Film Room: Chris Harris, Aqib Talib are the NFL's best cornerback duo (NFL Breakdowns Ep 82)

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The Denver Broncos have two of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, but their journey from college has been as close to polar opposite as possible. While they both played for the University of Kansas, Aqib Talib was a highly touted first round, while Chris Harris wasn’t even drafted nor was he even invited to the combine. In this video breakdown, I analyzed each of their skill-set and discussed how they played in the Denver Broncos’ scheme last season.
What makes both of these defenders so good is their technique in man coverage and how they use their intelligence to aggressively break up passes. This was seen in every week last season and was a big reason why they held top tier wide receivers like Julio Jones, T.Y. Hilton, and DeAndre Hopkins to under 50 receiving yards.
Overall, are Chris Harris and Aqib Talib perfect? No. Does Denver’s pass rush with Shane Ray and Von Miller help them succeed? Obviously, yes. But in my opinion, Harris and Talib negate any obvious weaknesses in this scheme and they form the best cornerback duo in the NFL.
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[@SamuelGoldNFL]

The Denver Broncos have two of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, but their journey from college has been as close to polar opposite as possible. While they both played for the University of Kansas, Aqib Talib was a highly touted first round, while Chris Harris wasn’t even drafted nor was he even invited to the combine. In this video breakdown, I analyzed each of their skill-set and discussed how they played in the Denver Broncos’ scheme last season. What makes both of these defenders so good is their technique in man coverage and how they use their intelligence to aggressively break up passes. This was seen in every week last season and was a big reason why they held top tier wide receivers like Julio Jones, T.Y. Hilton, and DeAndre Hopkins to under 50 receiving yards. Overall, are Chris Harris and Aqib Talib perfect? No. Does Denver’s pass rush with Shane Ray and Von Miller help them succeed? Obviously, yes. But in my opinion, Harris and Talib negate any obvious weaknesses in this scheme and they form the best cornerback duo in the NFL.

[@sethgonzalez1716]

Samuel Gold could you do a video breaking down Rhodes island of the vikings and why he's underrated

[@matthiass8947]

Samuel Gold what Do you think about Mathieu? I know you can't compare him with players on other positions but is he the best Safety in the League? An Answer would be nice... like your Content and kind regards from Germany

[@anthonydashorty2211]

Samuel Gold yo at 3:00 min it was not tablie it was roby

[@FrancescaSantiagoCaruso]

i have a friend and they are a ref for HS football in KS. They said in HS that would probably get you a flag for holding as he was still getting physical after the 5 yd buffer zone and had some jersey. they also said that if they were the ref they would throw a flag on that in particular. so yeah you can hand check but from that shot you asked about it looked a little more physical because as long as you are past the 5 yd buffer you can't get super physical like Harris is here for HS ball. but as far as press goes you can press and jam them all you want with in the 5 yd buffer.

[@selrandolph]

peace I don't think it was holding, to me it looked like he was just pushing his shoulder, but he might have grabbed some jersey

[@adhynugroho9424]

I particularly appreciate how u mentioned about "avoiding wasted steps". In a pro/elite level, the most minute difference, like number of steps, IS a FACTOR. Casual fans (like me) simply dont even think about this. Good stuff Sam!

[@XemawthEvo2]

Watch Von Miller/#58's timing at the snap just after 1:31. Holy shit, I read an article a little while ago about how fast Von is off the line, and rewatched some videos of him in the 2016 AFC championship game, but here is another amazing example. Damn

[@xdragonxb0i]

Yay! finally a a Bronco film study

[@humbleworld7754]

This helped me a lot because I'm becoming a spur which is a DB/LB. They're the inside corners it's what I call them.

[@willthrower466]

I love your videos because you can't argue with what you're saying, since you've got videos to make it up.

[@kookid12534]

Don't forget Bradley Roby could also start one many NFL teams. Unless he's only good in Nickel coverage.

[@junwang9532]

Yep only good at nickel

[@ryanplunkett3309]

That's Bradley Roby on Devin Funchess in the KB TD play, not Aqib Talib.

[@SamuelGoldNFL]

Yup, I realized it too late in the process and couldn't re-record that section (past 1am last night).

[@ryanplunkett3309]

Great vid though, enjoyed the breakdown on the differing ways in which CHJ and Talib excel at what they do. Wouldn't have minded a little talk about Roby, though, who would likely be a CB1 on most teams.

[@RUSSDIGITY117]

Can you do Von Miller next? He's up-field before the offensive line even moves @ 1:33

[@johnnyfive5629]

Amazing video. I really want to get in-depth with NFL plays/strategy... subscribed.

[@bluntsensei]

Broncos getting slept on coming into this season. Can't wait for them to exceed expectations again.

