Unlike other football concepts where you can find multiple explanations online, this is by FAR the best that I have ever seen on this subject! I have been searching online for months for an explanation of pass pro. I've stared at so many playbooks and just couldn't get it. Thank you so much J.T. for doing this. Unlike others, you have the educational credentials that gives you the skills to instruct in a clear and concise fashion. I'm a teacher, myself, so I recognize quality!
As a Brazilian NFL fan who has been watching the game for about 15 years, you are enabling me to learn the game deeply and making me love it even more! I'm watching all the videos this channel has to offer! Thanks, JT.
I get that you were saying this was from a QB perspective but you taught this old offensive lineman a lot. At the levels I was at there was no plan for blitzes. It was have good peripheral vision and put a hat on a linebacker if you see them coming. Watching the NFL on TV line calls were intimidating. This is the position I play and I have no idea what they are doing. Now that I know a few basics it makes so much more sense to me. I have seen you say its the QB school not the OL school but you cleared up a lot for me.
@@33SportsOffical I wish. I am someone else with the same name. I did have fun the day the other Chris Long was drafted number 2 overall in the draft. 😁
I've been preparing to try out for a new pro football team in my area for a few months now. This channel has been my go-to. I've played in a few leagues before, but we never got real in depth with a lot of the concepts that are featured in this channel. Keep up the good work!⁵
As a fan, this channel is so cool. Never played football growing up. Seeing this stuff and trying to understand what the offense and QB is doing during a game is really interesting. Plus it helps with madden haha. Thank you
Best Channel I have come across since @mrweatherman. I've been an NFL fan since I saw my first SB in 1998. And wasn't very as a non-American to understand the game to the point where I understand to enjoy it. But it took a while to understand in depth details to fully understand the game and why certain calls etc, to truly love the game.. Back then when something new /something I don't understand came up and it was hindering me from enjoying the game I usually research it and the examples/explanations weren't great (because they were geared towards someone who does know about a. football to begin with) so it would take me a while to figure it out. Trust me you explain things so simply and beautifully even if you already understood, you give a better insight than any commentator or article can.
Awesome content. Really needed this to increase my knowledge of footbal up a level. You allways hear about "they're sliding this ways/that way" from commentators quickly drawing something up in between plays, but I never knew what are the rules and what does the back do. Really good stuff!
@@TheQBSchool the QB run option. I'm not entirely familiar with it but from what I know, the qb has an option of handing off the ball to the running back, or keeping the ball and running it himself
I'm 15 and I'm starting to get a huge passion for the game, but something about me is that when I get into something I want to learn all there is to know. I'm pretty confident in my knowledge so far but this play is something I'm lost on. I don't even know if I got the name right. so, a video explaining this would be amazing.
Your videos are so informative. For me the terminology is what I appreciate. If you watch enough football you start to see obvious patterns in what the offense and the Quarterback is doing. I just didn’t know how to describe it or what to call certain things. Also as many know it all armchair QBs out there who think they know football because they beat their friends in Madden online. You should have a million subscribers! I hope you get more subscribers. I’m certainly going to hype up the QB School. I’m going to say ….fine don’t believe me! Just go subscribe to QB School. Let JT tell you the truth!
The QB School as a first year coach(if we have a season) who’s been out of football since 04, this just made things make much more sense. Appreciate all the lessons.
Hi JT, I absolutely love your long form videos on quarterbacking. I'd like to make a suggestion: post edited snippets of a video like this in addition to the original. This way we get to consume your content in small bites and go direct to topics of interest. It's hard to find time to watch the whole thing sometimes. I think you will have more overall views, as well
Can’t believe I found your channel!! literally have been hooked ever since just awesome content J.T. 👍🏽 keep it coming for an aspiring football coach 🙏🏽
In the Tom call section it talks about making a base call when the “core” is covered. I’m assuming this means the guards and center? Are they considered covered since the Mike is close to the LOS? Great stuff! Keep it up!
JT, great overview of protection schemes. What about those special players that you always want doubled because of their full mode beast skills? How do you handle defensive stunts that are designed to release the beast? Both of these situations can make for a bad QB day.
