Xavier Rhodes Breaks Down How to Guess Routes, His Technique, and Today's Top WRs | NFL Film Session

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[@DannyMullenOfficial]

This series is awesome

[@samwarren8301]

Danny Mullen Didn’t expect to see you here king!

[@andrewmiller4149]

I agree

[@carsonrubin2696]

Lol what are you doing here

[@austinmoser8269]

Shut up Danny 😹

[@CS-wn2sz]

They need to bring it back

[@nml5536]

Rhodes is such a beast of a corner.

[@xengthao6823]

he wasn't last year....

[@bignoob0565]

Xeng Thao yeah he was lol

[@xengthao6823]

@@bignoob0565 no he wasn't lol he was so bad last year

[@mariodavis4700]

He actually got killed last year

[@quincybudson6259]

Wym bruh, dude was banged up and still locked up, the only reason why u say that is cuz he only had 1 pick and the vikings season went down the drain the last week of the season

[@AHall]

These film sessions are pretty dope Rhodes def a top 3 CB right now

[@Wickedjumbos22]

For sure probably Ramsey, Rhodes then Stephan Gilmore

[@jesusjuarez4549]

Woah rhodes is hella overrated hes barely a top 10 corner

[@AHall]

Jesus Juarez name 10

[@jesusjuarez4549]

@@AHall Jalen ramsay ,patrick Peterson,chris harris,stephon gilmore denzel ward ,Aj bouye,Slay,Casey Hayward kyle fuller and richard sherman im not saying rhodes is bad but he had a down year last year

[@JohnDoe-xi3iq]

LOL no. rated #101 corner on pro football focus.

[@jarrodsmith6203]

Love these film videos! Keep them coming! Great observation on Julio Jones also, body language is everything

[@kelvinpearce5572]

This is the first CB video I've seen and thought that it was the best so far. Very in-depth and I think it's the hardest position to play.

[@kylesteinhauser2535]

Kelvin Pearce it’s definitely tough due to the absolute explosive athleticism needed on top of things like great instinct needed

[@Lefg342]

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[@Lefg342]

@@kelvinpearce5572 Jesus Christ Loves You And Your Family. GOD Bless You And Your Family.❤️✝️🙏

[@Lefg342]

@@kylesteinhauser2535 Jesus Christ Loves You And Your Family. GOD Bless You And Your Family.❤️✝️🙏

[@larrybird6860]

Up next: Aqib Talib breaks down snatching Michael Crabtree's necklace

[@lexingtonleffall6135]

Billy Backpacks lmao

[@ezirikeezirike]

Billy Backpacks Aqib Talib -so what I did was I made sure to talk trash to him so he would get distracted. And then I knew If i could get my right hand to his neck before he took his second step back I would be able to grab his chain.

[@chrisr4372]

😂😂😂

[@jamieadger3179]

@@ezirikeezirike 🤔🤭🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣✊

[@Ascalis1]

@@ezirikeezirike You right tho. He was watching his film for optimal chain snatching opportunities. He knew if he blinked twice and the sweat ran down the left side of his face he had him.

[@marshallthepuppy2309]

What I can say for Xavier Rhodes is that he has energy while playing a nfl game, I bet I gotta like him. 👍

[@intelligentfeminist254]

@Adam Johnson I didn't know the quarterback played a role in that, interesting.

[@crackmonster6017]

He’s just a cheese head

[@nikonoga1979]

Sellout.

[@joshuasoto6989]

@@intelligentfeminist254 lol how 😂

[@JoeyFiveandDimes]

Just curious: Who are the top 3 press corners in the NFL today ?

[@newmj32]

I love this...it really shows how much these players work on their craft

[@Rockstopmotion]

Sad they can't hit like they did in 80s NFL

[@sumswaggaming]

@@Rockstopmotion no its not... yall glorify the past too much, these days it's much more about, skill, techniques and principles... much more impressive than just wrecking into other dudes.