[@DammitBobby]

Benjamin Good Green they perform the best when slept on. The afc west is a complete toss up this year quite frankly

[@levifles2126]

Benjamin Good Green hehe

[@chuckharding4369]

Lol

[@7er3miah]

L

[@KS-jn7bs]

Incredible video. We got the two best cornerbacks in the league on our team #NoFlyZone

[@thelastchance5892]

Thank you for uploading this. I really enjoyed the video

[@staceyjohnson650]

We played zero coverage or single high safety looks throughout the season. Saying Talib leaves himself at risk of getting burned as a general statement has proven to be false. Gave up zero touchdowns on the season. He recovers with the best. On the Sanu play, he said Talib left himself exposed to getting burned. TJ Ward was giving him help over the top, Talib's job was to be aggressive.

[@jaylenbrown4715]

Talib and Harris are the most underrated Corners in the NFL

[@randomuser2552]

I ll true

[@DDPK]

no wtf lmao they are well known as the best corner duo

[@Lukemasonmedia]

I ll what the fuck 😂 everyone knows bout them

[@EZR725]

They used to be

[@tylerwood5019]

They're widely considered the best CB duo in the league.

[@coppellninja09]

Hey man! I love all the well thought out breakdowns on all of these players! I was just wondering if you could possible do a breakdown of Solomon Thomas. He looks like a great pick up for the 49ers defense and I would just like to hear your thoughts on him. Keep up the good work!

[@zarateciddkast9329]

What was that quote that said, Dline is key for DB success, and DB's are key to linemens success.

[@lionswhelp6025]

Love your film study bro!!!! You’re the best!!! God bless you brother!!

[@STARWARS1208555]

thx for releasing this video

[@iamkee]

Man, we need some film breakdown of my man and the best SS in the NFl Kam Chancellor aka Bam Bam Kam! 💪🏿🐐

[@Momo_Nana]

Abdallah Kelany watch Brett kollman i think he broke down landon Collins the other day and its great

[@samari4791]

Kam is not the best ss in the league

[@iamkee]

GoPatriots#barrythegoat#tomthegoat#kobethegoat #100 who is it, then? If you're gonna say Collins, hold this fat L before u even think about it.

[@marcogonzalez9296]

Abdallah Kelany kam and Tomas

[@samari4791]

I'd take a healthy reshad jones and yes landon collins is better than kam

[@kentajets]

Love the vids man keep it up

[@timothyjaramillo7279]

At 2:57 that's Bradley Roby #29 to the left in the red box and not Aqib Talib.

[@alijordanx8954]

Grrrreat video I just subscribed 2 your channel keep up the good work!!

[@oliverkent496]

Yes thank you for listening, can we get a look at some upcoming players please

[@almightyclif3859]

3:01 thats not talib thats Roby

[@weefishy9129]

DAMN RIGHT.

[@combat0998]

loves the vids, do one on zeke

[@theonetuby]

Good work dude. I agree with your teaser pic that you should do Patrick Maholmes...

[@caelans7812]

Can you please break down the John Ross, AJ Greene gameplay that we will be seeing this season! Love your videos!

[@zachstevens7382]

correction... they have the best top 3 shut down cornerback s man 1on 1. thus why their defense is also so legit along with that pass rush and use to be run stopping.

[@juliensaad336]

Please do Janoris Jenkins and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

[@ellisfield159]

You said earlier in the same game but muhamed sanu is a falcons reciever and aj green plays for the bengals... just a side note i like the film review

[@selrandolph]

If you are a corner in middle and high school like me, and you play press on the edge, if you are on there sideline listen to there coaches, they'll often give something away, for press, you'll often hear them tell there receiver how to beat the corner, every time they did this, I would easily shove the receiver out of bounds

[@dhoaungelsas4908]

It was roby not talib covering the other guy on Kelvin Benjamins td, come on man

[@OG_Chris11]

Douglas Hanes yes dude this guy is dumb 😂

[@donsolos]

watching players like von miller and gerald mccoy get off that line is a thing of beauty

[@danielskrivan6921]

Sam, please cover Trevone Boykin's sliding technique from the game yesterday.

[@juanfelipe8484]

Hey Samuel Gold, where do you get your nfl video footage. How you get the clips? Im trying to study film to work on my game. Thanks

[@pagemoat7858]

Good job💯

[@macmac5973]

Brent Grimes and Vernon Hargreaves gonna tear up

[@DJJewton]

Always thought Roby was a slot guy. Solid video

[@p2cozy]

please do why the raiders secondary cant get it together even with all the talent on defense

[@IYPITWL]

Video idea: Retired superstars like MJD, or Randy Moss' 23 TD season.

