How Do You Negate an Outstanding Wideout?

by: Dan Weil
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How then do you stop a receiver who can take the game away from you? We asked four expert coaches for their thoughts on the subject: Jerry Moore, head coach of defending Division I-AA champion Appalachian State University; John Wiley, his defensive coordinator; Lyle Setencich, defensive coordinator at Texas Tech University; and Gary DeLoach, defensive secondary coach at UCLA.

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In scouting and looking at films of top receivers, “The first thing you need to know is what he is capable of doing,” Moore said. “Does he run good precise routes? Do you have to be worried about him catching the ball underneath and going all the way? Is he a guy who will run past you? Does he have incredible natural ability, or is he a student of the game who knows all the c....The full article can only be seen by subscribers.
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How Do You Negate an Outstanding Wideout?