How Trent Williams shuts down ELITE pass rushers

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

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[@thepylonperspective]

Trent Williams: “Guys, I came back from cancer to become the best tackle in football, this is practically begging for a story.” The NFL: “Yeah, but you don’t score touchdowns…”

[@Rome_369]

It already is, it's titled "Silverback: The Trent Williams Story", on Apple TV

[@blacksuburban2410]

@@Rome_369 I think the point is that it wasn’t the NFL that put together, told, or highlighted his story. That was Trent’s people who put Silverback together

[@tottietaito6468]

Imagine a Trent Williams Documentary tho?! 🔥

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

As a 49ers fan, I’m just amazed that we managed to upgrade from Joe Staley to Trent Williams in the span of a year.

[@IsThisRain]

Could not have asked for a better replacement.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Went from a legend to arguably the best football player in the game, insanity

[@itstoolio]

as a redskins fan, pain. trent single-handedly carried our offensive line for many years. but as is usual, coaches nd players shine brighter when they get away from our toxic franchise nd owner. kyle shanahan, jamison crowder, sean mcvay, matt lafleur, trent williams. guys that are absolute units nd the best our game has to offer. glad those guys got out tho nd saved their careers :,)

[@thedancinglobster]

Shoulda got joe that ring 0-2 for him sadly 1st ballot hof player no doubt though

[@9ernorm84]

Not sure if it was an upgrade I love Trent just not too sure

[@jackbinfet5719]

Tackle to me is by far the most impressive position in sports. The best play every snap in a given season against the best and give up 0 sacks. Insane

[@jeetsidhu7912]

Quarterback is both more difficult and impressive if pulled off

[@LucasFerreira-cq8qz]

You guys noticed he said “impressive” right? Not important, not difficult, IMPRESSIVE.

[@harrydouglas9617]

I’d say corner is more impressive

[@dabearslive9605]

@@harrydouglas9617 Nah, most corners are average sized. Not dissing how hard it is to play corner, but these are 325 lb+ monsters hitting in the trenches every play. Different type of level of skill.

[@markmamola7167]

Quarterback is no where as difficult at tackle. Put anybody under 300 at tackle and see how well they do lol. A good QB and a good tackle are about the same rarity.

[@zachf748]

He’s scary good. Not just the highest graded *_OL_* this season, not just the highest graded *_player_* this season… He’s (currently) the highest graded player ever recorded by PFF. With 2 games left he has a 98.3 PFF grade, the highest single season grade ever recorded (by PFF).

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I'm not the biggest fan of PFF's grading, but it would be ignorant to completely ignore them. They've got this one exactly right!

[@joeschmo5782]

Always good to see O-Line coverage, they get no love because there's no quantifiable way to represent what they do on a purely surface level. Guys like Trent Williams aside, I'm always amazed how teams like the Packers, Niners, Patriots, Rams, etc., are able to consistently produce good O-Lines with lesser or comparable talent to the rest of the league. Are they really that much better in the O-Line coaching department? Is it scheme? What is it?

[@t4d0W]

Look at the characteristics of their O-line at times and see how they play. For the Titans and Colts, their tackles are relatively big but inside they are just as big and have key players that help their physical run schemes. Which has helped Taylor (Colts) and Henry (Titans) burst through openings and beat their smaller matchups to break through even bigger gains. Same for the Pats O-line who are big enough to take advantage of smaller matchups which Belichick will have his RBs just attack through physical runs. And also mobile enough to work in play action where you see them run out in space to block for someone who catches the quick pass and they just maul whoever is in front of them. Overall those groups have experience working together for so long that they can consistently produce great results. Talent definitely helps but the cohesion matters most. Niners among other few teams may have that rare collection of talent and cohesion which makes sense as Shanahan/Lynch focused building their team on the trenches. Next to the QB, O-line men have to account and adapt for changes in defensive schemes or else the play being executed gets scrubbed by the defense getting theirs.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Each of these teams have had similar coaching staffs in place for a few years now, keeping the continuity is super important. It allows the chemistry of the unit to remain intact among other things

[@vh6003]

watch brett kollmanns video on the packets o line

[@MarkusfromH]

@@vh6003 Which of Bretts videos exactly are you referring to? Regards!

[@vh6003]

@@MarkusfromH "How the packers get away with holding on every play" is the name of the video. To be honest I don't remember what was in it because it's been years now, this comment was a fun little memory trip😅

[@sairfolks6219]

I play guard and tackle in high school and I be trying to do the stuff trent does this guy is amazing!

[@calebvelez2057]

Keep grinding and who knows

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

He's incredible!

