The Hidden Technique of Nick Bosa

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0:00 What makes a good pass rusher?
0:57 Bosa's variety of pass rush moves
1:37 The "Side Scissors" Move
4:14 The Importance of STANCE!
7:18 Reading pre-snap tells from OL
11:53 Is Bosa the DPOY?

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[@findacure520]

Brett’s patron community is the best 🫡

[@donaldsimmons4526]

Great video, OL/DL videos that focus on nuance and technique are content gold man. Get in on it, why not

[@elizabethmontenegro]

Greetings from Lima Peru 🇵🇪

[@Conker.]

hidden so well you couldn't even see it in the playoffs

[@sequel_R4]

went to middle school with Nick. he was like 6'1-6'2 in the 8th grade. when they asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up, he said "NFL player" and everyone kinda collectively went "yeah that's 100% happening"

[@vortexgaming8761]

😂😂

[@drodriguez3935]

Were you guys (an the school) aware of his father being a football player at the time of him saying that? I just was 💭 wondering

[@antonioalejandrocaroalvare5864]

Source: please believe me bro

[@felixk1843]

@@antonioalejandrocaroalvare5864 so u think its entirely impossible for anyone to have gone to school with Nick Bosa?

[@sequel_R4]

@@antonioalejandrocaroalvare5864 i mean, if you ever run into the guy, ask him where he went to middle school. he was a mid-year transfer at Sunrise Middle in Fort Lauderdale. i don't know why you think i'd construct this elaborate lie lol

[@spencersmith4373]

Bosa is a monster, his hamstrings in that training video are insane.

[@coreymunroe8073]

His calves too! It's insane.

[@chiggsytube]

@@coreymunroe8073 I can't stop looking at that shit. He starts moving EVEN IN SLO MO and it's fascinating to me

[@Ian00003]

His legs are massive

[@claytonreid996]

Hamstrings looking like the cables cranes use to lift boats I stg

[@omarw007]

Gotta say Nick Bosa is basically a more Athleyic version of his brother and his brother Joey is a technical master with impressive physical activity

[@Killacam1992]

**Cries in Chargers fan**

[@gmony1552]

@Cam Kupka Don't cry man. Joey is still awesome when healthy. Ya'll just need a new athletic training staff or a voodoo doctor to uncurse your team.

[@markelscott100]

@@Killacam1992 chargers need health ur dangerous when healthy

[@CreamyPesto505]

@@Killacam1992 Fellow Chargers fan, there's not much to cry about right now outside of the injury and he's close by all reports. But the dude is nasty. Arguably the best hands at the position in the league.

[@jashash7213]

Yeah

[@TexasDragon]

I see what you did here Brett. Two positive videos about the 49ers so the curses can cancel each other out. What would we do without you man

[@ajdembroski7529]

He said on Bootleg that he fully expects a meteor to hit the Bay Area this week.

[@raj8294]

@@ajdembroski7529 we’ve had a couple earthquakes this week lol

[@t4d0W]

@@ajdembroski7529 Man thats less of a Kollman curse than a Kyle Shanahan prophecy fulfillment. Remember that one Sunday presser where he was like 'I don't expect us to be here this coming Sunday'. Bret is just an emissary to Kyle being the 4th horseman of the apocalypse.

[@izzuddin4540]

i really hope so i realy like this Broke Purdy, and I want Lion - 49ers NFC championship match up

[@obadiahplainman8897]

Lions ain’t making playoffs, unfortunately

[@pcteee]

Generational talent. He's one of the few pinnacles in regards to his position and sport. Obviously we can see the physical attributes, but that also came with work and discipline. However, he's also got the smarts and is a student of the game and has been working on his craft. His stance and the way it's loaded so he doesn't waste any steps on either foot. That's not by accident. He's putting it all together, the athleticism, explosiveness, intelligence, technique and the instincts, too. Nick Bosa is a complete player and he's doing it at a hall of fame level.