[@Rockstopmotion]

@@sumswaggaming yea what about that Brady shoulder pad tap flag in the super bowl

[@challenger39z65]

Exactly

[@LunaticTheCat]

@@Rockstopmotion Naw, CTE is a serious issue

[@dcollins8718]

Nathan Peterman breaks down how to create turnovers in the first half within the first 5 minutes of the game

[@NA-ck6cz]

Darnold breaks down how to throw a pick 6 in 1 second

[@lexingtonleffall6135]

LMFAO 😂😂😂

[@sarvanisampathrao6355]

Kirk Cousins breaks down how to be an $84 mil bust

[@kevinmoy2175]

Nick Angelos darnold has a future

[@marcio9242]

😂😂😂

[@supersonic9292]

more content from players like this please

[@SergioDaMac559]

Players that fell off?

[@skolar8898]

Sergio Moralez chill b

[@Daviii.84]

Sergio Moralez huh

[@Ybsjek]

Yes!

[@Lefg342]

Jesus Christ Loves You And Your Family. GOD Bless You And Your Family.❤️✝️🙏

[@gaquanwhite1040]

Man I love that Rhodes gave Adams credit. Dude is so underrated

[@YouTube.Algorithmic.Nonsense]

A Day With G Rhodes can shut down Hopkins, Julio, OBJ, Evans, Michael Thomas, and more, but he’s always had problems with Adams and Marvin Jones Jr. from the Lions. I honestly think it has something to do with those guys being in the same division. When you play a team twice a season, year after year, you’d think the edge would go to the defender, but it doesn’t in Rhodes’ case.

[@gaquanwhite1040]

KZbin Censorship Board I’m aware of his skill set. He’s one of my personal favorites to watch play. I was just saying that I’m glad he gave Adams credit. Usually it goes Julio, OBJ, AB, mike Evans and others before it gets to Adams.

[@notsourry]

One of my favorite DBs out there today

[@donsolos]

*EASILY* one of your best film breakdown episodes. Never heard a DB talk about a lot that Xavier does. WR counting his steps. Gap spacing. Body language at the line. Lots and lots of good stuff in this one

[@utubesgreat7777]

Love the kind words about Davante. The respect is mutual from this Packers fan!

[@EpiDot52]

Dude is a gifted CB. Reading people's intentions like that is a sign of mastery. He's so comfortable in his domain, he's starting read how people open their eyes to determine deception. Brilliant.

[@dabadc]

It never ceases to amaze me, how these guys can pick up these subtle nuances, and apply it to their play.

[@Jo_jo409]

When he started talking about body language gave me a flashback to when I was in high school football. We would watch tape and found some tendencies some players for that matchup that week would do. Man I miss those days.

[@SB-ov6om]

That respect for Adams tho✊ (his release off the line is unbelievable)

[@ryangiddings9949]

LethalDog 53 he’s on the packers soooo... no respect from me

[@kingzut]

@@ryangiddings9949 so you would disrespect one of the vikings because you dont wanna give respect to a rival? clearly Rhodes gave respect and hes actually on the team.

[@SirChimpleton]

Umm he ass tho

[@jrm3319]

​@@SirChimpleton If you're hating on Adams just cos you're a fan of the purple then keep in mind Adams had more receiving yards, TDs, and yards per game than the Vikings best receiver last season - and he did it in fewer games.

[@buzzerbeater9828]

Sprayforme Top 10 and prolly Top 5 in the game

[@alphonsusho8962]

I love these videos because majority of viewers don't know the skill it takes to be a football player. They think it's just muscles and aggression.

[@zyx777zyx]

Heck no. A lot of studying/film prep along with the physical prep.

[@paragon92]

Best takeaway from all of this is the respect each player has for one another. Fans are so toxic 99% of the time, it's nice to see actual players showing respect and humility towards rival teams lol.

[@timnichols7183]

I love how humble this guy is. Seems like he just wants to compete on the field and doesn’t rely on trash talk. Class act.