[@thedancinglobster]

Stay strong stay athletic and practice your technique until it’s second nature for you also look up guys like Lecharles Bentley, willie roaf, Larry Allen, Brian Hutchinson, and Walter Jones all beast in their own right but great strength and technique to boot too in zone gap and power schemes running the ball, flawless pass pro by learning all possible situations and best ways to cut them off

[@xaviernixon7503]

Played for Washington in 2013. Trent Williams is THE BEST football player I’ve ever seen in person. 340+ and athleticism absolutely off the charts. Not many athletes in the history of sports like him

[@jeetsidhu7912]

Aaron Rodgers is more visually and technically impressive

[@MarmaladeJohnson]

@@jeetsidhu7912 nope

[@ricooo4566]

D tackles are more impressive and more talented for there weight

[@jeetsidhu7912]

@@ricooo4566 is WRTONG

[@PortalOfKaden]

@@jeetsidhu7912 wrtong

[@LucasFerreira-cq8qz]

49ers traded a 3rd and a 5th round pick for one of the best LTs in recent years, congrats Washington.

[@Chap.13]

he didn't want to play for us anymore.. he stated, had no choice

[@Fau1ted]

@@Chap.13 You could have gotten more for him though like a 1st and 2nd.

[@yoshibrothers55]

@@Fau1ted Oh 100% they could've but Williams at that point was disgusted with the Washington organization for missing a literal tumor in his head that turned out to be cancerous. They had no leverage so they could only get scraps in return.

[@jonathangraham7148]

@@Fau1ted didn’t have leverage

[@brainrotbob1]

As a panthers fan it hurts to see a competent organization that already has a good roster, manage to snag Williams and cmc in the span of two years.

[@asmahasmalaria8596]

O-line love is always good. And I agree, Trent Williams is the best at any position in the entire NFL. EDIT: Of couse it's now back to zero days without an Alex Rollins 49ers video, how could I forget :D

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Hahaha stop the count!

[@elopez1882]

Damn I love this breakdown of O-line and D-line techniques. Quite a fascinating chess match you don't get to see in real-time.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks EL! Yeah, I really wish players would teach us how they watch film. Trent Williams himself breaking down his film would be incredible

[@yeetman3685]

8:05 "But then Trent pulls it away like it's Charlie Brown." Such an underrated line 🤣🤣🤣

[@Bumble50123]

I miss seeing this man work every week for Washington he was and still is my idol playing LT

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

He was in his prime then too! He said it himself though, his football IQ only keeps growing.. crazy

[@DaRealCisco1946]

Consistency at its finest. It is an absolute honor watching this future hall of fame man play. Thank you Washington!

[@cassiussaldana235]

You should do Jordan Mailata. Just started playing football and he's already one of the best lineman in the league. He is absolutely destructive in the trenches

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

That's a great idea! I might have to do an Eagles episode this week

[@cassiussaldana235]

@@AlexRollinsNFL Thank you!

[@telecaster2123]

Crazy how good this man is. There really aren't a lot of O-Linemen that pop out like this when watching a game. There are also pretty much none of them that can impact a play like he can. You as a 9ers fan must be thrilled he's on your team.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I'm actually quite indifferent to the 49ers! I know a lot of my subs appreciate when they're covered. I grew up/live in Oakland and was a Raiders fan until they left actually

[@telecaster2123]

This is confusing me now🤣 The entire fucking time I thought you were a 9ers fan since most of your content used to be on them

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

@@telecaster2123 SURPRISE. I've been needing a new team for a while ever since the Raiders left

[@LightningBoltJpS]

Great analysis. This kind of in-depth look at O-line play, and D-line for that matter, is what’s sorely lacking in NFL game broadcasts these days.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks brother! I totally agree, it's too bad there isn't more in depth analysis. It's quite challenging on the broadcasters too when the game moves as fast as it does

[@andrewschultheis9227]

It’s also insane to think about how often he is lined up next to Kittle on run blocks. You put possibly the best blocking TE next to possibly the best LT and it’s crazy to watch. These two on double teams CONSISTENTLY get pancakes. It’s by favorite to watch these two line up together and have the ball run behind them.