[@brendonbuffaloe8830]

He is not a generational talent. Actually, talent wise he’s not even a top 30-40 EDGE. He’s just maximized his potential in ways others haven’t which is why he’s elite. Myles Garrett is a generational talent

[@Yaahboi52]

@@brendonbuffaloe8830 valid point. Which makes it more impressive.

[@natetalksfootball8764]

"where I was at training camp this past august" *glances over at twitter in no particular direction*

[@waterrl2]

I'm watching the part about false steps, and as a track guy that's really similar to a problem a lot of sprinters have in their starts myself included) where you take that false step to push back into the blocks instead of being fully loaded like Bosa is. edit: lol just got to the part where you compared the back hand to a track start, everything is similar to a 3-point (or without blocks) start in track biomechanically

[@michaelb1761]

Watching you compare his pass rush with another edge rusher reminded me of something Mike Golic said years ago about Reggie White. The D-Line coach asked Reggie to demonstrate one of his pass rush moves and explain it for the rest of the D-Line. Reggie showed the move, but couldn't describe it because he just did it. I wonder if Bosa is the same and that's just how he does it, or if he practiced not having that little hitch and getting off the ball faster.

[@davidk6269]

Thank you, Brett for another wonderful analysis. I love how you talk about the hard-to-notice details of technique (like Bosa's hip positioning) that make all the difference. Nick Bosa is my favorite current defensive player, so this was especially fun for me to watch. Happy holidays.

[@gabrielleite32]

Yeah man, learning how defenses work is probably the hardest thing for a casual/newer fan of the NFL and Brett's breakdowns certainly help a lot. Super interesting, really. Also, as a Chiefs' fan I have a strange relationship with Bosas, lol, but man, they're fun to watch, even if most ot the time they wreck our OL.

[@AGoldenShow]

I learn so much about the game from you that I don't learn anywhere else. Thanks for the content Brett

[@blindleader42]

As a Seahawks fan, I thank you on behalf of my blind side tackle for this valuable training film. It will be fun to watch the twice a year Bosa/Cross match up every year.

[@msimonmw]

As a Niners fan, I say I can't wait to have fun watching this matchup

[@zeekwilaby1066]

Lmao cross got fucking owned The rivalry between the niners and Seattle isn’t gunna be fun for u clowns Y’all can’t play in the same fucking field as us lol we completely embarrassed y’all twice this year U don’t have a fucking chance

[@blindleader42]

@@zeekwilaby1066 Sure, Jack. Everything stays exactly as it is right now, forever. I realize it's common for someone like you, who was obviously born yesterday, to believe that.

[@keahnsardinha4770]

I think Abraham Lucas could have solid reps against him too 👍

[@richboss_]

I've noticed Bosa switching to his outside foot since his rookie year. Never knew what that meant but now I know. Love your videos Brett.

[@brendonbuffaloe8830]

Now can you please do a video talking about how Myles Garrett is the best EDGE in the last 20 years? According to PFF: Highest win rate in pass rush snaps against the hardest matchups in the league.

[@samuelmey2052]

Yeah I remember playing against him back in high school. He played for st. Thomas aquinas and I played for nova which were in the same division. At the time he was a sophomore starting on varsity. I remember my coach saying “Nick is better than Joey” and at that time seemed crazy since Joey was already at Ohio state ( think he was a freshman or sophomore). Crazy how bad we got destroyed that game lol

[@astrostar49]

Thanks for doing this video. It's remarkable that Jimmy G's injury in 2018 basically allowed Nick Bosa to become a 49er. He's on a HOF trajectory, and at the end of the day might be the most recognized 49er to wear #97, which is saying something since Bryant Young was also a hell of a player.

[@georgegarcia4214]

Jimmys injury in 2018 was a blessing in disguise.

[@mattrenfro2718]

Love the breakdown Brett, as a Niners’ fan it’s been an absolute blast to watch Bosa go to work all year and the breakdown of the nuances of his technique is the icing on the cake 👍

[@ThatBeansDude]

Dude, thank you for the time you took for this and every video. When people take time to describe the sport at this level of detail, it isn't just incredibly fascinating, it's so easy to feel like I'm actually learning newer things about football then 98% of the things I see from every major sports channel.

