John Wolford

What is 11 personnel? What is nickel defense? These terms, though perhaps esoteric to the uninitiated, are the keys to understanding a layer in the cake of football strategy. Each grouping, from the common 11 personnel to the less frequent grouping of 13 personnel, prompts a specific defensive counter, affecting

There's an art to perfecting the quarterback position, and while many players and fans might only focus on the arm strength or decision-making prowess of a quarterback, the mechanics of what happens directly under the center are often underappreciated, yet crucial. My entire career from high school through college solely

Description Explore quarterbacking on this podcast with Tampa Bay Buccaneers' quarterback and co-founder of Kinetex, John Wolford. In a detailed episode of the 'Coach and Coordinator Podcast', John collaborates with Dub Maddox, shedding light on a variety of topics. The episode touches on offensive strategy, the decoding of complex play

Leadership in the NFL is a complex puzzle. As a five-year veteran, I've seen its multifaceted nature firsthand. In this blog, and with the help of some Greek mythology, I share three characteristics of quality leadership that I've gleaned from my journey: antifragility, authenticity, and knowledgeability. Be Antifragile Nassim Taleb

Troy Polamalu is eyeing the play clock, knowing that you typically snap the ball with close to no time left. He holds his stance, muscles taut, aiming to deceive you into thinking it's a Cover 3 Blitz. You yell for the ball and that blur of hair jettisons to the

In the complex world of football, understanding the nuances of various defensive coverages is crucial for a quarterbacks success. One such coverage that demands thorough comprehension is Cover 1. According to recent data, Cover 1 is employed by NFL teams approximately 25% of the time [1]. In this blog post,