How would you handle a Mug Front (walk-up Double A-Gap look) for Slide Protection? Also how would the Line handle it if the Mug bails to zone coverage? Thank you!
Love your Chanel JT… What’s the general rule for a double a gap mug… so essentially 6 guys on the line of scrimmage with two linebacker types either side of the Centre. 5/6 man protection solutions please 😍
Hey J.T. .....I'd be curious what you think of this if you have a minute to look at it: HOW TO KNOW WHEN YOU'RE HOT AND WHEN YOU'RE BLOCKED UP: If you come to the LOS and the defense is in a cover 0 shell, you're gonna be hot. If you come out in a 4 or 5 WR set, you're gonna be hot. If you come out in a 3 WR set: .....and the defense is in a single high safety shell, you're gonna be hot. .....and the defense is in a two high safety shell, you can "block it up" if you protect with 7. If you come out in a 2 WR set: .....and the defense is in a single high safety shell, you can "block it up" if you "max" protect with 8. If you call a play with Empty protection or audible to Empty protection, you're gonna be hot. If you call a play with 6 man protection: .....and the defense is in a single high safety shell, you're gonna be hot. .....and the defense is in a two high safety shell, you're gonna be hot. .....and the defense in in a three high safety shell, you're gonna be "blocked up" If you call a play with 7 man protection: .....and the defense is in a single high safety shell, you're gonna be hot. .....and the defense is in a two high safety shell, you're gonna be "blocked up" If you call a play with 8 man protection: .....and the defense is in a single high safety shell, you're gonna be "blocked up" .....and the defense is in a two high safety shell, you're gonna be "blocked up"
JT... The Lion's miss you. We need you as the quarterbacks coach. Whatdya say??? Reach out to Dan Campbell and let him know you're interested! Goff needs ya!
Hey JT, I’m a huge chargers fan and was wondering your input on Philip rivers. I know he’s not with us anymore but can you maybe explain why his gunslinger type of approach was good and bad at times. Second now with him gone can you tell us your opinion on the best fit for the bolts. Thanks JT LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!
Tough questions. I love PR. Great player and guy. I think he tried to do too much when he wasn’t on a good team. As for the future of the Chargers? No idea. Best Q available. Get lucky in the draft...
Question: why on obvious passing downs do defenses not say like up three or 4 speedy players on the same side? Would seem unblockable as it would force the QB to move around in the pocket or roll out to the opposite side (where a contain player could be). Basically my Q is why do defenses not show something more exotic than an odd or even front when there’s no threat of run
Yeah I just wondering why we don’t see more of, say, putting a fast DB right next to a 5 technique or your best pass rusher to avoid a double team/get a free runner
Great show!!! I had a question I can't find any documented evidence anywhere... Have you ever played holder for FG/XP and do you know anything the origin of the "Peter" call on a botched snap?
Hey I gotta question how much does the weight room matter for quarterbacks starting to play highschool ball or in high school ball and college just how much does the weight room matter
It matters a lot in that you absolutely have to diligently and consistently put in the hard work to maintain peak physical conditioning. In another sense, though, it matters very little because virtually EVERY high-level athlete trains a comparable amount, and thus the concept of diminishing returns comes into play. In other words, if you legitimately want to play high-level football in HS/college/beyond, you 100% need to be hitting the weight room 3-4 days a week with a WELL-STRUCTURED, CONSISTENT plan (including realistic, measurable benchmarks/goals), in addition to maintaining a proper diet to achieve/maintain a target weight + body fat %, as well as getting in at least an hour of high-intensity cardio exercise daily, and - oh, yeah - practicing/studying the game of football as many hours per week as you possibly can. Also please please please make sure you always lift with good/proper form - you'll see far better + faster results, in addition to the benefit of, y'know, not-destroying your body and/or severely injuring yourself.
At the High school level do you always start the slide from one side ie from the strong side of the formation? If we called our protection in our play call just wondering if you recommend a constant side or does it really matter as long as the oline knows where to start and the back knows what side to scan.