[@owenhuisman3438]

I played DE/OLB for the duration of my time playing football (Cut short in college due to shoulder injury), the most underrated aspect of Bosa's game is his weight distribution & movement. Elite athlete, but a technically elite beast as well.

[@huuuuuuhhhhhh69]

His footwork is amazing. Also that track start stance is smart

[@s.langhorneclemens8877]

Excellent content and insights. This is really enhancing the football experience for me. I love the nomenclature for the different techniques. The "Howard Mudd" technique versus the angle set for the tackle. The double scissors, the foot position, and the efficiency of motion truly seem to make Bosa different. Seems like footwork is so important to every position. This is a higher level of knowledge about the game that I really appreciate. Thank you very much for your hard work in putting this together! Thumbs up'd and subscribed!

[@cyclopsboi]

a great breakdown, also been really enjoying the work you have put in on the nfl youtube channel

[@findacure520]

Legend says Grant Cohn doesn’t agree bc how could you understand bosa’s form in only 3 days?

[@TheBonzerBunny]

True. If Grant can't understand their basic offensive concepts after being there for the whole time, how could Kollmann see more than that in less time? Seems impossible.

[@bobrickleson2087]

Cohn is a joke - I don’t believe he’s a Niners fan. I think he’s a Seahawks fan trolling

[@MiguelJimenez-uc3yz]

@@bobrickleson2087 He's just a troll following in daddy's footsteps. Using clickbait and controversy to drive up traffic to his channel, page, or articles. And the worst part is that dumbasses take the bait. He understands that there are plenty of idiots just waiting for someone who appears to be speaking for them. And he's more than happy to take advantage of them

[@markelscott100]

The fact he wanted josh allen that's in Jacksonville rn is crazy to me still

[@markelscott100]

@@bobrickleson2087 oh word is he isn't he just covers us

[@TrainWreck42]

Thanks for the awesome analysis and video, Brett! Glad you got to come out to the Bay!

[@tarrerdome]

Absolutely superb dissertation @BrettKollerman!!! Once again you were intimate and erudite with a very intricate yet important part of what makes the game of football what it is, and you gave organized and lucid reasoning on why this is a great defense and why Nicholas Bosa is the odds on DPOY.

[@danielnelson2963]

Love this type of content. Thanks for making great videos, Brett!

[@dillondittemore1102]

Stance and get off are so key to your setup. I love how you touch strongly on that.

[@gatorboy21king]

*lights candles and sprinkles salt around computer* gotta keep the negative energy that will escape this video contained

[@mrniceguystylehigh]

😂

[@abdulmu6931]

Excellent breakdown! Just makes me give that much more credence to great players. Its truly a game primarily being waged in the mind and secondarily being fought physically.

[@B166ER2K6]

Love seeing the technical side of things. Have a happy and safe holiday season!

[@JHooves714]

Great video! I’ve been watching football for a long time and haven’t seen a breakdown quite like yours. Editing, Pacing, quality, it’s all here. Keep up the amazing work!

[@asdasd-jb4sx]

Btw, whenever Brett says something like "we are gonna go deep into the weeds on.." is when I get my first sip of whatever I am drinking, in full confidence of the satisfaction I going to get the next few minutes. It's those little moments I call quality of life - so yeah.. thank you Brett

[@cadonuno1]

Thanks so much for covering my favorite player! Bosa is the reason I fell in love with football!

[@etherico3041]

Something tells me bosa either used to do sprints in track or he has trained with high level 100m sprinters. His start and the power he generates in the first 2 steps is 🤯

[@Archimedes115]

Man, that hit below the belt with Correa 😂😂😂

[@cezarriomcqueen7070]

Hes a modern JJ watt. Size, Strong, flawless technique, athletic, smart enough to adjust and execute stunts, and hes versatile enough to play both end positions and inside.