[@FantasyCouch]

Tyreek Hill too. He has tremendous upside

[@jholli01]

dude that's bradley roby with his hand on funchess

[@DaCritikquee]

honestly lmao how can i take him serious after that

[@JINSEN1]

love to have football back

[@ReeseTheComedian]

watch out for Hayward and verrett

[@MrAntnuggetz401]

ReeseTheComedian and Trevor Williams

[@RealHennessey]

2:58 that's Bradly Roby not Aqib Talib..

[@caterpillarford3988]

Please do one on michael vick you could do his best and worst seasons in his prime

[@mtfford1]

Do a Brent Grimes Film next

[@Kymv8382]

Lol in all fairness, the first play, with Hopkins was a very poor effort on the "stop" portion of the route. He made virtually no effort to trick Harris

[@jaycarter5455]

I honestly think they are the best CB duo ever... u would never see 2 All pro corners on the same team.... with the skill set these guys have smh

[@Elguapodelfuego]

Deshun Williams the chargers have two great corners as well but verrett can't stay healthy

[@klausklaus2119]

pussycafe69 and isnt nearly good as these guys

[@tylerwood5019]

Deshun Williams two all pro CB's is insane. They're both arguably the best corner in the game.

[@7er3miah]

Verrett is better than Harris because hes much more physically

[@jordanwhite8567]

at 2:55 the red square isn't Talib, it's Bradley Roby. Great work though

[@LILCHEESE99]

In other news, water is wet

[@thejacks_one]

Marshon Lattimore Film ‼️

[@andrewn100ful]

Best corners

[@adhynugroho9424]

Instant like

[@noizman5562]

I like this

[@johnnyknoxville2239]

Talib is the best

[@EpicRevelations]

So the Broncos ran a shit load of 2 man under? Funny how their corners are praised while Josh Norman gets less safety help but always gets criticized for having it. Not hating I agree their the best duo just hypocrisy of fans is annoying.

[@Lukemasonmedia]

Ramsey and Bouye will be soon

[@brodysdaddy]

If you "miss out on a huge missed opportunity" isn't that a good thing?

[@SerWhiskeyfeet]

No it's like Shakespeare. Whenever he used a double or triple negative, it didn't cancel out, it just meant that shit was super extra negative. So don't never not miss out on missed opportunities never again.

[@BrianGlaze]

Amari Cooper's route running though.....

[@303Smilezzz]

cant stand denver but they do indeed have the best duo in the game. I hate it. Talib reminds me of assante samuel before the neck injury when he could tackle.

[@ysbshxdyyy8884]

2:58 that's Bradley roby

[@flexzone3940]

3:11 that's roby not talib but I get the point

[@Engage8]

Can you do Harrison smith or Adam thielen or Stefon diggs

[@thatssokj1700]

Now its marcus peteres and marlon humphrey

[@charliewhitworth7797]

Can you do DRC and Janaris Jenkins

[@bigbanknewyork3655]

Rock Chalk!

[@superflash900]

DRC next please

[@bobbybouche6458]

At the seen of Harris getting beat by Benjamin that's is not talib that's Bradley Roby

[@debmitt5180]

3:00 is Roby not talib

[@Jesus-ud7yf]

How do you get this film? Thanks man

[@DMKROBONINJA]

Notificationn SQUADDD 🙌🏼

[@maceobeard2953]

What's wrong with The raiders Defense ?? please break it down

[@ligmaballs5813]

Maceo Beard well.... their CBs are really bad and that's it

[@jellybunny2614]

You said to Talib that was Robie

[@RsChrisG]

Lol all these homers naming their teams cb best cb duo in the nfl and not even close is jalen ramsey n aj bouyee

[@JBroxas78]

My favorite team is the Denver Oilers

[@NickKendellMHH]

At 2:54, in the red box you say you have Talib with proper hand technique, when in reality that is the Broncos' third cornerback #29 Bradley Roby

[@SamuelGoldNFL]

Yup, I realized it too late in the process and couldn't re-record that section (past 1am last night).

[@NickKendellMHH]

all good just worth pointing out because Roby also a damn good CB in that scheme (need 3 good one's these days it seems). Either way, great piece on the best secondary in football

[@jontorres6854]

I'm still mad New England got rid of him.

[@smc4600]

Dwight Schrute He needed to ice up.

[@TheJMilea]

I think this video forced the Broncos to release Chris Harris...