[@yomama3203]

dude learned so much from Zimmer and Newman. Such a beast n student of the game

[@unclejesse4271]

Yeah it was a blessing to have Newman as the on field coach for these guys

[@LCtoni]

Rhodes has a future in DB coaching

[@sportsgamersonline]

Love these videos! KEEP THEM COMING!

[@kcjones7735]

Xavier Rhodes is a Student of the game, I like tht💯💯 #29

[@GymClubHouse]

this is exactly how dennis rodman won all those rebounding titles. he would study where each rebound's % lay with each player and where the ball was shot.

[@CoDWiiPS3Gameplay]

I think Rhodes needs to watch this video because he's getting burnt like a stale piece of toast every week now

[@khathn4200]

Hes in the pro bowl 😂😂😂

[@ZorahMadara]

chenzy4200 should’ve never been. Dude sucks 😂

[@AllG2G]

😂😂😂

[@the_weeknd_issuperior4262]

Damnnn!!

[@eliraplee04]

He’s gonna be better in Indy because he has literally the exact same defensive scheme as their previous d coordinator, the one that Rhodes had when he was good

[@lamontdiggs2073]

This is great, I sent this to my kid playing corner at Nevada. Do work baby!

[@jrm3319]

Best of luck to him.

[@sBROWNeBAMFx]

You guys are crushing it with these film breakdowns. Definitely more of this please!

[@-As4me]

He will be a key to Dallas win tomorrow. This knowledge and experience in the room will help these DBs in Dallas

[@flexibleskedule]

The counting steps vs. full speed thing is so cool. This dude knows wtf he's doing.

[@KIDDGRIFF]

As a falcons fan I’m definitely watching Julio Jones out of huddles every play now 😂😂

[@Snk13_ty]

You should have been watching him anyway 🤔

[@qkwasii6]

lol u 2

[@qkwasii6]

John Cunningham .. gotda look @ Matt n make sure he don’t fluck up😒 1st

[@Snk13_ty]

@@qkwasii6 I didn't know you were on the Falcons coaching staff 😂

[@KIDDGRIFF]

John Cunningham it’s 21 players i could be looking not including Julio I’m pretty sure he’s not always gonna be my first option to watch

[@x--LeethaL--x]

Welcome to Dallas baby. Hopefully you and TY put us over the top!

[@ph0kused]

I realized this series just makes me an instant fan of whoever they have on.

[@finisher3x]

This is a great summertime series that the NFL is doing. It really gives the hardcore NFL fans glimpses of the nuances of the game.

[@tbagking3781]

Up next - Clay Matthews breaks down how to get penalized when sacking a QB.

[@davidconnor5874]

This was incredible. I've been loving the sessions from this offseason, making me fans of guys I had never paid too much attention to before.

[@jermthaworm4770]

Sound technique and can process info on the fly. X Rhodes is a top notch cb in the bizz. GOD I can't get enough of watching these breakdowns and how y'all verbally gather info with Jaws and Baldy. Keep em' coming NFL game pass!

[@CharlieRogers50]

"It's hard for a receiver to run that fast and suddenly drop their weight and stop" I agree, except for Tyreek Hill.

[@malachiwhite4808]

Or the rookie jerry juedy

[@quackxhead]

They should break down how to retire during a game as a buffalo bill.

[@Ascalis1]

Step one: Join Bills. Little to no skills required. Step two: Request to have number 22. Step three: Dip.

[@unclejesse4271]

lmao

[@chrisharris7903]

Yoooooo!! Ahahahahahah

[@indicatorlist373]

I got to pay my light bill.... on a Sunday

[@mohabgalal1042]

A lot of people won’t know who this is lol

[@rollerhockeylifestyle]

After how bad of a year he’s having, I almost wanna say he gave away all his secrets😂

[@krufty47]

Fr hes trash

[@JakeN16]

On god

[@PrimeSplxsh]

Big fax

[@matdino7544]

Wait I thought he was good yo

[@Ajmovinwork]

@@matdino7544 he's burnt toast now

[@ctx7360]

He's got one last chance with the Cowboys now. Best part about this session for Cowboys fans is that he has alot of reps against Evans who he will be lining up against Monday night!! Let's go Rhodes!!

