We are running a series of posts over the next few weeks we call "Summer School." We will be, basically, teaching the game of football. Enjoy, and we hope you learn a lot from this work.
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Summer School: Learn football inside the Big Blue View class room
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January 18, 2020
Summer School: Go big with the Air Coryell offense
We continue the Summer School offensive with a look at what makes the Coryell offense so great.
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July 9, 2019
Summer School — How did they do that?
Taking a closer look at a play the Giants should steal
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July 5, 2019
Evaluating the quarterback position: Pocket presence
How do quarterbacks handle the "controlled chaos" when they are looking to pass
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June 18, 2019
Summer School - When execution and scheme come together
When good play design meets good route running
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June 18, 2019
Evaluating the quarterback position: Accuracy, placement can be different things
We continue breaking down traits that evaluators look for in quarterbacks
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June 16, 2019
Summer School - How disguising coverage can help the pass rush
Looking at one way defensive coordinators can help their players make plays
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June 12, 2019
Summer School - Evan Engram and the running game
Evan Engram shows how the Giants can run the ball without using the running back
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June 10, 2019
Evaluating the quarterback position: Competitive toughness
Let’s look at how that is quantified
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June 3, 2019
Evaluating the quarterback position: Arm talent a critical, and obvious, trait to assess
We continue looking at traits to analyze when studying quarterbacks
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June 2, 2019
Summer School: The importance of discipline on defense
Scheming is important, but schemes need to be executed well to succeed
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May 29, 2019
Summer School: The art of long snapping
Let’s dive in on the most seldom talked about position in football
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May 27, 2019
Summer School: Why the wheel route should be a staple in the Giants’ offense
The Giants should make an effort to incorporate the wheel route into their game plans in 2019
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May 23, 2019
Summer School: Dissecting an exotic blitz scheme
The Giants don’t get the sack, but creative play design helps them get off the field
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May 20, 2019
Summer School: Evaluating the quarterback position — processing speed
Mark Schofield will help us understand the traits teams evaluate when looking at quarterbacks
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May 16, 2019
Summer School: Anatomy of a play — How Evan Engram goes for 27 yards against the Colts
How, and why, Evan Engram was able to turn a short pass into a big gain
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July 20, 2018
Summer School: Kickoffs, and the new kickoff rules, explained
The NFL has overhauled the rules regarding kickoffs, but what goes into the play, anyway?
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July 13, 2018
Summer School: How James Bettcher uses pre-snap movement to confuse the offense
The defense can use motion to disguise intent, too
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July 6, 2018
Summer School: Defending the run/pass option
Two of the best RPO teams in the NFL reside in the NFC East. How could the Giants defend them?
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June 26, 2018
Summer School: Preseason physical, PUP designation, and more
Clarifying some misconceptions regarding the business side of football during the preseason
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June 22, 2018
Summer School: How might James Bettcher use Lorenzo Carter?
What can Georgia’s defense tell us about how the Giants’ newest linebacker could fit in?
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June 15, 2018
Summer School: The secret to effective play-action passing
Let’s look at an Eli Manning strength that hasn’t been used enough by the Giants in recent seasons
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June 8, 2018
Summer School: How will James Bettcher use Olivier Vernon and Kareem Martin?
What will roles will Olivier Vernon and Kareem Martin have in the Giants’ new defense?
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June 5, 2018
Summer School: Understanding the basic elements of an NFL contract
Signing bonus? Roster Bonus? LTBE incentives? Here’s a lesson on what all that jargon means and how you can gauge the true intentions of a NFL team’s plans for its players based on the contract structures.
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May 31, 2018
Summer School: How Pat Shurmur uses pre-snap motion to manipulate the defense
Let’s look at a basic offensive weapon — motion — and how the Giants might utilize it
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May 25, 2018
What does a 5-technique defensive end do?
We examine a key role in the new Giants defense as we head back to Summer School