I just learned more about football in 15 minutes than I have in 40+ years as a spectator. Feels like I’m going back to school, but it’s worth it. My 13-year-old son is so crazy into football already he’s running his own fantasy team. And winning. Nice to be able to share some of this with him on a long, lazy Sunday. Thanks, man!
As an equipment assistant for a pro team in the late 70’s, it wasn’t until I was around position meetings and film study did I realize most football fans knew little more than the final score. Great reference and insight. Thank you.
Asma Hasmalaria ... have ya seen the one where TB audible’s in the middle of the play ? I think James White was the RB - TB takes the snap & as he fakes the Handoff he tells White where he wants em .
My dad, brothers, and I had niner season tickets when you were with the team. Team struggled but I’ll never forget chanting J-T-O! J-T-O! Some of the best years of my childhood- thanks for being a part of them!
Being a fan, but someone who didn't get to play organized football, I love these videos. Gives me a lot deeper understanding, as opposed to just watching the game.
I think you were suggested to me because I watch Antonelli Baseball. It's fascinating hearing you guys break down your sports. It's also amazing to learn that it's possible for a QB to have a long career without ever having an apartment in Cleveland. Maybe you and Antonelli could do a collaboration comparing and contrasting lifestyles between the leagues. I'm sure your fans would have a ton of crossover. Keep up the great work! I'm really loving your channel!
Man, I love this channel! Mr. O'Sullivan, you do a fantastic job all around with your channel and content! Something about the way you break it down makes everything just click for me and I legitimately walk away from every video with a deeper understanding of the game. Keep up the great work sir!!
Just subscribed to this channel and I’m glad I did. Your knowledge is extremely impressive. Being a former player and offensive lineman in college hearing all of the football terms and terminology brings a smile to my face. Good stuff
I never thought anyone would explain this nor did I ever bother to search this up but it is something I see and it is something that comes to my head every time I watch and think of football seeing quarterbacks like Brady and Manning do it.
Coming from a small native reservation I was never taught any of this! Sadly all I understood was pass block and run block that’s about it! Other than that I played DE and figured hey I’ll just hit everyone that isn’t on my team and make sure it hurts! And the routes I had was “hey cut inside, or go Wide out! 🤣 Ok bro!!!
You're videos are amazing. It occurred to me that there is a subject that is hardly ever talked about. The ability of the QB to judge speed-distance-time. People always associate YAK as only the result of the receiver's ability to run after he catches the ball. But on a crossing pattern the QB needs to get the ball to the receiver on the run and quickly enough for his receiver to make his cut up-field before the linebackers get there. It may only be a half a step but that is enough to get up-field. Please do a video on this subject comparing QBs ability to do this.
During the dark ages of the San Francisco 49ers, I always loved JT and now he is on YT providing great insights. I have one question for JT. who gives the 9ers the better chance during this final stretch of the season (a healthy Jimmy G or Trey Lance)
Would love you to do a film study on Brady with some final thoughts on their season... what a run even the last like 4-5 yrs has been insane obviously a tough little stretch for them but retool, get better and healthy in the offseason. certainly an interesting time for the pats and Brady
J.T. O’Sullivan, drafted by the Saints back in 02 played on various teams like the Packers, Bears, Vikings, and Patriots just to name a few. Played professionally from 02-12. Even played in Europe with the Frankfurt Galaxy. Glad to see him still doing what he loves. Most guys get out of the league and if they don’t make the HOF you never hear anything about them again. You gotta have love for this sport because it has long term damaging effects that most don’t see for years to come. Big ups to you Mr. O’Sullivan it’s been a pleasure
Please keep doing stuff about Xs and Os. I am trying to get back into coaching and it is really helpful. Also, where can we ask questions for your Q and A vids?
JTO!!! Played for so many NFL teams, man. Huge potential and intelligent QB. Now schooling the new generation of QBs. Keep it up! Hope to see you coaching in the NFL soon. ✌️
@@eugene3484 I think he introduced himself at the beginning of the video as JT O'Sullivan. His Wiki says he played in the NFL for 9 seasons and NFL Europe for two seasons.
I’m 50 and I’ve never seen a QB do that or have so much control and understanding of what the defense was doing and what he was doing. It was phenomenal to watch.... in awe.
JT- love the channel. Was wondering if you might consider doing a deep dive into Super Bowl 51 and how exactly my Falcons gave up a 25 point lead...perhaps your analysis will help me heal LOL
Man this is the most sophisticated football channel on the internet -- you are the shit, thank you for what you do, you literally are pulling the curtain back on the coolest stuff in sports
I'm someone who doesn't watch much football, but where I work a lot of people watch it and talk about it. I'm someone who knows the core of football, but not the specifics like players and their roles, or the different set ups for plays. This video is good for learning how to learn the finer details of football. I am also trying to get into Madden 24 to play with guys at work, so these videos will also help get better at playing.