[@tomwalet1372]

I am from France where the NFL is not so much popular but these types of videos make me love the game more and more each day. Keep up the good work ! Merci !

[@jamess.7841]

I feel like most people really don't understand the skill and complexity that goes into the game of football but this is a great example

[@liblibest9487]

If I knew I was going up against him in a game. I'll just come to this video to understand him.

[@mericanbadass5299]

Lib Libest doesn’t really mean much. We got the best defense in the League.

[@blackitachi6935]

Trust me, there's probably way more that they know on each other than what's revealed here.

[@wardog6700]

Is my name Too long ? LMAO the Vikings don’t have the best defense😂

[@austinhorne9734]

Is my name Too long ? Bro haha yall dont have the beat defense. Not even close haha where you getting your numbers?

[@stashphl5348]

You do know everything he’s saying everybody already knows. Every nfl player is required to watch film. You don’t think if they are going up against him they haven’t noticed everything he said in the video.

[@bigtroll8249]

Cornerback is the most difficult position on the field by far. I have the most respect for the CB.

[@asapglacier]

Big Troll simplest yet most difficult

[@T_M_E_8]

Big Troll I would say quarterback is

[@lilcourtny08]

@@asapglacier it's not the most simple.

[@asapglacier]

Courtney Sutherlin I mean it’s pretty dang simple idk what’s more simple

[@TheGrowWings]

@@asapglacier Quarterbacks make reads off the line which needs to take less than a second, might have to follow 2-6 receivers a play and have to know what all 11 players are doing every single play. Quarterback is the most complicated position on the field. what's simple about that?

[@jeremydills563]

Thank you so much I’m a freshman CB in East TN and Imma pick up on this thank you so much for the help even though you probably didn’t mean to help someone just explain your techniques

[@travisoshea]

Jeremy Dills go to X and O clinics as well. Awesome website.

[@KlvnDxxminique]

Jay mere playing corner is one of the most difficult positions on defense imo

[@j-slim1]

@@KlvnDxxminique safety and corner pretty difficult

[@billybobjoe8465]

im a good man corner but if im in zone im probably dead

[@j-slim1]

@@billybobjoe8465 you don't like zone lol?

[@UseADamnCoaster]

This dude definitely knows what he's talking about and has a wealth of knowledge and information on how to play corner. Glad the Cowboys signed him. If nothing else, he'll provide advice for our young DBs on how to improve their techniques. A veteran presence is always a good thing 💯

[@CJacobs99]

There's a reason he's held some of the best receivers to minimum catches and yards everytime they have gone up against him

[@beachthor1]

This position is just pure athleticism at this elite level. Incredible display of talent.

[@tastyquicksandnfl1326]

Football is in one month, can’t wait!

[@SapBoy365]

👌🏾

[@thepredator4480]

2 months but ya it's getting closer

[@leseanmccoy995]

Less than a month now

[@CookedGames281]

Damn that explosive step to create separation on Julio’s route (6:55) was ridiculously fast. Dude is an spectacular route runner. Gotta give this man his respect for his diligence and work ethic.

[@BannedSports]

Yea Julio cooked him, Ryan just missed him

[@CookedGames281]

Non-Biased Falcon Fan glad somebody caught that! 💯

[@tastyquicksandnfl1326]

Who’s ready for the 2019 Season!

[@Mendezzzz]

Right here

[@cjheadbird3476]

Been ready since the Superbowl ended

[@hwpo7834]

Me sir

[@tatteredprince2097]

Me and Tom...

