"DETROIT'S PLAY-ACTION DOMINATION" - HOW BEN JOHNSON'S SCHEME IS BREAKING NFL DEFENSES

[@donbur1553]

Coach can we get a Frank Ragnow breakdown video? Letting the fans know how important he is far as calling out defensive fronts & how he keeps the other O linemen on one accord!

[@all_22_films]

What a great idea. Wow. Love it. I can work on that this week, really appreciate the suggestion Don. Hope things are going great.

[@silent1759]

A sam laporta breakdown would be cool too if you haven't already.

[@diversifiedassociates8788]

Great video! I was thinking the same thing with ragnow! As good as pinie is ragnarok drives this entire offense. At least 3 games I had him as my MVP. This dude is a dog and unreplaceable. Your film study will show just how important he's to our office and how necessary he will be to us winning the superbowl!

[@joeytwotimes9586]

Don knows ball

[@thegamingdrew3105]

Frank is the mvp of our team

[@tombateman7854]

Appreciate the hard work 22. We are starving for Lions football.

[@craigbenkert7737]

As a life long lions fan of 57 years, I really love and appreciate your work and coverage. Keep it up the way you are. Thanks again.

[@klaw181]

Hope the family is happy and healthy. Blessed to still have you making content

[@all_22_films]

Yes, everyone is feeling great. Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@aceepperson6492]

From Detroit I work Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm. Happy to sit down this Sunday afternoon and watch some lions film. Keep up the great work.

[@all_22_films]

Thank you. I appreciate it. That's a real schedule. Stay well rested, if you can. Twelve's are tough. I used to do 4 in a week. Can't imagine 5 or 6 of them.

[@drinkinrawacky154]

Id rather not be alive than work 6, 12 hour shifts thats slave labor.

[@TheAlienAbides]

​@@drinkinrawacky154You say that, But I'm sure if that was an actual choice you would pick life and the fat paycheck.

[@Bradb-bp4si]

Waited a long long time to enjoy where we are now. One Pride

[@BigAcapella]

Since Joey Harrington and Charles Rogers for me. AllGrit OnePride baby.

[@scottdbush1]

Since Wayne Fontes and Rodney Peete for me 😢

[@ManuelCorrea-jr3ds]

Your in Detroit no ?🤔🤭🤫

[@daveconleyportfolio5192]

Thanks, Coach. People talk about Goff being a conservative game manager, but the tight-window throws he makes routinely would bring a lump to the throat of many QBs with stronger arms. He may not be a gunslinger, but he is a sharpshooter.

[@donpietruk1517]

The weak arm strength is largely a myth. He can easily do 60 yard throws. Look at the stats of where his downfield throws rate among other QB's in terms of length of actual throws, not just total YAC.

[@stephenmyu]

Love your analysis on the Lions. Top flight insight. Love the personal background on the players before jumping into film. Film and insight is the best. Love the different angles and replaying the clips over and over while your talking to pickup every nuance of each clip. Hands-down the BEST film study on the web!!

[@epfsixucsoip2926]

Amazing video! You’re my new go-to for lions breakdowns

[@jtsmassivepurpose7549]

Amazing job once again!!! I learn so much from your breakdowns every time. Keep them coming I can't care how long it is would watch a 3hr video of this quality on my favorite team.

[@I_Am_L_3]

Coach always has the best breakdowns! We are so extremely spoiled as lions fans. We all appreciate you so much. Going on my christmas list this year -john fischer (using my side acct right now as youtube keeps deleting comments on my other one...)

[@jeremyzier8706]

Waking up to see this premiering in 15 min. Gonna be a good day.😎💪🦁💙

[@gestapostomp21]

I take it you don't work at all

[@jeremyzier8706]

@@gestapostomp21 Sunday is chores and lawn care day for me here in the Rockies.🤷

[@lionized_wingnut]