[@maroc-al-helmidi]

I really appreciate your videos, they do a great job at helping me get a better idea of what makes players elite. I haven’t been caring about football for very long (always been casually watching, but didn’t really care about individual players and coaches), and you really make it easier to understand everything better

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

That's the goal, glad you like them Maroc! Thanks brother

[@guardbreak4034]

Thank you for talking about Trent, and more importantly the need for a good OLinemen. They need more love

[@betanusolosix]

Awesome football science video Alex… The hand fighting between tackles and pass rushers is what separates the good left tackles from the elite ones… Trent Williams is elite, for sure…easily one of the best LT in the game… Made the loss of elite Joe Staley barely noticeable…

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks John! Oh, 100% and Trent is one of the best there is. It's crazy to me that Washington couldn't keep him happy

[@jadendurham6951]

Awesome content! Been wanting to see something on Trent Williams for a while

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you Jaden!

[@alecyangos]

Had the same tell when I played college ball, you’d be amazed how much the different stances effect how well you block

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

No doubt!

[@ilyaalexeeff]

Great video! As a 49ers fan I'm so glad he is on the team, an incredible player

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Ilya!

[@gentleman_dc]

This was an excellent break down. Trent Williams is incredible.

[@MacMyKitty]

Now we have to retain Laken Tomlinson and Draft a good RT

[@jorgerivera6596]

heeey, thanks for the video alex!! Even in holidays you bring us content. Merry Christmas/Feliz Navidad!!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Feliz navidad mi amigo! Nunca pararia de hacer videos

[@jorgerivera6596]

@@AlexRollinsNFL heeeey, you know spanish!! man you are my reason to be a coach in the future, any tips?

[@Eric-jz1cv]

Merry Christmas! Thanks for giving us such high quality content through the year man!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Appreciate that Eric, it makes me happy that you like it so much!

[@jasonluong3862]

In martial arts, an effective defensive method is to redirect the opponent's momentum to favorable directions for oneself. This is especially important when you can't match your opponent's strength or speed. The strategy is to tire your opponent out. Bruce Lee won his matches with bigger and stronger opponents this way. Jeet Kune Do, Lee's own style, literally means The Way of the Intercepting Fist.

[@MarkusfromH]

Very interesting content! Thanks a lot for the detailed analysis!

[@DanHamilton49ers]

Great clips an video an recognition for this man! Trent is a dawg!!! I Love that he is there to help teach an mentor the young offensive line men coming up! Who better to learn from than The man himself Trent Williams! The future looks so bright the debpt an talent this team has. Look out 49ers coming this year an accomplishing there goal! Bring home this 6 trophy men!

[@joellanderson5137]

Thanks for breaking this stuff down, it's hard to see live.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Glad you like it Joell!

[@astrostar49]

Thanks kinfolk. Trent Williams has been such a boon for this franchise. I'd hedge my bets he's probably the best left tackle that has ever played for the 49ers, and that is saying something after having seen stalwarts like Joe Staley and Steve Wallace play that same spot for many seasons. PFF goes back to 2006, and he's current season thus far stands as the highest graded from any player ever regardless of position. I know he can play a few more years for my squad. Remarkable he was able to beat cancer and come back stronger than ever.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

He got such a big contract for an already older dude too! Shows the faith Kyle and John have in him not just to play well but to stay healthy

[@chrish1297]

The technique he used against Robert Quinn should be taught to every HS football OL in the country

[@obi-wankenobi2630]

Trent Williams genuinely inspires me just because of how good he is, I play left tackle as well and lemme tell you he makes it look ridiculously easy compared to how hard it actually is. Absolute GOAT, and I don’t say that lightly

[@andrerobinson4862]

I think we 49ers fans should send a Holiday Greeting card the The Commanders for office for being SO INCOMPETENT that we were able to aquire the BEST LT in football (maybe the best in history). It is unheard of to sign an elite LT in their prime like we did. Big Trent is a true freak of nature and he looks so happy now. Great video again!

[@t4d0W]

O-line men may not be the statistical darlings, but they are most def the QBs darlings. When that pressure or blitz comes and the QB can get his time to throw the ball and stay untouched, they know how valuable quality O-line guys are. Same for RBs too where those O-line men get them the ideal matchup they really want to get those long efficient run gains consistently. Plus they definitely set the tone when that group of O-line are big and mean and the D-line men across them aren't so big and mean. Then the defense knows its going to be a long day.

[@theactualshadow]

Merry Christmas Alex!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Merry christmas to you bro!!

[@lgbfjb1183]

The greatest matchups for Trent are the ones no one sees, vs nick bosa in practice every week! They make each other better!

[@newagehighlights8880]

Glad to see the lineman love

[@bonsaiisland3193]

1:46 🥶🥶🥶 that shot is unreal!!!!!!!

[@dominiquerosemond5682]

The chess match between Quinn & Williams was amazing

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Quinn gets no love!! Man is a monster, but Trent was just better that day

[@loreortiz1865]

Can you make a video on Creed Humphrey and Trey Smith next?