[@chrisd9034]

Cj Headbird been ready since my team was gone from the playoffs

[@TheTEN24]

This was my favorite one yet, he has a lot of detail Into his game, can tell why he’s one of the best

[@calebhackett4712]

This is sweet! I’d love an interview with a linebacker!!! Imagine Luke Keuchly, that guy knows every play before the ball is snapped.

[@paulallen286]

9:43: "If you know your opponent and you know yourself, you need not worry about the outcome of a thousand battles." Sun Tzu.

[@forestayoung]

As a die hard Packers fan, Im a fan of this guy! He is very intelligent and skilled. You have to respect his game.

[@minnesotamatt1980]

Respect

[@mikelabomusic7782]

These film sessions are about the best thing coming from the NFL during the offseason. I love watching em.

[@aubm713]

That’s conversation with Rhodes and Brown was actually hilarious 😂

[@ohiosfinest5889]

Ryan Murphy do all the florida guys work out together in the summer?

[@djxxxplicit]

From a Packer fan Rhodes is a beast and I wished we had him on our team. Much respect for the awesome comments on Davante!

[@tastyquicksandnfl1326]

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[@marshallthepuppy2309]

Tastyquicksand - Daily NFL Videos me

[@travisoshea]

Tastyquicksand - Daily NFL Videos or just football film in general. HS, college, and pro

[@joshuagardner8474]

me lol but more basketball than anything else

[@geraldstevenson]

Love it

[@steviearmstrong7412]

Me

[@jmeshox2730]

Dang!! I got mad respect for Rhodes after wayching this video!! I'm a through and through Pats fan but I'll always be rooting for this guy now!! What a student!

[@Lob32City]

He’s giving up his secrets that’s why he’s getting smoked now

[@user-pc9oj9ci1r]

and now he’s great again

[@ev651]

Oh yeah! So glad we just got him in Big D. He will be able to help the young guys and give us some quality snaps

[@dalecoughlin622]

Some of you dogging on Xavier but I don't see too many corners taking the #1 WR of every team all game long no matter where they line up. Slot Left or Right. Name me some other corners that do besides maybe Peterson.

[@86ajmn]

Dale Coughlin there ain’t many bro. Real fans know what’s up.

[@uzi1307]

Dale Coughlin Ramsey

[@flxgld7096]

That's pretty much your "BEST "DB" on every teams job. The beauty of it is That here are only a "HAND FEW" that are elite! there are FAR MORE "elite receivers than CB.

[@krufty47]

Nah man rhodes is trash. I bet you wont defend him now. He was turning into trash when u posted this comment but now he is pureeee trash.

[@coreyczech]

This comment is so ironic right now. Vikes got Peterson

[@ALLDAYAthletics]

Every DB in the COUNTRY should watch this on repeat. Easily one of the best corners in the league and he's still just as much a student as he is a pro.

[@Oryxself1]

ALL DAY Athletics He’s far from the best in the league nowadays

[@ALLDAYAthletics]

@@Oryxself1 He's still a pro bowl corner and this is a great example of the amount of work that needs to be put it off the field as well as on the field.

[@8015908]

Rhodes fights physically and mentally. It fun to watch him battle against the other teams #1 receiver.

[@tonysamosa1717]

All these intricacies just for one position. This is why the nfl is a superior sport and it’s not even close

[@Ijustwinbby24]

This is bad ass bro what it takes to be a db what a tuff job and to be really good at it respect.

[@qpeocn]

Rhodes is a very underrated DB.

[@joseanpizarro07]

I remember people saying that he was a bust out of the 3 players selected in the 1st round by the Vikings Edit: BTW he’s the only player left out of the 3, although Floyd has been out due to a career ending injury.