Coach appreciate your own sincere humility matched with class and dare I state "grace" in a macho football setting; i.e. you are not boring to listen to sir! I am learning - twofold to be exact. The half field read is a nice discovery for me and helps me to understand why more "superior" DC such as Coach AG prefer man coverage to Zone D. 😮😊 And maybe one day someone such as yourself will explain the "Tampa 2" defensive scheme to me ...a football guru like yourself as you have explained the half field read in this video. The other part of my twofold idea is the explaination of the under center concept of play action vs. the shot gun or pistol formation. Incidentally a wrinkle in these opposing concepts would be Coach Marv Levy and QB Jim Kelly in Buffalo utilizing the fake snap to the QB off the shot gun and RB Thurman taking the low angled snap from center and crossing the formation for a significant gain back in the Bills great days in the 1990s. Obviously under center Goff is turning his back on the D and hiding the ball as long as possible coupled with the counter step by the RB to help freeze the LBs and SS who are playing run first. In high school we used a spilt wing behind the QB with both backs crossing in opposing angles at the line of scrimmage across the vertical midline to help freeze the 2nd level of D ...or am I wrong in concept? 😅 As to Brock Wright's reception in the Tampa Divisional Round playoff game ...yes, it was the same play the Lions used against the Jets where Brock Wright scored in 2022. I believe even the TV commentators mentioned that as well since it looks so spectacular with a large TE "outsmarting" an entire defensive backfield. Looking forward to learning more with more future videos. Thank you for your time Sir! #GoLions #OnePrideDetroit #DanTheManCampbell

[@brianlead494]

Great content coach, the way you broke down Ben Johnson’s concept is amazing ( merely using DECEPTION as a tool) 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿💕💕💯💯👍🏿💪🏿👑

[@bradbertram7596]

I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your breakdowns and the style in which you do them. I think it's only a matter of time before this channel and/or one of your others blows up. Keep pushing!

[@all_22_films]

Thank you. I appreciate it. Really a lot of fun to produce videos like this. I am blessed to get to watch the Ravens and Lions and try to break the the film as best I can.

[@Tunasauce]

I can't wait! Love the Lions Content. I haven't seen anyone break down their film with better insight.

[@BerettaA4]

Another absolute great breakdown! We appreciate you coah!

[@BigAcapella]

All I see is a whole bunch of beautiful throws from Goff. They look like bad decisions but good throws until you learn how prepared they are.

[@johnschoch5325]

I really enjoy these long form videos. I know they are a lot of work but they really reinforce the concepts and techniques being used. I am able to identify formations on both side of the ball quicker and anticipate what play may be coming. I've always loved football but the additional knowledge I get from you raises it to a whole other level. Thanks a ton for doing these.

[@Ash-1576]

I can no get enough of your Lions content. Keep it up!

[@Harpazoed]

6:56 I love the fact that Jamo wiped out 2 of the Chargers DBs while Monty got the TD. Thanks Coach.

[@Harpazoed]

11:07 it seems like they all fake things so good and they all do it.

[@Harpazoed]

Ben Johnson must know the defense so he can fake them all. It’s a game of faking everyone. Even the Refs are fake out.

[@daveh1869]

Yes, I thought that was awesome too. Wide receiver blocking is big time important.

[@Harpazoed]

@@daveh1869 sure is. Like Ben Johnson no block no rock.

[@sophnoch4929]

I've learned a lot about football concepts from your videos. Thank you! Keep up the great work!

[@MalcolmHex369]

Love the video, thanks for the Lions content. Much appreciated!!!

[@controldekinai]

I love your videos. I listen to them at work to help get me through the day. Thanks for what you do.

[@minxhong]

Thank you for the great analysis and play breakdown. Appreciate your appreciation of how the Lions play! Always look forward to your videos.

[@robert1245]

This was awesome. Not just because I am a Lions fan I love the knowledge breakdown and learning from someone who understands football deeper. And no it’s not too long. Thank you for your work.

[@TheHylandr]

Terrific stuff, Coach! Don’t change a thing, it’s what brought us here. I appreciate the points that you target, the way you analyze and discuss them, and your visual aids whether via film or illustrator. Concerning video length; this is a shorter one to me. I’m down for 75-80 minutes. Much thanks for sharing your insight and knowledge and choosing the Lions as your second team to analyze! 🙏

[@rickfitzpatrick7217]

Great coverage of talents and techniques!

[@49rizon]

Finally finished watching this. You got me pumped for the upcoming season.

[@silent1759]

The throw at 31:50 is just a thing of beauty that has zero business being completed. The majority of qbs don't even attempt that throw and goff makes those routinely.

