If you are a fan of the NFL or Pat Mcafee you have likely hear the term “for the brand”. If you do not follow Mcafee or his playing career closely you may have no clue what this term means. Luckily this article is on hand to break down everything you need to know about … Read more
The bull in the ring football drill has drawn attention since it was officially banned from the NFL along with the Oklahoma drill. Though many still do not know much about this drill at all. What Is It? This bull in the ring drill works by organizing the players into a circle. One player is … Read more
The easiest answer to the question why do quarterbacks say 180 before snapping the ball is simply that they don’t. What you are hearing is actually the quarterback saying “white eighty”. This term is most commonly used as a cadence to let his teammates know that he is ready to start the play. What Exactly … Read more
If you watch football on Sundays you have likely heard the announcer refer to a quarterback as a pocket passer. Though this is a fairly commonly used term it is almost never explained on the broadcast. A pocket passer is a quarterback who gains the vast majority of his yards from throwing the ball. These … Read more
A fair catch kick is an extremely rare football play that can only occur after a player calls for a fair catch. Once a team calls for a fair catch they are able to attempt a fair catch kick from the spot in which the ball was caught. To score this kick they can either … Read more
A free play occurs in football when the defensive team commits a penalty at the snap. This allows the offense to play aggressively with zero risk as they are able to accept the penalty if their play does not go as planned. Free plays almost always occur because a defensive lineman jumps offside. Due to … Read more
A hard count in football occurs when the quarterback intentional changes the rhythm, volume, or cadence of his audible snap in order to get the defense to jump offside. In short, the quarterback is using his voice to let the defense believe they know when the ball is going to be snapped. The trick is … Read more
A girldle in football is a tight set of compression shorts that feature padding to protect your body. This piece of equipment helps to keep you safe while you play the game. A girdle looks like a pair compression shorts with padding on your thighs, hips and your tailbone. Girdles also typically have a section … Read more
A pick six in football occurs when the defensive team intercepts a pass and runs it all the way into the other teams end zone. This term was coined due to the six points that are earned from scoring a touchdown on the play. What Is The Difference Between An Interception And A Pick Six? … Read more
When watching an NFL or College football game on tv you have likely heard the term “gadget guy”. This term is most commonly used when referring to receivers making a play on special teams, or playing out of there position. But what exactly is a gadget guy in football? A gadget guy in football is … Read more