[@grantwicklem9359]

Josean Pizarro Well, Cordarelle Patterson just won a SB to be fair. But agreed

[@kevinreilly6623]

Floyd was a beast when he was playing, it was such a shame that the doctor screwed up his surgery. I think he would have been close to Rhode's level of talent had he continued to grow

[@joseanpizarro07]

Yeah he may have a SB ring but was he a key player? That like saying David Carr has a SB ring with the Giants yet he still considered one of the worst qb, but that’s another discussion lol. But yeah I know what you mean. Floyd was a beast and it’s a shame how his career ended being young and on his prime. But Rhodes about two three years ago people where saying that he was a bust being a 1st round even compared to Morris Claiborne when he was in the Cowboys.

[@CrialCrial]

There’s guys that play the game and there’s guys that have that passion for the game. This dude has that passion.

[@SLiiDA]

It’s crazy I knew brah since Norland high school days cool dude. Keep going Zay stay grindin

[@darius1935]

Rhodes is one of a kind man I can listen to him all damn day he’s so damn smart

[@MafiaboysWorld]

Baldy, Jaws and X...the football IQ is OVER 9000!! 👍

[@jonmarsh7914]

packer fan here, hate the vikings, but i acknowledge the talent yall have, well any team for that matter. rhodes is an extreme talent and player

[@tastyquicksandnfl1326]

A lot of people sleeping on the Vikings. They upgraded their O-line which is the only flaw in this team. I think Cousins is their QB.

[@mimja77]

Cousins is trash.

[@romanaukuso9849]

@@mimja77 your trash!

[@jamesharden3timedpoy466]

Roman Aukuso not as bad as cousins record against 500. Teams

[@tastyquicksandnfl1326]

m7e - I’m not a Vikings fan. I see Cousins is that guy that’s above average, he can get the job done but nothing special. He will leave you with plays of you saying “how did he do that?!?!” And have those plays where are you say “What are you doing?”

[@josecruz4631]

@@romanaukuso9849 cousins is trash bruh no lie

[@yungling85]

crazy to think this dude got recruited as a 3 star wr and even thought about leaving the game when fsu asked him to switch positions. now he is one of the best corners in the league... great job xavier

[@nashgross8658]

Nice to see Davante Adams getting the recognition he deserves

[@yasirsalih3883]

this is the best series on youtube at the moment. amazing insight into the expertise of these players

[@gabrielhernandez2655]

Get von miller next!!!

[@Mendezzzz]

YESSIRRR

[@tedtrench8487]

Actually

[@thepredator4480]

Dont expect much from the broncos this season but miller has been a beast for years.

[@momwhatareyoutalkingabout3371]

Yes sir #Broncosfan

[@babybackribs1653]

I love this new NFL segment. Xavier Rhodes is a top 5 Defensive Back. Speed, size and smart

[@shaun374]

Best shutdown corner in the game. This is fascinating to watch.

[@cjpayne2385]

So glad to have this guy on our sqaud

[@garycobiak5926]

Xavier is a shutdown cb, but he needs to get back to 2017 form.

[@dh4668]

gary cobiak your asking him to be a shutdown in the same division as rodgers, trubinsky, and stafford. Thats difficult LOL

[@rngesus5465]

Trubisky isnt the best throwing qb and Stafford plays for the Lions....

[@dh4668]

@@rngesus5465 I never said Trubinsky was the best throwing qb. and what does Stafford playing for the Lions have to do with anything? Trubinsky had a better passer rating than russell wilson, and stafford had a better passer rating than more than half the league. Please watch football before commenting

[@DerrickRG]

He was a bit beat up last season. We'll see if he makes it out of camp healthy this year.

[@judahogbuehi3196]

You also have to pay attention to how many times rhodes gets traffic nowadays. You know you're a good db when the opposing offense avoids you.

[@MasterVDrumming]

I usually just explode of the line and juke the ankles off the cb and cut left, because the cb usually always expects a right cut. Just a tip for receivers.

[@Philossapiens]

I love so much this kind of videos. Keep them up!

[@98753741963]

Videos like these makes you realize just how smart nfl players are.