Hey JT, I'm interested in joining The QB School's Patreon. Quick question for you - am I able to choose which specific videos I purchase? Or can I only pay for each new video release? Super interested in what you do, but also ballin on a budget here. Thanks
Is there any benefit to having audibles built in like Mike Martz did, or is it best to let the QB make those decisions real time based on what they’re seeing?
ThePadi94 Mike Martz ran his offense with the sight adjustments and hot routes already built in. The QB doesn’t have to check to a particular route or play. Simply put, the opposite of what Peyton Manning did at the line. I hope that helps.
you have to look for All22 film. its hard to find but some channels on youtube have access to it or you need to search “all22 college” on twitter you’ll find people talking about exchanging it. You can also contact universities to see if they'll give you access.
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Unlike other football concepts where you can find multiple explanations online, this is by FAR the best that I have ever seen on this subject! I have been searching online for months for an explanation of pass pro. I've stared at so many playbooks and just couldn't get it. Thank you so much J.T. for doing this. Unlike others, you have the educational credentials that gives you the skills to instruct in a clear and concise fashion. I'm a teacher, myself, so I recognize quality!
Appreciate it, Michael. Glad you dig it.
You’ve got me excited to watch this thanks
As a Brazilian NFL fan who has been watching the game for about 15 years, you are enabling me to learn the game deeply and making me love it even more! I'm watching all the videos this channel has to offer! Thanks, JT.
Glad to hear it!
I get that you were saying this was from a QB perspective but you taught this old offensive lineman a lot.
At the levels I was at there was no plan for blitzes. It was have good peripheral vision and put a hat on a linebacker if you see them coming.
Watching the NFL on TV line calls were intimidating. This is the position I play and I have no idea what they are doing.
Now that I know a few basics it makes so much more sense to me. I have seen you say its the QB school not the OL school but you cleared up a lot for me.
Ha. Thanks for the kind words. Very cool.
Jake Longs Bro????
@@33SportsOffical I wish. I am someone else with the same name. I did have fun the day the other Chris Long was drafted number 2 overall in the draft. 😁
@@chrislong3620 try to pretend
These deep dive scheme videos are the best! Thanks for doing this!
More to come!
Coach, having never played ball (much less professionally slung from the gun), this video is a godsend. Thank you for being a fantastic teacher!
This is such a F’ing great video. I’ve been so thirsty for content in pass pro. Thanks J.T.!
Nice. Glad you dig it, Zareh.
The Tom story is hilarious
When i had running back dreams, it was a “scrap” call. Line eats up the beef, back gets the scraps.
Ha. Nice.
I've been preparing to try out for a new pro football team in my area for a few months now. This channel has been my go-to. I've played in a few leagues before, but we never got real in depth with a lot of the concepts that are featured in this channel. Keep up the good work!⁵
I've been waiting for a more in depth pass pro video, this is awesome. As much depth as you could give without becoming an O-Line coach basically.
This is great stuff Mr. O'Sullivan! I swear this is the best QB channel on UA-cam
Glad you think so!
As a fan, this channel is so cool. Never played football growing up. Seeing this stuff and trying to understand what the offense and QB is doing during a game is really interesting. Plus it helps with madden haha. Thank you
Glad you enjoy it!
More of this please !
Glad you like them. They take significantly longer to make though. We'll see.
Great stuff, JT. Thanks so much. Greetings from Brazil
Gave you the thumbs up before I could even skip the ad. You the man JT
You're the reason I'm going to start mixing up the ad placements.
The QB School 😂😂
Best Channel I have come across since @mrweatherman. I've been an NFL fan since I saw my first SB in 1998. And wasn't very as a non-American to understand the game to the point where I understand to enjoy it. But it took a while to understand in depth details to fully understand the game and why certain calls etc, to truly love the game..
Back then when something new /something I don't understand came up and it was hindering me from enjoying the game I usually research it and the examples/explanations weren't great (because they were geared towards someone who does know about a. football to begin with) so it would take me a while to figure it out.