[@indigosnow_]

love your videos Bret. Super rad. keep on keepin on

[@HarleyLatex]

Love the detail in this video :) this was one of the best

[@Bkprovow]

I love the analysis as always but Brett's turn of phrase is truly a delight in every one of these videos.

[@edzachary8657]

What great footage from training camp that first step he takes that hamstring coiling up is insane looking great video bud you got a new subscriber

[@jasonweaver2566]

Great video I always enjoy learning from your experience

[@kirilkiril7436]

I truly wish I had this stuff back in high school. Thanks for the great content you out out

[@MattyIce79]

been waiting for this for a long time 👑👑

[@dapperhobo7264]

Love videos about defense like this! Can't get enough of them

[@Hiiipower49]

13 minutes of Brett’s voice with 13 minutes of Nick Bosa plus my morning coffee is a great way to start my day

[@asdasd-jb4sx]

excellent analysis as always Brett, thank you.

[@packofwolves9666]

Very good breakdown for the casual fan with some good bits for even a veteran coach

[@mikejones4322]

Appreciate all the work you put into your videos. Happy Holidays. Would be cool to see a Micah video as well. Being as they're probabably 1 and 2 for DPOY

[@redreoicy6698]

I like to compare running with the hips pointed at the qb like a car drifting around a corner. Also if you've never run around a corner like this you should try it out it's quite fun. (Turn your hips before you reach the corner)

[@MechanisCaduceus]

I've learned so much more about the game of football through your content. It goes to show, even to this analytics hawk, numbers just aren't everything.

[@patrickmarcantoni3598]

Incredibile how good you are in studying and explaining this sport. You help me a lot

[@levisnyder6585]

I can’t overstate how much enjoy these deep dives into technique. Thank you, Brett!

[@christianperry9187]

It amazes me how he can run the way he does without blowing his knees out. Then again you can run pretty much anyway you want when your quads are the size of a thanksgiving turkey.

[@tristannichols8158]

Love your work man

[@tiannagandy]

Holy crap Brett! 😆 This video was soo good! 🔥 It really feels like you've found your stride with your content! 😁

[@mitchellapple9184]

Great stuff as always

[@frankl3518]

Great video. I understand u make these videos for all fans, looking to gain knowledge about the game. I think you should have videos where you really nerd out as well tho. This to me was more in detail than alot of your other videos and I loved it

[@ToshyFroDoc]

If it hasn't been said already - the new thumbnails are awesome! Great video as always, thanks for teaching us technique matters.

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Thanks for an good breakdown of Nick Bosa's technique. Bosa is one of the best athletes in the NFL, BUT he's also one of the best technicians in the NFL. The results are exactly what you show.

[@kylezer6083]

Another incredible video, thanks Brett!

[@evangelist3743]

Love the video Brett! You mentioned a while back about putting something out on Cover 5, is that still in the plans?

[@barclaypierre740]

MAD MAXX BETTA 🏴‍☠️

[@ericmilton4711]

Great content as always!

[@domcorleone8246]

great tips and analysis 🤙🏼 Should think about coaching Brotha, the knowledge is there

[@thimmoftw7847]

Love all the episodes that are more focused on defense, as that's the part of the game i understand the least.

[@12nunsss42]

As a sf giants fan, that made me die inside a little bit Brett…too soon

[@BrettKollmann]

Gotta laugh to hide the tears 😂

[@samuelcausey59]

Fantastic analysis Brett, as always, would love to see a commanders video Scary Terry who never gets enough love!!! Keep on make amazing content and GO DERS

[@quintonhollis4666]

The dude has the craziest arms and shoulders. He doesn't look real in person. His arms just look like legs from a smaller, but equally ripped, version of himself.

[@samrosendahl392]

Lmao

[@mattmcgowan2668]

Great video. Nice work!!!