[@Isthatstillyou-dp2pf]

I've never been bored during your vids - not ever. This was great, I've been learning a lot of detail and that's just fine by me :)

[@sirrichard6685]

BORING? What are you talking about? You talking craz' man. Love the BORING videos keep em coming

[@jppagetoo]

Jared Goff is not fleet of foot. If you want a scrambler who can throw on the run, you will hate Jared Goff as your QB. If you want a QB who reads the defense, checks out of bad plays and can throw the ball into tight windows accurately and on time, Jared is your man. He doesn't have a cannon for an arm, but he can hit every throw on time and in stride. I loved Stafford, but he too had some limitations. Jared is what the Lions need right now and he is getting the job done. Go Lions!

[@normahemauer4933]

Just watched this video on the Reddit Lions site. Thanks so much for doing these, they certainly help a long time fan learn some nuance about the game. Really made me think about my past ideas on the shotgun, for one, and how it related to being an advantage to the offensive. Thanks again and totally agree with your take on the opposing nfnc teams. Remember FTP! New subscriber.

[@jamesdluge8053]

Awesome stuff coach!

[@AaronBregg]

Two words. Solid. Balanced. While this was longer, I felt you kept the pacing good and used the film very well. One of your best ones yet. BTW I think that DPJ will be able to pick up the slack from Reynolds leaving. While people are justifiable in the excitement of JaMo having his first full year of playing, I think that people underestimate what Kalif can do. :)

[@jamescain7287]

So good coach!! Love this breakdown, such great material for the off-season. Lions v Ravens in the SB!!

[@patricksvec8957]

Great video! Not too long. I love the knowledge you bring!

[@Frank-wn2li]

Frank the tank from the East side awesome job on the video I Love it Go Lions 💪

[@lobby-zx2ux]

Thanks for these breakdowns.. much appreciated

[@Jamar-lg9ob]

Lions offense is offense friendly traditional offense with modern day twist

[@virgillyman2640]

Do you see Goff having a problem throwing the 20 plus yard outs and the 30 plus fly patterns! Thanks again for the vid, very nice!

[@AcropolisGames]

Great stuff once again!

[@I_Am_L_3]

8:12 love these type of stats. Gives a real picture of how we were able to be efficient offensively even when facing some adversity....save for baltimore lol

[@Scrotom]

This whole video exposes that the Lions coaches have meant it when they all blamed themselves for that atrocious loss to Baltimore. They all said they did not prepare the boys adequately that week. They were probably right. Coaching > or = to player talent maybe? Idk

[@robert1245]

That catch with Brock is a perfect example that you know Dan C. Is helping with plays. He caught almost the exact same play when he played. Can’t remember if it was with Detroit or Dallas though.

[@ziggmarley313]

A Brian Branch breakdown would be insane!

[@I_Am_L_3]

28:46 Was that lamar jackson throwing on the run, or jared goff 😂 look at those legs lol

[@TheAlienAbides]

Said nobody ever

[@marktristanviguri7308]

The difference is Gibbs and Montgomery can go to the house. Swift never got past the first tackler, ever. Look at the tight formations. This is from Sean McVay's playbook. The idea is to stretch the field sideline to sideline giving speedy RBs & WRs more room. Lions run an exotic Dan Campbell/BJ run game including jumbo packages which will be very scary this year with Manu and Mahogany in the mix.

[@MarkLeBay]

In 2022, the Lions OL had a lot of injuries too … so, yeah, Gibbs and Monty are better than Swift and Jamal … but the OL was not as good either

[@marktristanviguri7308]

@@MarkLeBay Lions have road graders this year. Campbell prefers smash mouth football including jumbo packages & running old school Steelers ball which separates the Lions from all the others teams using McVays playbook like the Packers, Bangles, Seahawks and now Bucs.

[@thegamingdrew3105]

Makes sense goff does do better play action passes

[@JonnyMac313]

We call Brock Wright big games a “Brock Party” 😁

[@brokentubing]

Perfect

[@Todtodtodtod]

When people say things like “Laporta is going to come down to earth” it’s just an indicator that they haven’t watched Laporta

[@mamayl8592]

I think he will improve, but may not put up the same stats because teams may adjust and pay closer attention to him. If so, it won't be the worst thing in the world as it could open up more on the outside, giving guys on the outside and flats more room to operate.

[@davidagledhill]

@@mamayl8592Beautiful thing about the Lions is they have St Brown, LaPorta, Gibbs, Montgomery. If Jamo improves at all, and I expect he will, how do you focus on any one player without getting burned?