Trust me you explain things so simply and beautifully even if you already understood, you give a better insight than any commentator or article can.
Woo hoo! Love these kinds of vids. Keep it up JT!
Thanks! Will do!
Excellent. Thanks for taking the time to explore this rare info. Very informative. Channel gets better & better
Glad you enjoy it!
Coach, that was excellent! I will be re-watching this a couple of times!
Good explanation on protection and the what the QB should understand
These are so valuable. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with everyone including a high school QB like myself!
So many times defenders came through the A and B gap Just, terrible O Line from the Jets. Thank you.
This can help me as a middle linebacker as well so I can understand what the O line is doing.
You are a great coach and teacher in these videos. Thank you, I'm learning so much it's crazy
Awesome content. Really needed this to increase my knowledge of footbal up a level.
You allways hear about "they're sliding this ways/that way" from commentators quickly drawing something up in between plays, but I never knew what are the rules and what does the back do. Really good stuff!
Glad it was helpful!
Dude you’re awesome
i'm not sure if you've done this already, but i'd love to see a video about everything there is to know on the read option. Thanks!
what is the read option. The run? or like an option route?
@@TheQBSchool the QB run option. I'm not entirely familiar with it but from what I know, the qb has an option of handing off the ball to the running back, or keeping the ball and running it himself
I'm 15 and I'm starting to get a huge passion for the game, but something about me is that when I get into something I want to learn all there is to know. I'm pretty confident in my knowledge so far but this play is something I'm lost on. I don't even know if I got the name right. so, a video explaining this would be amazing.
Great explnations, cleared up a lot for me, but I'll have to comeback for refreshers until I really really get it..THX
Your videos are so informative. For me the terminology is what I appreciate. If you watch enough football you start to see obvious patterns in what the offense and the Quarterback is doing. I just didn’t know how to describe it or what to call certain things. Also as many know it all armchair QBs out there who think they know football because they beat their friends in Madden online. You should have a million subscribers! I hope you get more subscribers. I’m certainly going to hype up the QB School.
I’m going to say ….fine don’t believe me! Just go subscribe to QB School. Let JT tell you the truth!
Awesome. Thanks.
Love the video. Could you make a video of how to know when blitzes are coming on the field? From a QB perspective and coaches perspective
I’ve been requesting this a while. You need to just join MasterClass with all these clinics.
Yes you have.
The QB School as a first year coach(if we have a season) who’s been out of football since 04, this just made things make much more sense. Appreciate all the lessons.
You are a football saint.
I learn so much from you thanks. Your the best.
Great lesson. Could you explain "Empty" protection and the best "Hot" routes that work best. Really enjoy learning from you!
Hi JT, I absolutely love your long form videos on quarterbacking. I'd like to make a suggestion: post edited snippets of a video like this in addition to the original. This way we get to consume your content in small bites and go direct to topics of interest. It's hard to find time to watch the whole thing sometimes. I think you will have more overall views, as well
Thanks for the tip!
Can’t believe I found your channel!! literally have been hooked ever since just awesome content J.T. 👍🏽 keep it coming for an aspiring football coach 🙏🏽
Killer video, very informative.
Nice, Michael. I'm glad you liked it. Appreciate ya.
Thank you bro this helps a lot, i learn a lot from your channel
Appreciate it. You’re welcome.
In the Tom call section it talks about making a base call when the “core” is covered. I’m assuming this means the guards and center? Are they considered covered since the Mike is close to the LOS?
Great stuff! Keep it up!
Yup. Essentially the base is a 5-0 call. Big on big.
JT, great overview of protection schemes. What about those special players that you always want doubled because of their full mode beast skills? How do you handle defensive stunts that are designed to release the beast? Both of these situations can make for a bad QB day.
i know a good course that examines that
Very very useful
Glad you think so!
What a video man
Glad you like
these vids are gold
Around the 13:24 mark. Pointing to the top right quadrant. What is the "P" position on defense?
Tom signal saves my life every game I swear
37:04 looks like a frog blushing 🐸
This is great info. I love the nuts+bolts of good efficient offense. Can you go over hand signals between QB and WR?