[@alexissierra1949]

Who’s here before tonight’s cowboys vs bucs game? 😆

[@antoniocasique9408]

The fact that he put Davante Adams in his top 3 respect ✊. Very underrated player and I hope people start to realize how good he really is.

[@taylay6552]

The attention to detail is remarkable. Don’t pass if #29 nearby “Rhodes Closed”

[@BushnoSkillzz]

DB in NFL is one of the hardest positions in sports. You have to be physically dominant to keep up with some fastest guys in world and you gotta be crazy intelligent to read the WRs going full speed to predict exactly what they are gunna do. On top of that league will favor the WR 9 out of 10 times. Love seeing one the best breaking down how they do it.

[@yoheimito9172]

People out here commenting so fast without even watching the whole video 😂

[@wolastyx5390]

😂

[@tye9713]

he graduated out of miami norland high vikings n now he plays for the minnesota vikings i kno he's playing with alot of heart right now i jus wish AB could of did the same praying for you brother lets go vikes!🤘

[@MrThescriptfan]

Get Davante Adams on here. I wanna hear him explain his releases and routes. Dudes got some pristine releases

[@jrm3319]

True. I've never been so impressed with a WR's ability to create separation at the line. He's had some injury issues this season, but when he's healthy, Adams is an elite WR.

[@Welcome2Niches]

This is the most fun & informative breakdown I've seen on this series. He gives so much info I had no idea about for so many receivers. (And this is coming from a Titans fan, having seen Lewan's breakdown vid which was good but not even close to this one).

[@jessecampbell3885]

What can you say about these Florida State DB. They are truly the best. No wonder they call Florida State DBU.

[@jalenbrown8827]

I’m just amazed on how football smart this man is.. learned so much from this vid it’s crazy

[@hitzs]

Nfl films is the best thing ever created

[@korrasmuscles]

Really is. Despite this, I still say they're under appreciated.

[@broq9194]