[@janny_deep]

Watching this feels so nostalgic. Subscribed to you back when you only do 49ers vids.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Jan! I wish I still did.. it was fun covering one team! 2019 was incredible

[@ogravesnesm1270]

I know it’s less fun for some people to watch, but we need more o and d line videos. These are really great and helpful to watch.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks!

[@unfiltered_reaction952]

Man the way you breakdown film i could have been anything. Damn I want my son to be like Trent now

[@townbidnez510]

Really appreciate these videos Alex, especially the Niners. Happy Holidays!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Reppin the 510 with me! Thanks brother!

[@provosta]

Except for the mini-infomercial about shaving one’s balls (which I couldn’t watch because I’m a hypochondriac), this is yet another in Rollins’ WORLD-CLASS football breakdowns: Simple, sequential, sensible frame-by-frame analysis of specific elements that elevate Williams’ game into MVP of O-lines league-wide. The video on Chargers’ “D” issues is also SUPERB work. Some of the best videos of their kind online. Keep up the stellar effort, Alex!

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Wow thank you so much! Sorry for the balls though :/

[@provosta]

@@AlexRollinsNFL no harm done; I just can’t help wondering what would happen if my hand were to slip while…trimming the shrubs, so to speak: Stafford’s fingers were ‘loose’ on a couple more INTs tonight, and that was just football - a bit less ‘personal’ in terms of consequences for a mistake :^}

[@kevinbarry7475]

I shaved my balls with a cutthroat razor once, and I accidentally castrated myself 😢

[@torraharris7132]

Good break down bro

[@buddygass3728]

As a rams fan he’s one of the best players in the nfl I love watching him even if it’s him pancaking one of our players

[@diontaedaughtry974]

I miss him playing for Washington glad to see the 49ers taking him further than us even though I believe in my team and success is right around the corner.

[@user-rd1sz4kk9f]

Great video despite the intrusive ads. Offensive line play is rarely analyzed this well.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks M!

[@OutdoorSnail]

Thanks for this wonderful Xmas gift 🤩

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Merry christmas Noah!

[@wtp7631]

Lineman are my favorite players. Even though I grew up playing "skill positions"

[@mattbalfe2983]

Lol Trent came up in the Shanahan system in Washington when it was created for RGIII in 2012 and played in it with McVay as the Washington OC up until 2016. He's played a majority of his career in the Shanahan system.

[@denomgarman9278]

shout out because you said this a long time ago and now people are noticing it, trying to give you some credit

[@colinmackenzie6277]

Love the mindset of the O-Line, we ain't glamour, we rough and physical... don't need spotlights and cameras, job satisfaction is a Linebacker gasping for air....STONE COLD 😎

[@RuNZiT1]

I didn't know he had Cancer in 2019.. A blessing to be alive let alone play the game you enjoy..

[@ramal5708]

Can you do a video about the switch of scheme by the Eagles offense? from one of the worst rushing offense to the no. 1 rushing offense in the league in matter of weeks after they changed it.

[@hermencruz7665]

And going one in out no one wants to hear it 🤣

[@aquilathegreat9486]

Lineman are so widely acknowledged as underappreciated they're almost appreciated just as much as they should be

[@greggillings9454]

Would like to see you make a video on Kolton Miller. Each year he has substantially improved. Since being drafted in 2018

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Good idea Greg

[@greggillings9454]

@@AlexRollinsNFL I'll be the first to watch it! Well I will attempt to be the first one.

[@ethanniedorowski116]

Monster He is a man's man Never thought I'd see someone like Johnathan Ogden or Orlando pace but I was wrong 🤔 Shout out to Tony b but you got hurt to much... still a beast for 4 years for the jags.... Joe Thomas was extremely good ad well

[@reverseflash882]

Can u do one on how Joe burrow is lighting it up with limited pass attempts? Or Mabye one on trey Hendrickson

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

I might have to do Burrow after he dropped a 500 burger today!

[@reverseflash882]

@@AlexRollinsNFL hell yea LFG

[@pyroblade6150]

Bakhtiari similarly has a run/pass tell. On run his stance his even where as on pass his one leg is kicked far back.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Yes!

[@CarlosRuiz-wl7bl]

An amazing Christmas gift

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Haha merry Christmas Carlos!

[@regsmith7604]

He’s our guy, our LT. He a bad man. He can play.

[@barclaypierre740]

MERRY CHRISTMAS,GOD BLESS YOU

[@Louey_]

He's a big man that's for sure

[@nadagiant2334]

Real Super Man! what a living legend

[@raysschoko]

05:29 holding by Williams!