[@mamayl8592]

@@davidagledhill Teams can't. They'll have to pick their poison. LaPorta will get more attention this year, and his number may drop a little. But then Jamo and Gibbs will be open. And I think Peoples-Jones can't be overlooked. Now that he's had time to learn the playbook, I think he'll be a factor. I view him as a WR3, and he will be the X when they have 3 WR sets.

[@solomo3456]

@@davidagledhilldid you not watch Jamo second half of the season he definitely improved lmao and shook the rust off

[@thomaswatkins3686]

@davidagledhill People always say this kind of stuff. Look at SF. They have CMC, Kittle, BA & DS. They were held to 20 or fewer 5 times. Don’t make up how much better the Lions are. Teams will eventually find a way to stop the Lions even if they have a lot of really good players.

[@milesallen5590]

Can’t wait to watch this one. I’ll be back

[@grbggaming6885]

I'll give the Vikes and Pack fans a pass because they have good teams. They still don't fully understand what Goff is capable of and how efficient he is but it's ok. Bears fans on the other hand, have nothing to talk about. Sure, you went out and grabbed the biggest names you could because your coaches are on the hot seat. But you still haven't done anything. Thank you so much for doing these. Football nerds like us love this stuff. The Lions offense is a well-oiled machine with all the parts working so well together. Goff has confidence and the ability to diagnose defenses and make changes on the fly. Sam LaPorta is a future Hall of Famer if he continues on this trajectory. Absolutely turning into one of the best in the NFL.

[@hays0939]

22, could you really see Ben Johnson coaching at a high level like at Baltimore? Harbaugh era in baltimore is near end approaching and they really want to shift the dynamics of the baltimore culture with Offense as long as the defensive scheme and planning has been dominate since 1996, could you see Baltimore adding Ben Johnson to their HC targets to make Lamar elevate higher along with Monkens schemes?

[@drankandmy2step]

Whaddup doe

[@MarkLeBay]

Google offered to translate this

[@larryhealey6827]

Um. Actually, your videos are the best because they are very informative.

[@Toddnesbitt]

I would have thought 60 to 65%. It seems.... Like he's almost always under center. And it also seems like he's almost always faking the handoff, but of course sometimes he does hands it off and or drops back, he is tough to nail down I'll say that much.

[@timbos8392]

Did I enjoy your work product? Enjoyable and appreciated!

[@just2lazy2name]

I need to preface this by first saying I like goff, goff is a top 10 QB, goff deserved the money he got paid. BUT; the reason some fans dont like him is very easily demonstrated by a chart that has been floating around recently. If you Google "2023 qbr clean vs pressured" you'll see a a graph that's triangular shaped, with goff at the bottom. The chart shows that Goff had the highest passer rating for clean pockets among the 39 qualifying QBs. However golf was only 28th/39 while under pressure. When pressure gets to Goff, he falls off harder than every other quarterback in the NFL. That's why some people hate him. ( that and he's about as mobile as a lanky giraffe) But it also demonstrates, that he's a really effing good quarterback when protected. So as long as the O-line stays healthy the Lions can do anything. Go Goff Go!

[@LDVTennis]

Play action rate: In 2022, 26.5% . In 2023, 26.2%. QB's with a higher % of dropbacks with play action: Tua 30.2%, Jackson, and Prescott.

[@radroofer]

Where last year the lions defense sucked at best was because of their DB's they failed to keep opponents to under 20 per game which i blame mostly on airhead Glenn this year if he coaches in the preseason how he should so they know what to do they should hold them to under 15 ppg we'll see

[@lucasross4041]

Love it.

[@aidandunfee9869]

🔥💙🦁

[@radroofer]

Because Reynolds didnt come back to redeme himself he'll be remembered for dropping two in the chanpionship. His choice

[@radroofer]

Whith the exception of maybe Baltimore what defense does Goff have to worry about? Im serious... Anybody?

[@mcgb7490]

his worse two games last year was vs the bears, but as far as contenders go ravens/chiefs the only one that frightens me.