Played WR in the NFL myself and I'm always getting in arguments about DB technique with DB on every level, and I'm glad to see that Xavier Rhodes confirms many of the things that I tell and coach DBs. Most high school DBs are coached to have a somewhat narrow base with one foot slightly back, but I tell coaches and players all of the time that THIS IS NOT A GOOD STANCE. I'm glad to see more and more DBs in the NFL are understanding that a wider base with both feet square is a faaaaaar better stance, and X Rhodes here demonstrates that. Rhodes also has an excellent one hand bump WHICH IS THE EXACT TECHNIQUE THAT I RECOMMEND TO DB COACHES AND PLAYERS AT EVERY LEVEL! The two handed bump only works against low level talent, mainly in high school and low level college. Highly skilled WRs in Division I college and the NFL are far too good to be bumped with two hands. A highly skilled WR can burn you for a TD if stick two hands out and try to bump him, so I see many DBs in NFL almost totally abandoning the bump altogether and giving most WRs free releases. Having played WR for 20 years of my life I can assure you that THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE MISTAKE, which I still see most NFL DBs still do, and they certainly pay the price for it. You can get away with not bumping many of the bigger and slower guys, but the smaller athletic guys like Antonio Brown and Odell Beckham Jr will eat you for lunch!!! IT IS ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY THAT A DB PUT HIS HANDS ON A RECEIVER AS MUCH AND OFTEN AS POSSIBLE. There is simply no way to guard a highly athletic NFL receiver unless you are able to slow him down by putting his hands on him. However, NFL receivers train themselves to beat the bump, so you can't really bump WRs with two hands, BUT YOU CAN USE ONE SINGLE HAND TO THROW HIM OFF OF HIS TIMING AND HIS ROUTE, which I see Xavier Rhodes does exceptionally well. His bump technique is absolutely excellent, nearly flawless. I always tell DBs to simply shoot with the inside hand and aim for one side of the chest, near the shoulder. This prevents receivers from building their momentum and speed, this little bump with one single hand will turn a 4.3 receiver into a 4.5 receiver every time, which will allow you to easily stay with him. It's funny because I've always told everybody that with this kind of technique you can guard a guy like Antonio Brown, because you could nullify much of his speed and quickness with quick one hand jabs, but I've always said the only guy this technique might not work well against is Julio Jones, because he's so big and strong that a single hand bump probably wouldn't be enough to slow his momentum at all, so it would be like he's getting free releases all day. And the fact that he's also really fast makes guarding this guy nearly impossible. And it's funny that X Rhodes picked out Julio Jones as the hardest guy to guard BECAUSE HE'S USING THE EXACT SAME KIND OF BUMP TECHNIQUE I'VE BEEN RECOMMENDING TO DBs FOR YEARS. The only thing I don't like that A Rhodes said was to "get his feet hot" by doing a subtle jump when the ball is snapped. Nearly every DB in the world is taught this and it feels good to them, BUT THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT RECEIVERS WANT BECAUSE IT GIVES US A CHANCE TO MISDIRECT YOU BY MAKING YOU JUMP IN THE WRONG DIRECTION. Played WR in the NFL myself and the only DB I've ever seen understand NOT TO DO THIS is Darelle Revis. Revis understands that it's much better to keep your feet planted as long as possible because it naturally keeps you from going for any fakes and being misdirected. DBs don't know that every receiver in the world is hoping a DB starts to move his feet and take that slight hop when the ball is snapped and 99% of DBs do exactly what we want them to do, because it feels more comfortable and natural for them, but actually creates a big advantage for us WRs, an advantage that many/most WRs actually depend on to get a clean release off the ball. DBs think that "getting their feet hot" actually helps them, but they don't understand that this actually helps us (WRs.) Rhodes would probably have a better time against a guy like AB though if he studied Darelle Revis film and learned not to take that hop step right when the ball is snapped, because this little hop step gives a guy like AB a chance to misdirect him with a good head and shoulder fake. If Rhodes learned this he'd probably cut AB's reception in half, because he already has excellent hand technique. I've also gotten into a lot of arguments with pro DBs about the width of their stance. I always tell them they should stand wider (like Deion Sanders.) A wider stance does many things: 1) Prevents a DB from going for fakes because it allows them to look directly at the WRs waist instead of a WR's shoulders, 2) Gives them a lower center of gravity, 3) Prevents them from false stepping [which nearly all DBs do, even in the NFL,] and 4) it puts them in their naturally most athletic position to be able to explode laterally. [Once again DBs need to look at Darelle Revis and see how he gets into his wider foot position right when the ball snaps, but does not "hop step" like X Rhodes does.] But most DBs still prefer the more narrow stance, because they were taught to do that since high school and even before. It's the "traditional" DB stance because it only works well on the lower football levels, but I believe in learning "high level" techniques from the very beginning. The only problem with the wider stance is that it prevents a DB from being able to jam with two hands - WHICH A DB SHOULD NEVER DO ANYWAY!!! Two handed jams only work against terrible receivers, usually on the high school and lower college levels. So DBs get away with exaggerated two handed jams in high school, and maybe in college, but THAT BULLSHIT WON'T FLY IN THE NFL AGAINST HIGHLY SKILLED RECEIVERS. DBs should abandon the two handed jam, even on the high school level, because it creates bad habits and bad technique that will get them burnt when they eventually face high level competition. Although the two-handed jam can be very effective on the lower football levels (especially high school,) it creates life long bad habits that most DBs never break, AND IS ALSO COMPLETELY UNECESSARY. The one-hand jam (using the inside hand) is effective on any level, even and especially the NFL, and you almost never need to throw the two-handed jam on any football level. One day soon I'm going to make some videos demonstrating these techniques and start training some DBs and WRs for the college and pro levels. Got a lot to do first but I'll get around to it someday soon.

[@dontrelldennis8563]

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[@GilchristRyan]

This was one of the most incredibly education videos I've seen on the sport, from someone who doesn't know the game very well.