Not sure if this is all cap but I swear this guy makes me better at madden
This is such great stuff!
Great video! Question for you though...how would you call a particular protection in the actual play call?
How would you handle a Mug Front (walk-up Double A-Gap look) for Slide Protection? Also how would the Line handle it if the Mug bails to zone coverage? Thank you!
Good question. I might do a video to answer.
Love your Chanel JT… What’s the general rule for a double a gap mug… so essentially 6 guys on the line of scrimmage with two linebacker types either side of the Centre. 5/6 man protection solutions please 😍
I know a good course
Hey J.T. .....I'd be curious what you think of this if you have a minute to look at it:
HOW TO KNOW WHEN YOU'RE HOT AND WHEN YOU'RE BLOCKED UP:
If you come to the LOS and the defense is in a cover 0 shell, you're gonna be hot.
If you come out in a 4 or 5 WR set, you're gonna be hot.
If you come out in a 3 WR set:
.....and the defense is in a single high safety shell, you're gonna be hot.
.....and the defense is in a two high safety shell, you can "block it up" if you protect with 7.
If you come out in a 2 WR set:
.....and the defense is in a single high safety shell, you can "block it up" if you "max" protect with 8.
If you call a play with Empty protection or audible to Empty protection, you're gonna be hot.
If you call a play with 6 man protection:
.....and the defense is in a single high safety shell, you're gonna be hot.
.....and the defense is in a two high safety shell, you're gonna be hot.
.....and the defense in in a three high safety shell, you're gonna be "blocked up"
If you call a play with 7 man protection:
.....and the defense is in a single high safety shell, you're gonna be hot.
.....and the defense is in a two high safety shell, you're gonna be "blocked up"
If you call a play with 8 man protection:
.....and the defense is in a single high safety shell, you're gonna be "blocked up"
.....and the defense is in a two high safety shell, you're gonna be "blocked up"
Sorry. I’m not reading all that.
@@TheQBSchool I might be overthinking things a bit, lol
Can you break down pass protection vs stunt blitzes and other disguised pressures like crashing, stunts, fakes?
Thanks JT!
You bet!
Great video! How does putting the back into a route change things? Slide to one of the middle backers and have to read 2 hots to each side outside?
hey can you please explain the read-option, how dual threat qbs function exactly, and when exactly a qb knows to scramble?
JT... The Lion's miss you. We need you as the quarterbacks coach. Whatdya say??? Reach out to Dan Campbell and let him know you're interested! Goff needs ya!
Maaan thank you so much for this explanation, but I still have one question on these pass pros where you're going towards the Will who is the Mike?
Do you do any football clinics. I want to start to coach football at a Volenteers level, but I would like to know if you have set clinics scheduled?
Now I have suddenly become curious as to how run blocking contrasts to pass blocking? Do they still do slides?
Lotta info JT
I often wonder: is there any NFL quarterbacks that watch this channel?
i do too lol i'm curious
Doubt.
@@TheQBSchool terrorists do though.
I ain’t no nfl quarterback but I play high school ball and I’ve learned a lot about my footwork and how to fix it
If they don’t it’s simply because they don’t have the free time....
Is there a time after going through all this to audible to a run play?
I need to watch this video a few times, thanks to my A.D.D. lol
O line might be the second must difficult position. Gotta be smart.
Yup.
I'd probably say difficult = corner. Mentally challenging = OL.
How you handle 6 man front (double a gap)?
Hey JT, I’m a huge chargers fan and was wondering your input on Philip rivers. I know he’s not with us anymore but can you maybe explain why his gunslinger type of approach was good and bad at times. Second now with him gone can you tell us your opinion on the best fit for the bolts. Thanks JT LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!
Tough questions. I love PR. Great player and guy. I think he tried to do too much when he wasn’t on a good team. As for the future of the Chargers? No idea. Best Q available. Get lucky in the draft...
