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Cody Alexander
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · Aug 4
Tired of surface-level analysis?

Go beyond the broadcast & understand the game deeper.

For coaches wanting to win & fans seeking the why, MatchQuarters is your defensive think tank.

MQ provides detailed breakdowns that turn complex football ideas into clear, actionable insights.

Link below.
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 3h
Bumping this after the 7th sack on the day.

Mugged front isolated the Jets' LT on Bonitto... 💥
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 6h
Getting close to kickoff in London...

Changing the Math: How the Broncos Generate Elite Pressure Without Blitzing

👉 Creating Layers

Read Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/broncos-pa...
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 4h
One evolution within the Broncos defense over the past few weeks has been Joseph's use of Hufanga as a blitzer.

Just got the sack on Fields & has disrupted a few runs as a blitzer..
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 4h
I know! 😂
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 4h
Find the nail.

Hammer it.
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 4h
You can just feel it through the TV. 😂
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 4h
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 4h
Yes! 😂
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 4h
Kurt Warner is fighting for his life to keep it professional in the booth...

Gonna be a fun 2nd Half. 😂
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 6h
👉 Why do defenses use Stubbie-4?

Watch Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/film-analy...
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 6h
Defending Trips (3x1) from a Quarters-based pressure.

👉 How do you handle the #3 receiver when sending a 5-man pressure from a two-high shell?

Here's a simple adjustment...

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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 6h
MatchQuarters Anatomy of a Pressure:

The Chicago Bears' Cross-Dog "Eyes" Blitz

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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 6h
Getting close to kickoff in London...

Changing the Math: How the Broncos Generate Elite Pressure Without Blitzing

👉 Creating Layers

Read Now! | www.matchquarters.com/p/broncos-pa...
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 1d
Panthers running Base (3-4) & sending the Mike through the B-gap vs. a Pistol Split Zone by the Dolphins.

👉 Simple & effective run-down pressure attacking the TE side of the formation (away from the passing strength, too).
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 1d
| Resources |

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- '21 Dolphins: matchquarters.com/p/miamis-7-o...

- '21 UCLA: matchquarters.com/p/tag-youre-...
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 1d
Jaguars running Vikings DC Brian Flores's "Bengals Hawk" for a pick-6 on the goal line vs. the Chiefs.

The two interior defenders to the slide will "pop" with vision on the QB.

Mahomes didn't see Lloyd because he came from he slide side & underneath the route.
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d
No... But that's also why this is drilled by most teams in America.

Called Stumble-Bum
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d
Breaking Down "Stubbie-4" Coverage

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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d
Chiefs running an "inside" Fire Zone for a sack vs. the Jaguars.

👉 CB + Will, DE COPs (Contain Rush)

This is one of Spags' favorite pressure paths.

Can run it as a Fire Zone or Quarters Pressure (Tango).
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d
Jaguars running weak rotation Cover 3 from a 2-High shell vs. the Chiefs.

"Games" stunt up front with the pocket break (Exit) away from the rotation.

This flushes the QB away from the initial read of the Deep Cross (which has a backstop).
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d
Quarters Pressures: How to Defend 3x1 Formations

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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d
Colts running "Saw" (Pinch) 0 vs. the Raiders in the low Red Zone.
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d
Punch The Pocket!!!

The Peanut Punch strikes again. 💥
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d
Film Analysis: Breaking Down "Stubbie-4" Coverage

Learn why top defenses are evolving past traditional 'Stubbie' rules to better defend the pass.

A lesson from the LA Rams.

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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d
100% ... This was inevitable.

As I've always said:

"Penn State gon' Penn State." 😂
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Cody Alexander @matchquarters.bsky.social · 2d
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