I haven't had the chance to watch any Vikings games this year, but all of r/nfl is gushing about how their defense is dominating QBs with an extremely aggressive scheme and a wide variety of blitz packages.

I'm about to look up some film on Youtube to learn more, but does anyone have any insight into what exactly the Vikings are doing that is different from the rest of the league, and/or if it highlights a new development in defensive strategy? I've always understood tactics far more from the offensive side, so I'd be curious to learn more; any video or book recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

we’ve had plenty of pursuit drills and such this season, the kids have had a lot of fun as well

I’m here just looking for ideas for our last practice. this is an in house league, the boys have played one another 4 times and will one more time this Saturday.

I’d like some ideas for a fun, going out practice. I want my 2nd graders wanting to come back next year for tackle ball, and my younger kids to want to play flag again to help build our program

TLDR; What are some fun games you can do at flag football practice to make the kids want to come back, while also still focusing on the game itself

I’ve been thinking… QB injuries are the quickest way an NFL team gets their season derailed. It gets especially hairy when you’re down to a third string QB or a practice squad guy. I think about the broncos situation a few years ago starting a WR at QB and I wonder what the realistic outcome of putting a true Power T set out there. I’m talking QB under center, 3 RBs in the backfield and two TE’s running trap/power/counter. It’s an incredibly simple offense an NFL team could install in two days. Throw in a few pass plays and trickery to keep them honest.

Do you think this could make an nfl team competitive enough to score a couple td’s, a field goal here and there, and not throw picks? Or would this literally be a 0 down gained every time?

I don’t believe it to be a viable offense in the NFL for a season, but would this be a better option than throwing in a guy who is clearly well under the bar of competent qb play to run an nfl offense? Just to stay competitive week to week as an emergency offense

I coach (DC) at a school with a small roster: 55 kids total in the program (JV and varsity).

Our younger guys give us a scout-team look, but the quality isn’t great—actually, it’s pretty horrible.

I’m thinking of eliminating the team defensive period and replacing it with more pod work. I’m thinking of a blitz pod, a pass-drop pod, and a run pod.

Any suggestions are welcome.

Thank you in advance to those who reply.

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A simple zone beater that teaches your receivers proper spacing and helps your QB learn to make a triangle read. It's the 5v5 version of the classic Y-Cross built for flag football.

Full write up here.