[@Hueiblack]

Great insight!! You may confuse basic fans that actually think QB’s are the best players in the league. 😆 Trent is indeed scary-dominant. I love watching him play. He and Aaron Donald might be the 2 most dominant players in the league….in my opinion. Keep the videos coming. I can’t get enough. Thank you. 😌🙏🏾

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Hue! I wish OL got more love, I wish AD played outside more so we could get to see him vs Trent for an entire day 🙌

[@CrewsTheWildDawg]

Trent for MVP!

[@Jaykey-mj2mp]

Would be cool but I would say for opoy cuz that's not how Mvp works

[@CrewsTheWildDawg]

@@Jaykey-mj2mp Shouldn’t MVP go to the best football player?

[@Jaykey-mj2mp]

@@CrewsTheWildDawg No to the most valuable and that's clearly Arron Rodgers

[@CrewsTheWildDawg]

@@Jaykey-mj2mp So what you’re saying is that it’s a QB only award

[@Jaykey-mj2mp]

@@CrewsTheWildDawg not saying an other positions can't be as valuable but basically yes. That's why there's the Defensive and offensive player of the year award

[@just23bulls]

Not sure what you celebrate Alex but Merry Christmas if you do celebrate! If you don’t, pardon my ignorance and happy holidays! Thank you for another episode as always! Even if I haven’t watched it yet due to festivities. :) Looking forward to watching it later tonight though! You’re the best! :D

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Justin, hah there's no ignorance there brother. I celebrate Hannukah and Christmas and they were both lovely. I hope you had a great holiday(s) as well!

[@treybian2770]

my glorious king

[@Hitch_49]

Best Tackle ever

[@andreharris3428]

7:00 minute if tackles understood how potent that club is for extra leaning D ends would save a lot of time an effort kicking an catching. Trent Williams is the best of all times in my opinion nobody can hold up as well as him.

[@LEMATTOFFICIAL]

And that's why he makes the big bucks!

[@kylemayer8486]

Certain athletes just seem to see the game at a slower speed. It's weird, but this is like watching Pavel datsyuk play hockey.

[@Socializedbyantisocials]

Yeessss! Video about what the sport is really about.

[@KevinBarry-j8w]

This guy is the modern day Bob "Boomer" Brown

[@Eidolon5150]

I’m surprised no one ever talks about how much of a unit Bruce matthews

[@sbrown9020]

He and all elite offensive line deserve more credit

[@akirawilliams1749]

i love your o-line vids

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Akira! I try and do as many as I can, I'm looking to highlight a few during draft season

[@thegreenroom5820]

His tell probably stresses the defender. "I hope this run isnt coming my way"

[@dhenny21]

I miss him in Washington 🥺

[@omaroba1490]

As a Washington fan. I miss him.but happy.he is doing great. Best Tackle in.NFL easy

[@colinmackenzie6277]

HAPPINESS IS... Trent RUMBLING down the field with CMC in his shadow, Trent just Budda - Palming tacklers off like Insignificant Flies!!! 😅🤣😂 HE IS A MONSTER Y'ALL!!!

[@alistairwright3464]

idk if that was a hold, trent kept his feet moving and used his forarms in quinns chest and pushed him back

[@kevinbarry7475]

He's the modern day Bob"Boomer" Brown

[@kethibqere]

Good one.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks!

[@jordianogautcho2831]

Excelente Atleta, con gran visión del campo, jugadas y cobertura. Simplemente el mejor tackle ofensivo de la conferencia Nacional

[@Bengohio]

Could you make a vid about Trey Hendrickson

[@HighSpinSwingSpeed]

Man I hope he plays tomorrow

[@kenellsmith]

Need one of these for Quinton Nelson and another for a center

[@bigde131]

Nelson had a down year. Hope he bounces back with a fully healthy team next season

[@ladeviousblanton111]

Longview Texas 903 my lobos native Trent Williams the best offensive lineman in the NFL Longview lobos wolfpack nation keep it up Trent Williams

[@mikekenney8362]

How did Elijah Mitchell get by so many scouts in the draft? No one else had Trent to reach and seal.

[@bakerm.]

Banger!

[@afwaller]

Anyone who plays the 49ers should be watching your videos

[@paulyang748]

Nice video, O Line never gets enough credit.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks Paul!

[@redacted6650]

Alright, who changed the title!? "Trent Williams has a Tell, but it doesn't matter" was the old title for those interested.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

NOT IT

[@redacted6650]

@@AlexRollinsNFL Are you a 49ers fan btw? Most of your vids seem to be about the 49ers