I just started watching your videos (awesome by the way) and I keep thinking you look so familiar. Then it hits me. You look and sound just like Zac (Barry Sloane) from Longmire. If anyone knows who that is lol.
Hey JT! First of all: I love your channel! Keep going with it! My question: Can you explain the difference or the basics of a zone read and a read option?
Thanks. ZR is a run only usually reading the EMLOS. And RPO is a run or pass option based off some specific defender depending on the play, front, shell.
@@TheQBSchool EMLOS = end man on the line of scrimmage, btw. Basically the defensive-end if you're playing a 4-down defensive-front or the OLB against 3-4 defenses. So, on a ZR play - if the end-man breaks inside: the QB will keep it and run outside. If the end-man breaks to outside off the snap: now you hand the ball to the RB because he should have an open gap either between the T & G or between G & C.
Awesome. Helps me understand how versatile players like Parsons or Polamalu are/were a nightmare for QBs. Blocking schemes get misdirected by where they line up. Oh - huh - now I understand disguises better too.
I would have loved if you added Philip Rivers mic’ d up play against the Texans where he called out the Texan defender 41 was the mike, “He’s the new Clowney!”, then he said toldya as it happened and busted him on how he lined up wrong in the blitz. DJ Watts remembers the play and admitting he was right? Funniest Rivers moment ever!
10:10 So, if the offense motions the TE to the left side. What are the adjustments if the defense reacts/adjusts by showing a SS blitz? Or if "Linebacker #52" suddenly comes up to the line of scrimmage? Do I stick with calling out the Will (#54) as the Mike?
J.T, I really like the videos you're doing. I love football film. I think the mental aspect of football is actually the more enjoyable part. But! Since videos like this are learning tools, I think it would really help if not only did you show the M, W, and S, but maybe show how the offense is going to block it based off the declarations. Just little lines showing LT is looking to block x, LG y, etc etc.
Hey JT - Question - Who are some of the best players you played with and against in the NFL that particularly stand out? Any defenders you really had to alter the gameplan when going against them?
I have learned to love football because of my wife thoughI wish I understood more about what was happening on the field. from play strategy to formations ectra.
Used to play mike until my freshman year of high school when my coach saw how skinny I was and put me at CB , glad other people here take (or took) it upon themselves to really fill the role of the “QB of the defense” to the extreme. I loved seeing QBs getting confused when I started screaming their audibles back at them and to my teammates like we knew what the fuck they were saying. One time I had a kid start stumbling over his words because I started a half second after him and we got a stoppage of play because he told me to shut up because he couldn’t think. That was the point. The pointing back at the QB was too easy but I still love seeing people who do it to fuck with opponents who aren’t ready for it. It’s all about mind games... really.
I've been watching Football and I consider myself very knowledgeable about it. I am curious though. If a QB or Line messes up the communication on their blocking or blocking scheme, doesn't this greatly screw up their play generally? It's not like a RB or O-Line will just go rogue from the protection that was called during that play generally, right? So sometimes, we could think of an O-Linemen being garbage or getting toasted, but wasn't that partially the protection schemes fault? (Sometimes)
Is there some sort of system in place between a quarterback and the offensive line for if a lineman on the quarterback's blind side gets beat? Will the linemen ever yell something out or anything, or does the QB just have to sense it?
Depending on how the picked play from offence fairs against the defence plus the advantage or disadvantage depending on your recognition of the linebackers and coverage will affect the out come of the play.
I used to think the the "Mike" was the guy that's NOT blitzing. Seems like the RB would be nervous about the protections changing. Thanks for the insight, John Thomas.
The best way to explain this is to say: when you call the MIKE out, it orients the template for the offensive alignments to all and everyone agrees. It’s like a pinpoint that affixes the whole scheme to an agreed upon orientation. N for north.
Hey JT, quick question, I was wondering what exactly is a college football Bowl game ? How does it work and what is the point of it ? Keep up the good job
awesome series man keep it up this is a awesome insight to the game. Why do you think some many teams are not using fullbacks in the NFL? I often hear establishing the run is important and after you establish the run you open play action. I would think a fullback would help establish the run and pass block but the NFL has seem to move away from the position.
It’s kinda like basketball if you know any of that those two guys have a knack for finding the blitzers in football the blitz is like a double team in basketball a lot of times someone is open when you do it and if it’s a good passer your in trouble. Either sport. In my amateur opinion I think that’s where Tom and Peyton make their decision this is blitz ima look quick first this is man ima look mid for someone getting beat this is zone I’m throwing short like I said that’s my amateur opinion but those guys are great decisions makers if you look at how they move they are slow with their feet but fast with their decisions that’s where Brady kills you he throws short yoh play it close he’ll bomb it on you not even deep just deep-mid the receivers do the rest
Every once in a while, a team will do a lot of 2 tight end plays for 1 or 2 or 3 seasons. Is there less importance in calling out the mike when there are 2 tight ends on a pass play? Also, is calling out the mike in a run play more important in a 2 tight end play, due to a better chance of overloading part of the defensive line with a good call?
