Let's Talk Ball!

• AFC East Preview: Bills, Dolphins, Patriots, & Jets Season Outlook

  *Please follow us on YouTube, subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify.—In this episode, we talk about:* An in-depth preview of the AFC East division.* Analyze the Buffalo Bills, discussing their defense and the pivotal role of Josh Allen.* The Miami Dolphins are evaluated, highlighting their offense, defense, and coaching concerns.* A detailed look at the New England Patriots covers Mike Vrabel's impact, Drake May's development, and the team's offensive and defensive outlook.* Discuss the New York Jets, focusing on their strong offensive line, run game, and potential to be a surprise team in the division.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction & AFC East Overview00:15 - Buffalo Bills Analysis: Defense and Josh Allen's Impact10:50 - Miami Dolphins Deep Dive: Offense, Defense & Coaching Concerns18:00 - New England Patriots: Vrabel's Influence, Drake May & Roster Outlook30:00 - New York Jets: Offensive Line, Run Game & Surprise Potential41:20 - ConclusionFollow Taylor on X.—» Join Felix and me each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe, like, and share articles.—© 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

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• The Soul of Football: Unpacking Analogies, Versatility, and Analyzing Coaching in the NFL

  *Please follow us on YouTube, subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify.In this episode, we talk about:* Importance of "soul" and effective analogies in sports analysis, moving beyond mere numbers.* Debate on the role of running the ball in modern football, contrasting traditional views on physicality with analytics-driven efficiency.* Discuss the evolving nature of quarterback play and the balance between passing and running in offensive strategies.* Highlight the significance of coaching and discuss how good coaches simplify complex ideas and develop schemes to maximize player versatility.* Explore the concept of a "coach tree" and the essential traits of effective teaching in football.Timestamps:00:08 - Introduction: The Soul of Sports Analysis and Analogies00:38 - The Running Game: Physicality vs. Efficiency in Modern Football01:05 - Quantifying Football: Analytics, Fantasy, and Detachment from Numbers03:03 - Why We Watch: Gambling's Influence and Cultivating Curiosity09:38 - The Evolution of Scheme: When the "Machine" Wins in the NFL11:15 - Quarterback Dominance: Elite QBs and the Path to Super Bowl Wins20:45 - Player Versatility: Spreading Value Across the Offense and Defense23:51 - Coaching as Teaching: Schematic Fluidity and "Spatial Darwinism"27:08 - The Modern Athlete: Versatility and Learning the "Why"39:09 - ConclusionFollow Anthony on YouTube.Follow Anthony on X.—» Join Felix and me each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe, like, and share articles.—© 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

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• The NFL's Top Defenses: Rankings, Player Breakdowns, & Scheme Analysis

  *Please follow us on YouTube, subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify.In this episode, we talk about:* Analysis of NFL defensive efficiency using the DVOA metric.* Detailed defensive strategies and player personnel breakdown for key teams like the Seahawks, Chargers, Steelers, and Packers.* Discussion of various defensive coverages, including Zone Coverage, Cover 3, Tampa 2, and Man-Match Quarters.* Insights into how teams are building their defensive rosters and acquiring talent.* The evolving role of defensive linemen, specifically the potential resurgence of the two-gapping nose tackle.Timestamps:0:15 - Open0:44 - 10. Seahawks3:15 - 9. Chargers6:00 - 8. Steelers12:54 - 7. Ravens & 6. Packers14:30 - 5. Lions18:07 - 4. Broncos20:00 - 3. Texans22:50 - 2. Vikings26:07 - 1. Eagles28:30 - Who to watch for in 2025: Cardinals, Patriots, Colts, Bears, Rams—» Join Felix and me each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe, like, and share articles.—© 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

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• Let's Talk Ball!: NFL Defensive Trends

  *Please follow us on YouTube, subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify.—In this episode, we discuss:* Minicamp and OTA Stats Are Bogus* Trey Hendrickson & Shemar Stewart Contract Situation* Running Back Longevity and Usage and the Need for Two Running Backs* Defensive Coverage Disguises* "Frankenstein" Coverages* Evolution of Defensive Fronts and Packages* ...and more!Timestamps:1:05 - End of Minicamp/beginning of OTAs2:08 - Hendrickson and Bengals resume talks4:55 - RBs extending primes10:00 - Coverage Disguises13:32 - Frankenstein Coverages in Buffalo15:20 - Wide 9s/More 4-down front/Penny Front19:00 - Spags' 3 Safety looks22:58 - Personnel changes on the D-line24:30 - Rams 'Cheetah' package25:55 - Creativity explosion on defense26:48 - Hybrid athletes on defense/adding value29:50 - Josh Metellus and Brian Flores32:50 - Bigger players/LBs versatility36:00 - Slot corners taking over40:00 - Blitzing on early downs44:33 - The Wave concept—» Full Trends Playlist:- College Defenses with Tyler Manes- College Offenses with Dan Casey- NFL Offenses with Bobby Peters—» Join Felix and me each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe, like, and share articles.—© 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

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• Let's Talk Ball!: College Defensive Trends with Tyler Manes

  *Please follow us on YouTube, subscribe, rate, and review us on Apple and Spotify.—In this episode, we talk about:* Rodgers finally signs with the Steelers* Nick Chubb to the Texans* Jalen Ramsey trade talk and Jaire Alexander cut. Where do they land?* Why the game is going away from RPOs to more quick game and play-action* More spot-drop closed-post coverages* The death of the basic Y-off 11 personnel offense* Jim Knowles’ three-high defense* Designed QB runs are making a comeback* …and a few more!Timestamps:1:40 - Rodgers to Steelers5:10 - Chubb to Texans9:00 - Jalen Ramsey/Jaire Alexander on the market16:13 - Tyler Manes opens17:43 - CFB moving more toward Tampa (Ohio State’s three-high version)20:45 - CFB defenses getting smarter?24:00 - Less Rip/Liz, need for blackboard coverages (spot-drop zones)28:00 - Stopping Kotelnicki and the Penn State multiple offense32:22 - The death of Y-off means more 12 personnel38:30 - Coordinators at Penn State from the Big 12Follow Tyler:X/Twitter: https://x.com/CoachTManesThe Ballmanac: https://www.theballmanac.org/» Join Felix and me each Wednesday as we dive deep into the game we love!MatchQuarters is a reader-supported publication. So, make sure to subscribe, like, and share articles.—© 2025 MatchQuarters | Cody Alexander | All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.matchquarters.com/subscribe

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