[@chasenicholson237]

Let’s get Brett to 400k subs baby been here since before 40k

[@adammurphy5350]

Good analysis as always, can't help but notice in that Rams / 49ers clip, how Cam Akers probably should have chipped Bosa there, but bro didn't even try

[@ExposingFootballFallacies]

Bro you make fantastic videos been a supporter since 2018 obviously fantastic vid per usual

[@BrettKollmann]

I appreciate that!

[@Oneklickmedia]

Damn I already have mad love for Bosa but this video just gave me so much more insight on how technical he gets. Great job

[@CreepySunny]

This is a awesome breakdown 😁

[@purplejuice476]

Love Bosa's effort! Following through on every play, even if its just to touch the QB

[@Tech-Touchdowns-And-Taps]

Such a great video. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@okGDJ]

Was awesome having him and his brother come through Columbus!

[@gardeningtipsyoutubechannel]

Would love to see a video on how the two best receivers in this last draft class are stuck in absolute qb hell. Zach wilson and jameis/dalton slinging absolute poop to incredible talents

[@kentakemoto662]

I think his motor is insane as well. Just never gives up on a play

[@jplovecchio6346]

Love these

[@187twill]

I played pop Warner with Nicky.. he's been a beast

[@absoluteego]

that training ground footage shows that basically these guys are trained the exact way as competition dogs.

[@derekwilliams4996]

He's a stud, hope he gets his well deserved bag this offseason.

[@seanproctor]

Bosa is now the betting favorite for DPOY, and he should win the award.

[@andrewhudec5054]

Love bosa! Great breakdown!

[@ianharbaugh930]

Gotta love that Euro-step he does

[@ryanevong928]

Interesting that you brought up the hitch in step for some other players. As a RB in high school I used to do that until my coach corrected me on it. Every second counts.

[@koukiman1217]

very well broken down. great job

[@MiguelJimenez-uc3yz]

Bosa has more muscle in his legs than I have in my entire body. And I'm pretty big dude. But God damn Bosa. Dude looks like he has comic book character legs

[@teacheris15minuteslatesowe29]

I wonder if NFL teams watch Brett’s videos to help prepare them for an upcoming opponent

[@FloppelDoppel]

Welp there goes the 9rs winstreak…

[@cordeavenson1915]

Can you do a vid breaking down micah? Love the defensive breakdowns

[@SuperLooneyrooney]

went to the joint Vikings/49ers practices this past summer and watched Bosa vs Darrisaw matchups and Darrisaw held his own against Bosa. Not saying Darrisaw "won" by any means but he did pretty good and he has gotten even better throughout the year. He has the agility, flexibility and strength to match up w Bosa. Will be interesting to watch if these 2 teams meet in the postseason. No weakness in Bosa's game at all but it seems that teams that chip him off the line or play physical w him he can get frustrated. The guy is phenomenal though and is a pleasure to watch. He hustles every play even if the ball is going opposite him

[@bmartin6493]

I wish I knew about this channel when I was in High School lol. Wouldn’t have changed my career path, but definitely woulda helped immensely just being better at the sport i love just by breaking down film and shit

[@tylerderose6871]

The biggest question I have is when both are healthy who are you taking, T.J. Watt or Nick Bosa? And is this like a 1a) 1b) type situation for the title of best edge rusher (maybe even best pass rusher) between Watt & Bosa? And my other question is, if both continue on this trajectory are they future hof'ers?

[@TwistedLiquid]

these are the best videos on the planet

[@dizzye840]

You deserve oh so many more subs

[@SterlingDelta]

sub 100th like lfg, keep up the great content man, always love to see how you present this depth of information

[@BrettKollmann]

Thank you, I’m glad you like it!

[@IVIRUNIVERSE]

here i was watching this video, enjoying the breakdown and learning the in-depth tricks to his game thinking and while the sponsor was being accredited. Me; "i really like this guy, he really puts in his work and how he explains things makes it really easy to like him, i think-" brett; "you can go see carlos correa in pers- i mean.." me; "you son of a b-" 🤣🤣🤣

[@imwithyou38]

bosas reaction time is also amazing