makes Adrian Peterson Such a Special Running Back

    In contrary to the majority of the media, I firmly believe Adrian Peterson is human. I'm just not sure what he's entirely made up of, as his talents are seemingly that of a superhero...

    Alen Dumonjic Written by Alen Dumonjic about 5 months ago 3,063 reads 17 comments

  17. Analyzing the Downfall of San Diego Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers

    It was only two years ago when I debated with a friend who the best deep-ball passer in the NFL was. He voted Green Bay 's Aaron Rodgers , which was valid and one that I was hard-pressed ...

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  18. Film Study: Comparing New York Jets Quarterbacks Mark Sanchez and Greg McElroy

    Rex Ryan finally did it: He benched Mark Sanchez . It may be temporary or it could be for the remainder of the regular season, but it's big news in the Big Apple...

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  19. The NFL Quarterback Spectrum: Analyzing the Various Models for Success

    If Thomas Jefferson were a football fan today, he would have coined the phrase "all quarterbacks are not created equal," noting that there are varying styles of success at the position...

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  20. Breaking Down the Kansas City Chiefs' Red-Zone Problems

    There is no hiding it: The Kansas City Chiefs are awful in the red zone; that is when they get to it. According to teamrankings .com, the Chiefs are 29th in the NFL in red-zone scoring attempts per game (2...

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  21. How Ryan Fitzpatrick Became a Turnover Machine, and How He Must Improve

    Quarterbacks are generally evaluated by their arm talent. How strong it is, how accurate it is and so forth. But the most important aspect of quarterbacking is not the arm but the feet...

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  22. Breaking Down How the New England Patriots Became Turnover Machines

    Did you know that the New England Patriots are second in the league in takeaways with a total of 32 and are averaging a league best four per game in the last three weeks? For ...

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  23. NFL Most Valuable Player: Candidates and Their Signature Plays

    The expiration of the regular season is nearing as Week 12 has already begun and the chants for NFL Most Valuable Player have already started...

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  24. NFL Rookie of the Year: Offensive Candidates and Their Signature Plays

    NFL rookies are always a blast to watch in their first season because they're still getting their feet wet. They make the dumbest of mistakes and then the smartest of plays in a single drive and are competing every down...

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  25. Breaking Down the NFL's Most Electric Return Men: How Do They Do It?

    Special teams are often forgotten when it comes to discussing football. Despite having a significant impact in terms of field position and scoring in general, most ignore it or in some cases, want to completely eliminate it ...

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