BRIAN BRANCH: MORE THAN JUST A SAFETY - LIONS ROOKIE FILM STUDY

[@El_Guapo98]

Babe wake up it’s 1:30 am, time to watch film

[@kenmcwise1776]

Me too except it was 12:31am

[@vsopxo99]

@@kenmcwise1776 1:16am here lol

[@shivangshah6230]

Watching this at 1:29 AM 😂

[@Steve_643]

I love Branch he’s a combination of LB, Safety, and CB all in one player. He’s just a really good football player

[@browncoat5195]

I love Branch. He does all the dirty and smart work the backfeild needs. He was the one player the Lions picked in the '23 draft, where I jumped out of my seat and yelled, "YESSSSS."

[@all_22_films]

Just a great player. Balanced. Smart. Versatile. And physical at all times.

[@waynechelovecurtis5698]

Im a Bama fan because of players that grow and develop in that system like B.B, This is a pro bowler/Hall of Famer.. In the making. GO LIONS!!

[@JohnFischer-yb1xf]

Too bad saban is gone now. I was just starting to actually adopt alabama as our permanent minor league market and become invested in their success (which is wild to consider as a michigan fan for life). Wonder if it changes drastically without saban.

[@darkur3665]

Roll Tide, One Pride!

[@kenmcwise1776]

@@darkur3665 #RollPride

[@surrender9001]

Your videos are such a pleasure. I feel like I learn more about football every time. You have a gift, coach.

[@robertcorsini4399]

It's 1:24am and I'm watching this. Excellent video!

[@jaromari80]

Me too lol

[@darkur3665]

NFL experts consider him a nickel corner, while Iffy and Joseph are the Safeties. I like how you described him as athlete. He's as close to a Troy Palamalu type as I've ever seen. So instinctive, a sure tackler, great hands, and excellent football speed.

[@nikolaisuterovich]

Great comparison to a Troy Palamalu type. I can definitely see that and it explains Branch very well!

[@ManifestMyFuturesDestiny]

That's a big compliment calling Branch a Troy clone at such a young age....

[@STREAMSONLY-vt6gx]

​@ManifestMyFuturesDestiny umm have you seen him play or.....

[@drinkinrawacky154]

Just got my new black Brian Branch jersey 🔵⚫️

[@gabriellongworth]

Nice! I have never got into the x’s and o’s of the game, just a huge Lions fan that enjoys watching games. It’s finally paid off w some success. Your breakdown of the Lions is easily digestible and entertaining. Thanks!

[@sleepisoptional]

HIGH PRAISE for the young lion!

[@BrianLaHara]

They just don't want to let other teams scheme him off the field by using 13 personnel. This is what happened in NFCCG.

[@detroitd5971]

Great video once again. I believe he’s the best player on the lions defense

[@thomaswatkins3686]

Branch is truly a rare talent, there is no disputing that.

[@Harpazoed]

Thanks for covering this Coach. I’ve heard some say he’s not a Safety. Hopefully after we got all of the CBs hopefully Brian can play the part he’s supposed to play. 💥💙 Go Lions.

[@lionized_wingnut]

Coach you are correct about the concern for fans over Brian Branches injuries from his rookie season. One reason I believe that GM Holmes went after and signed CB Amik Robertson is to take over playing the nickel/slot with possible rotation with the rookie Rakestraw. Also if SS Malinfonwu starts camp, preseason and the first four games before the scheduled Bye healthy ...it will NOT surprise me if the Lions hold Branch out and do this for his long term health as a player. Thus given the increased talent level in the Lions Defensive Backfield and injuries to both Branch and Joseph we may see SS IMU and a FS like veteran Brandon Joseph in place of Kerby (easy to mix up two players same surname) or even Moseley converted to FS ...we will see! Otherwise for the short term, if not the long term Branch's time in Nickel may be done; barring injuries to teammates!!! #GoLions #OnePride #GoGoff #DanTheManCampbell

[@darrylgulp5878]

You are the best in the business. Thank you for breakin down BB ❤

[@kenmcwise1776]

Today Campbell said he was excited. That he really didn’t know who was playing where in the lions D backfield. Just so many talented players. They said a couple weeks ago, that this year they were going to play Branch more at Safety. Thank you once again for presenting another excellent video…

[@nirvanaguitar]

BB!!! So stoked we're building this backfield out

[@thomaswatkins3686]

It’s the first smart move this franchise has made in decades. You need dbs to compete in todays NFL.

[@JayJay-jx3zg]

Thank you Green Bay! Don’t we have GB to thank? Plus all the other teams that passed on him! Go Lions!

[@RockHoward38]

I always enjoy a good Brian Branch film breakdown. He is so good, I can’t believe we got him where we did in the second round. He should have a great second year with more pressure up front and some better coverage from our cornerbacks.

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

I would really love a Joey Porter Jr. video. He was pretty wonderful last year.

[@all_22_films]

Great idea. Will do. I was a big fan of his before the Draft.

[@VinegarAndSaltedFries]

@@all_22_films awesome. You rock. Your videos are amazing love your perspective. Helps me become a better evaluator aswell.

[@Bluebloods7]

Article just came out about this as well - projected to have a much larger role on defense this season. Very excited to see if he can become a Polamalu type presence in our defense. Blitzing, sacks, run plays blown up, INT's roaming the defense, breaking up passes in the flats and blowing up screens, etc.

[@jamesdluge8053]

Thanks coach!

[@blueisback3683]

The future to me is Branch and Rakestraw playing nickel/SS with Joseph over the top.

[@I_Am_L_3]

Man i live brian branch. Not a loud person vocally but hes very loud with his play.

[@billtrowland]

Love your content!

