The way our DBs defend passes

[bamadwain]

And that is also the way they teach it in the NFL.

Which is why db's in the nfl rarely get called for pi gor playing this way

 

[spidermayin]

The whole in phase thing does make sense to me. This is something I will keep an eye on in the Ole Miss game. Should get plenty of opportunities to see our DBs defend passes. I am hoping we snag a couple

 

[AlexanderFan]

The whole in phase thing does make sense to me. This is something I will keep an eye on in the Ole Miss game. Should get plenty of opportunities to see our DBs defend passes. I am hoping we snag a couple

Honestly, probably not. This method of teaching defense is the best of bad options. I hate to sound like a whiner, but this pass interference nonsense has rendered very effective pass defense subject to the referee’s whim. Uncatchable balls have gone out the window. Throw a stop that hits the ground fifteen feet in front of the receiver, who happens to slow down? Pass interference. Ball hits a dB in the back who is running stride for stride with a receiver? Pass interference. Receiver stiff arms db in the chest? “Look at that separation!” Saban’s method is still the best, but insomuch as expecting a complete shutdown of passing? Not likely.

 

[B1GTide]

The whole in phase thing does make sense to me. This is something I will keep an eye on in the Ole Miss game. Should get plenty of opportunities to see our DBs defend passes. I am hoping we snag a couple

It is really hard to tell how well DBs are playing overall without the all-22 view.

 

[AlexanderFan]

It is really hard to tell how well DBs are playing overall without the all-22 view.

All we get to see is that 3/4 overhead view which makes every receiver look wide open coming in over the top like that.

 

[paulpatt48]

Please read up on this: Nick Saban schools you on how to play pass coverage | Smart Football

Thanks for posting this. Never having played football this helps me understand what to look for.

 

[UAinAthens]

Saban has addressed this many times. In phase is a bit more specific than close to the receiver, and has to do with hand placement, running in step, etc. When you consider both back shoulder throws as well, the only way to defend is to either go straight zone or look at the receiver.

The PI is a quality of official thing. As things have deteriorated, the rule has become, "if the defender is not standing with his back to the receiver, all contact is defensive PI". This was clearly indicated at Miami where the receiver obviously initiated contact, was the only one with his hands on anyone, and the DB was called for PI.

That isn't correctable by coaching technique. That is only correctable by getting better officials, which as much as we want, is not likely going to happen.

This is just my opinion, but my belief is that Saban and the coaches know and have made a business decision. They understand that we are going to get called for PI if the defender is slow to turn around. They have decided that they would rather force contested catches and they believe that in the long run, our athletes are better and we will win more often than losing. I also believe that history has proven them right.