Football 101: The X/Z Wide Receivers + Number System

Breaking down how to classify wide receivers in a formation by letter and numbers.

[@robertjoseph5113]

Ross Tucker is the greatest. I have watched so many videos trying to understand illegal formation. Ross explained it simply with excellent examples and video. Ross is the goat.

[@Alex_Kozora]

@@robertjoseph5113 Ross is excellent! Glad he helped

[@onepunch9203]

Thanks, Alex. I appreciate your 101 talks. 🏈😎👍🏼

[@Alex_Kozora]

Thanks for watching!

[@kinkaly]

This was very helpful! I'ev watched a lot of football over the years but never thought so thoroughly about the strategy of play calling until now!

[@Alex_Kozora]

Glad it helped. Appreciate you watching!

[@penguinstuff8741]

Really appreciate this man, didn’t come from a football family and I started playing pretty late. A lot of calls and plays didn’t make much sense but these videos are super useful and applicable.

[@Alex_Kozora]

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful.

[@musclee-mac8768]

Thanks Alex!! Can you do a video about the "Mike" vs. "Will" LB? That's always confused me, especially in our 3-4 system. Some plays it seems like Bush was the Mike but then others it was Jack

[@Alex_Kozora]

Sure! I can put it on my list.

[@StillersMX]

Haven't seen a second of the video and already know it's pure gold. Please keep this type of content coming.

[@Alex_Kozora]

More videos on the way!

[@kamenbrown7476]

the strong side is where majority of the numbers are, if its a 2x2 set the strong side is whichever side the rb is aligned on.

[@krrk3978]

Really appreciate the Football 101 video, Alex! Could you do a Football 101 video on the different type of secondary coverages - e.g. Cover 0, Cover 1, Cover 2, Tampa 2, Cover 3, Quarters, Quarter Quarter Half, Cover 5, etc.? Thanks!

[@Alex_Kozora]

Thanks for watching! That'd be a good idea.

[@krrk3978]

Great, thanks so much!!

[@windog551]

You need more subs you always give a good analogy.

[@Alex_Kozora]

Thanks man!

[@Meneszoe]

You’re keeping me sane rn keep on going brotha

[@Alex_Kozora]

Ha, I'll do my best! Thanks for watching!

[@eugee2228]

You are the best, Alex! Love this type of videos!

[@Alex_Kozora]

Appreciate you watching!

[@Rick_McKee]

Thanks Alex. I love the Football 101.

[@terrybradford4305]

Thanks Alex! Do you think you could do some defensive formations and what they’re strengths and weaknesses are?

[@Alex_Kozora]

I'll keep it in mind!

[@khor201]

ALEX!!! Can you make a sort vid on why KP8 struggled with Zone? Can be short one it don’t matter, plz n ty! 🙌🏼

[@Alex_Kozora]

i will try

[@bigben7coverage370]

Hey man love your videos and appreciate all the time you put into them. Been subbed for a while and enjoy your breakdowns. Quick question; where did you get some of the college all 22 film you used. I saw videos of guys like Josh Downs and I’m just wondering where you’re able to get that film? Thanks

[@Alex_Kozora]

Unfortunately, it's not publicly accessible and I can't give you a link or name to where I get it from. Just try to ask around on Twitter.

[@byronnelson7580]

With the receivers the Steelers have they should use a four wide formation with a RB or TE as the fifth option.

[@jonathans9913]

Great video, and breakdown as always, Alex. Have a question that I've thought about some, will Pickens have to become the XWR if ever wants to be an elite WR1? Seems to be the trend for most of those guys.

[@Alex_Kozora]

Thank you! From a volume standpoint, X receivers get the ball more than Z's. So I see your point. But Pickens can still be considered a high-end impact WR from the Z position. The pure stats just won't be quite as gaudy. But if he puts up a 70 catch, 1050 yard, 8 TD type of season with impactful plays, he'll be well-known around the league.

[@joeyjr4006]

Alex is that dude.......

[@Alex_Kozora]

@@joeyjr4006 appreciate you!

[@2kolbe010]

Love the videos alex!

[@Alex_Kozora]

Thanks for always supporting the channel!

[@2kolbe010]

@@Alex_Kozora you’re welcome!

[@tristanstone4272]

Great Video @Alex K. I will leave Steeler Fanatics with this. The Owners want Defensive Coaches and Will run the ball so Spare the OC's it get's old if you do not know, Now you do They love to Run the Football. Just listen to Bill Cowher on Ben's far too long podcast. 🤣🤣

[@CorpseHoarder]

Go browns