Question: why on obvious passing downs do defenses not say like up three or 4 speedy players on the same side? Would seem unblockable as it would force the QB to move around in the pocket or roll out to the opposite side (where a contain player could be). Basically my Q is why do defenses not show something more exotic than an odd or even front when there’s no threat of run
They do. But there are still only so many gaps/rush lanes. Plus, teams will still run.
Yeah I just wondering why we don’t see more of, say, putting a fast DB right next to a 5 technique or your best pass rusher to avoid a double team/get a free runner
Really good
Great show!!! I had a question I can't find any documented evidence anywhere... Have you ever played holder for FG/XP and do you know anything the origin of the "Peter" call on a botched snap?
Use to it being a fire call in that sit. Peter or Poison is usually a punt where the punting return team needs to get away from the ball.
28:32 on to cincinatti
Hey I gotta question how much does the weight room matter for quarterbacks starting to play highschool ball or in high school ball and college just how much does the weight room matter
Depends
It matters a lot in that you absolutely have to diligently and consistently put in the hard work to maintain peak physical conditioning. In another sense, though, it matters very little because virtually EVERY high-level athlete trains a comparable amount, and thus the concept of diminishing returns comes into play.
In other words, if you legitimately want to play high-level football in HS/college/beyond, you 100% need to be hitting the weight room 3-4 days a week with a WELL-STRUCTURED, CONSISTENT plan (including realistic, measurable benchmarks/goals), in addition to maintaining a proper diet to achieve/maintain a target weight + body fat %, as well as getting in at least an hour of high-intensity cardio exercise daily, and - oh, yeah - practicing/studying the game of football as many hours per week as you possibly can.
Also please please please make sure you always lift with good/proper form - you'll see far better + faster results, in addition to the benefit of, y'know, not-destroying your body and/or severely injuring yourself.
At the High school level do you always start the slide from one side ie from the strong side of the formation? If we called our protection in our play call just wondering if you recommend a constant side or does it really matter as long as the oline knows where to start and the back knows what side to scan.
No
Hey JT, I'm interested in joining The QB School's Patreon. Quick question for you - am I able to choose which specific videos I purchase? Or can I only pay for each new video release? Super interested in what you do, but also ballin on a budget here. Thanks
No. But once you sign up you get the back logged catalog though.
What was your most favorite stadium to play and what is your least favorite stadium?
After watching this one, your other video, "Why Do Quarterbacks Point Out the Mike Linebacker?" is so much easier to understand!
Thanks, Michael. I hope both are medium easy to understand...I hope.
So “going to” a LB means that One of the five OLs has a specific responsibility to pass block that LB
yes X O all day, man football is so complicated !
Why aren't you coaching
What is the running back 'dual'?
don't i say in the video?
Is there any benefit to having audibles built in like Mike Martz did, or is it best to let the QB make those decisions real time based on what they’re seeing?
Depends on system and players. Hard to give answer one way or other.
AD Gee could you explain those built in Audibles?
ThePadi94 Mike Martz ran his offense with the sight adjustments and hot routes already built in. The QB doesn’t have to check to a particular route or play. Simply put, the opposite of what Peyton Manning did at the line. I hope that helps.
Oyasumi The crazy part is the cowboys used this style of offense in 7 of Troy Aikman’s 12 years and they won Super Bowls
Oyasumi Remember Martz was the coordinator of the greatest show on turf that won a super bowl.
link doesnt work. cant find it elsewhere either...
Link for what?
Wow! Pass protection sounds a lot like social distancing ✌️😉👍
It's not passive.
how do you find college film? i have NFL Game Pass but that only limits you to NFL film.
Depends. Lots of different sources.
The QB School can you give me any? i’ve looked for hours and couldn’t find any.
you have to look for All22 film. its hard to find but some channels on youtube have access to it or you need to search “all22 college” on twitter you’ll find people talking about exchanging it. You can also contact universities to see if they'll give you access.
samelmudir thank you. i didn’t even think of looking in twitter
Make timestamps!
Maybe someday.
They don't. The centers have to smack them around.
Joking
😑
Lamar can
Jesus skip to 2:55 when he actually gets into the topic