Nathan D 
A cushion in football is the distance between the receiver and the closest defender. When playing with a cushion defensive backs will line up seven to eight yards away from the line of scrimmage. What are the benefits of a cushion as a defensive back? One of the main reasons why corners leave a cushion … Read more
A pick play in football occurs when an offensive player intentionally impedes a defender from covering his assigned receiver. These plays are typically done by two receivers. One receiver sets the pick in order to create separation between the other receiver and his defender. The second receiver simply runs his route and finds himself open. … Read more
When watching football on television you may notice that it is often the head coach calling the timeouts. But what if the running back were to call a timeout after getting tackled? Is this allowed? Timeouts in the NFL are called by the head coach or any player on the team. This is stated in … Read more
A squib kick in football is a type of kickoff that flys lower and shorter than a traditional kickoff. These kicks are often aimed to land in the areas of the field which there are no kick returners. This strategy forces the return team to scoop the loose ball off the turf lowering the chance … Read more
A possession receiver is a player whose skill set offers incredible consistency catching the ball and picking up needed yards. These types of receivers typically don’t beat defenders over the top. But despite their lack of straight-line speed possession receivers are often the go-to guy on the offense. What is A Possession Receiver’s Role? A … Read more