[@jacksunderlandgolf]

Jon Allen what

[@hitsticktricks86]

2:59 calls roby talib

[@doingit66]

Ramsey and bouye

[@wF--]

What is the intro song

[@Elguapodelfuego]

A healthy verrett and Hayward are pretty close

[@randomuser2552]

pussycafe69 😂😂😂😂😂Thanks for the laugh

[@marquisenicholson4259]

Random User go check Casey Hayward numbers last year

[@jackosland8256]

2:55 roby not talib

[@WHENWEDIE]

Talib? Looked like roby!

[@mikebing1230]

And Denver got torched by wentz today

[@caterpillarford3988]

Have you considered lamar jackson?

[@SamuelGoldNFL]

When he officially declares for the NFL I'll cover him.

[@caterpillarford3988]

Samuel Gold thanks for the reply:) and okay if not lamar jackson now then what about Michael vick in his prime?

[@williamharris872]

Michael Thomas!

[@ambrizfer7898]

Antonio Brown is the only receiver get the best of these guys

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

Platium King True. That dude is agile af.

[@chamathjayarathne5663]

Not Jenoris Jenkins and DRC/Apple?

[@sj2952]

Chamath Jayarathne not even close mate. But still giants dbs gotta prove more consistency into this year and then 👍

[@denverfan3005]

Chamath Jayarathne very good duo, probably top 3, but can you honestly say that you would rather have Jenkins and apples instead of Harris and talib

[@BabyKobeeee]

Chamath Jayarathne bruh both Chris Harris and Aqib are top 5 corners in the league.

[@VinceMoscar]

ZeROStarGaming - so are drc and jackrabbit

[@ptcook13]

Vince Moscar But Chris Harris Jr. And Aquino Talib could both arguably be the best corner in the game. Not the same for drc and apple

[@korinaaren4930]

Taysom hill?

[@andrewmcdade422]

Jalen Ramsey and Aj Bouye way better than both of them now

[@tommyburkett4247]

lol obiously BOUYE and ramsey

[@randomuser2552]

BEST IN THE LEAGUE!! KANSAS CORNERS! DENVER BRONCOS NO FLY!!

[@COSMOKRAT_616]

Too bad the broncos let him go...hopefully simmons can step up

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

Nick Weber You mean TJ Ward? I'm still mad about that. He was and still is such a great blitzing and pass rushing safety.

[@julsc2106]

Thank you for the video i hope the seachickens fans see this they still think they have the best corners and defense. They had one great year and think they are still the best nope Denver defense is waaaay better!!!! Screw all you bandwagon Shehawks fans!!!

[@mjc4297]

Julian C yeah from 2012 to 2015, Seahawks unquestionably had the #1 defense. From 2016 to now, it's been between the Broncos (who were inspired by their beat down from superbowl 48 to build a great defense) and the Seahawks. Overall, the better secondary is the Seahawks due to three all pro players. The linebackers are a tie although Von Miller is a beast, so is Wagner and K.J Wright. You guys have the edge on the D Line, but even then we still have one of the best 4-3 DEs in the league in Michael Bennet and the best duo in Bennett and Avril.

[@kennyhoang4088]

+Matthew Chacon Avril and Bennett are not the best 4-3 DE duo wtf. Avril is only a speed rusher and Bennett is old. Vikings, Giants and Raiders duos are all younger and more versatile.

[@smc4600]

Julian C Chiefs have the best defense......Find 1 hole in this year's defense. You can't....

[@LILCHEESE99]

Quality material. Safeties opposite of Barry that are consistent, and a second/third corner

[@lelouchvibritannia4028]

Matthew Chacon Broncos had one of the Top 10 Defenses of All Time in 2015, the year we won our third Super Bowl. Seahawks ain't even top 3.

[@MrAchb]

Watch out for Malcolm Butler and Stephon Gilmore this year

[@keshon79]

MrAchb i don't think butler that good

[@brandondaniels9471]

Neither did the Seahawks on the final play of the Super Bowl 😂😂😂

[@skux20]

Zzzzzz they aren't even top 10 cbs

[@ryanbrowning5586]

Big Boi uhmmm what league are you watching?

[@smc4600]

MrAchb Marcus Peters and Terrance Mitchell. Terrance has emerged as our second best corner.

[@thepredator4480]

They are a great duo. Too bad the Broncos won't be that good this season

[@randomuser2552]

shane clark how do you know?

[@thepredator4480]

Random User offense isn't good enough

[@keshon79]

Dez and the boys bout to win that battle.

[@alanthesalamander2327]

Issayaboy Ke always easy to spot the dumb cowgirl fans

[@KassemGWannabe]

Alan The Salamander what gave it away? The fact that he mentioned Dez or practically mentioned the Cowboys by name. Lol.

[@alanthesalamander2327]

Nick L Yeah but the fact that they comment on anything regardless of if it has anything to do with them. And of course I'm sure he's saying boys are gonna win the superbowl this year too.