[@ziggmarley313]

Maybe you can do manipulation tactics Ben Johnson creates by using different personnels

[@Toddnesbitt]

Hello Coach I guess we'll call you coach that sounds like it will work. Hey I used to be a vice President of sales and customer service for a zillion years, and I thought I'd ask you about something or at least mention something that might be interesting to you or hopefully you don't find it distasteful. I noticed when you make a point a lot of points throughout the show and they're really good points too, but you always seem to feel necessary to apologize for yourself for many of the good points that you make. Almost to a fault. It's as if you're saying something hurtful to someone. I think your show would be more enjoyable with a few less disclaimers, Every time you make or tell of an important thought, I would think that just being a little less on the obsequious side, would be a good thing I know I have the habit myself. I think you're a fantastic host and you really, really do address your audience very well. Just a thought my friend, that's all.

[@stephentownsend7379]

More o line.

[@steveshattuck1236]

Not too long and interesting

[@craigstopherjames]

So I'm a diehard lifetime Lions fan of over 30 years now ( since I was about 9 years old) - I understand football well and I do think Goff is better than a game manager or average pocket centric QB. I do have mixed feelings on him, but half of that has to do with how the team is built and Campbell prefers to control the game. First is really obvious. He has almost no scrambling or rushing ability. I do believe he would probably still struggle as a passer without a slot like Amon-Ra who never drops a pass and is the perfect WR for what Goff "likes to do" - as well as that offensive line. He is protected better than any QB in the league. Which you say.. so why the issue then? If we have that setup for him to succeed? Well, the team is obviously set up to run the football and keep the time of possession skewed heavily in their favor, also keeping the defense fresh.. they use 4 downs so often for half this reason even. Without someone like Mike Evans on the outside at WR1 possession X wideout, and Goff not willing to throw passes over 20 yards through the air our generally outside the hash marks (my other main issue with him limiting the offense being more effective) - without this receiver and Waymo left to get 3 targets a game as the fastest WR in the league - without having a rush capable QB you are allowing teams to shrink the field and load up on the run (particularly in the flats with no worry about Goff even scrambling) as well as loading the box edges with zone coverages that take your mismatches like Gibbs speed and elusiveness completely away unless he breaks normally for sure tackles.. all this made worse by the lack of a field goal kicker capable of accuracy over 40 yards and completely not an option over 50.. that puts the whole game on offensive line dominance unless someone breaks a play wide open or the defense produces turnovers on limited repetition. That's death by 1000 cuts when you are taking your whole concept and handcuffing it with a QB that only operates inside a circle about 20 yards in diameter.. Laporta, Gibbs and Waymo getting stronger and more nuanced with slant and slot type plays will make that more controlled chaos and allow the Lions to confuse more defenses off the snap.. but if they're keeping Goff long term they need to work on his willingness to pass over Waymos shoulder and outside the hash marks over 15 yards in tight windows before the single high or FS in general can make it over, and his accuracy on passes over 25 yards hitting targets in stride when Waymo burns the whole field over the top - and particularly if this doesn't happen, but maybe even if it does.. they should be looking for a possession X WR1 capable of pulling the best CB1 all game long. Then they have to choose who to double and almost ensures entirely that with their offensive line that it's not worth it to try to blitz on most plays. Otherwise they're a Ragnow and Sewell injury away from having no room to operate and will need hero play to win games..which always leads to injuries sooner than later. Ben Johnson won't be there forever. Unless Hooker is way better than anyone outside the organization really knows.. I'm at a loss on why they didn't try to bring in Fields to compete with Hendon and have 2 rushing QBs to mix in or compete as similar players when Goff isn't available.. or if they give reps out in a plan to make this adjustment and trade Goff eventually anyway. Think about it though.. if you swap out Goff with Lamar and don't change a other player on offense - what does that look like with the current design. Looks like a Superbowl powerhouse nightmare to me. Looks like 31 team psychologists telling defensive coordinators weekly anytime there's a Lions game on the forecast ("they can't eat your kneecaps here" " you're in a safe space.. so breathe") as they 💨 another 6 days of the feeling of ptsd from waking nightmares of 52 six hundred pound blood thirsty Lions flash Honolulu blue dominations scapes across their psyche in hair raising violence on 🎥 cinematic repeat with Stephen A sounds of "oh the horror" ringing in their subconscious This is my issue with Goff He's a gamer ... but feels like lukewarm bath water

[@craigbaker9252]

Get to the freakin point.

[@isaachester9334]

Grainy Film, Not your best.