[@ziggmarley313]

Another killer video my dawg!! How about the unsung hero Alim McNeil if you need some more content breakdown, McNeil was a very underrated part of this top 3 rushing defense!

[@ziggmarley313]

Or a David Montgomery breakdown would be dope as well

[@all_22_films]

Both of those are great ideas. Wow. Thank you for the suggestion.

[@cornelioust2165]

2:36 am... it's film time lady, wake up!!!!..i paid for a good time remember?...

[@JohnFischer-yb1xf]

I dont really care where bb32 plays in 2024, or any of our dbs. Brad holmes has been preaching positionless football since he got here. Same with all our dbs, especially. I hope it is truly positionless, and we just see some wild concepts this season. Loved the 4 safet box look we did last year with cjgj, branch, iffy and kerby last year. Looking for MUCH MUCH more of that

[@claylarson3021]

Roll Pride!

[@penultimate8643]

Shoulda included the play where he pops that dudes helmet off when he tacked him, and took a penalty for it. When he was interviewed about it after the game he said "Some penalties are worth taking". BB is the man 💪🦁

[@bryansmith844]

I hope he stays healthy for a long long time, he's got great instincts and ability, if he stays on the field he'll make something happen wherever he is.

[@aidand113]

thanks for more great content🤩

[@FrayedQube]

I am often confused why people say Branch is a safety who had to play slot CB. We had an opening at safety practically the whole year when CJGJ tore his pec. We also arguably had better slot corner depth than safety depth with the possibility of CJGJ playing the slot and Branch at safety. It tells me a lot that Branch played in the slot all year.

[@gabefriend6064]

Could you do a review of hutch in that chiefs game. Feel like he didn’t get his props for that game

[@Antwanh5]

Best nickel in the NFL. May be the best defensive back period next to Kyle Hamilton, Derwin James and Jalen Ramsey.

[@michaelcarver7693]

Coach, I'm part of the patreon, I don't know where to get the discord access. I've been wanting to get on. Can you help me figure it out?

[@all_22_films]

Yes. Absolutely. That is my fault though. Could you email me at [e-mail]

[@chettywapfilms1783]

Lions aren’t trying to go to a peach bowl. They’re not trying to go to a gator bowl, or a blue bonnet bowl. They’re trying to go to a SUPER BOWL

[@michaelwicklund]

I know it would limit him but if he can be a guy who we can put as either a deep safety or someone we use to eliminate TE that would be tremendous help in our pass defense I would also not mind if he is a lb since he is good against the run and with our upgrade at dt it would only help our run defense and having him do quick reads in the short routes could take away easy completions from the offense.

[@thomaswatkins3686]

No issues moving Branch to S. But if I’ve read right they ate content with him developing into that role as a pro. This is a rare case where a team has IDed the talent of a guy and not pegged him into the role he will grow into. This is probably why he slipped in the draft. He wasn’t an optimal S coming out and if you took him highly you’d be drafting a nickel way too high. Instead the lions plan to move him to S but have the ability to work him into the role. That’s actually remarkable drafting,

[@lukenicholie7199]

Kyle pitts did not try on that first route lol

[@sosmooth13]

The fact that he can stop the run, and cover passes along with someone like Arnold means the future of our secondary is going to be absolutely disgusting. The crazy thing overall about this defense is that our LB core is starting to look like the weakest part of it. That’s a good problem to have, given how they’re actually developing well and have someone like Anzalone

[@johnschoch5325]

B.B. is no doubt a stud but believe it or not there is a significant number of Lions fan who think he’s average at best. BTW, your play selection tape is stellar. Boundary, field, safety, nickel, Free safety, man, Zone, Run, open field, in the box, blitz, you have them all. Perfect as always.

[@mikesmith1324]

2:39

[@89DrFunk]

Those guys probably got clean up procedures done i wouldn't worry about it. The NFL is a long brutal business.

[@browncoat5195]

Considering your love for BB, why in your opinion did he drop in the draft the way he did?

[@all_22_films]

I'm going to let the Alabama expert answer that one, because I really do not know how. Looking now, barring injuries, it certainly looks like teams missed out.

[@staceyvandiver]

Safeties fell in this draft all together, He also worked out with the CB during the combine and had the slowest time of all CBs. But he was in the top of safeties in combine measurements. Most GMs didn't know where he would play and was he a product of Sabans defense and stacked roster at Alabama. To sum it up GMs over thought it all. He only missed 3 tackles his whole career. He split time at star with Malachi Moore they alternated every series for 3 years in a row 2 5 star safeties duking it out so it limited his perception on tape.

[@staceyvandiver]

Malachi Moore will be a 1st rounder next year

[@browncoat5195]

@staceyvandiver id have to agree with GMs overthinking it all. You watch his college tape, and dude is a straight dog. Sure, he ran a little slow at the combine, but all the tape shows he has no problems playing the game. Thanks for the response!

[@staceyvandiver]

He actually ran what a normal safety runs but he rarely played deep but he can he was at nickel every other series at bama

[@stu_boogie2488]

Like you said, he mostly played NB. So I'm not calling him an nfl safety yet.

[@alphaallah9063]

Yeah, you’re never supposed to draw back on a punch,cuts speed and power plus it’s a tell, not a good analogy. Great video though

[@dudeabides23]

He almost decapitated Bijon

[@Carolinaboi313]

Steal of the 2023 draft

[@sosmooth13]

The fact that he can stop the run, and cover passes along with someone like Arnold means the future of our secondary is going to be absolutely disgusting. The crazy thing overall about this defense is that our LB core is starting to look like the weakest part of it. That’s a good problem to have, given how they’re actually developing well and have someone like Anzalone