15 Jan 2010, 10:36am by Mike Tanier
This week, Mike Tanier looks at the matchup of the Kurt Warner Show against Sean Payton's quantum calculus of formations, as well as the generational disconnect caused in Baltimore by a Ravens-Colts playoff game. The Saturday previews are linked above, the Sunday previews are here.
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11 Jan 2010, 01:45pm by Bill Barnwell
Go chat with Mike Tanier at the New York Times's Fifth Down Blog right now!
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08 Jan 2010, 12:44pm by Mike Tanier
Here are Mike Tanier's matchup previews for the New York Times. Saturday is linked above, Sunday can be found here.
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02 Jan 2010, 11:36pm by Doug Farrar
The final Washington Post animated breakdown of the 2009 season details how the Redksins could use tight end motion to augment their abysmal pass protection and open up opportunities downfield. Thanks to Chris Rukan for making those animations look so exceptional, and to Emil Steiner and Gene Wang for the opportunity to contribute.
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01 Jan 2010, 03:27pm by Mike Tanier
The fewer teams still in playoff contention, the more Mike Tanier jokes. Always a good thing. Plus: Five reasons for optimism in Detroit, without even mentioning Jim Schwartz!
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01 Jan 2010, 03:21pm by Mike Tanier
Mike Tanier on why nobody cares about stat milestones in the NFL. (Free registration required.)
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27 Dec 2009, 08:41am by Doug Farrar
This week's animated play diagram for the Washington Post details how the Redskins might counter clearout concepts with disguised and delayed blitzes.
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26 Dec 2009, 01:24pm by Mike Tanier
This week, learn the Bills' signature play, the new Favre veto rules, and the equalizing force that has brought Tom Brady down to the level of mere mortals. (Hint: It cries.)
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21 Dec 2009, 05:24pm by Doug Farrar
This week's animated play breakdown in the Washington Post details one way the Giants are adding bodies to their front four to shore up outside contain and enhance their pass rush.
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18 Dec 2009, 04:42pm by Mike Tanier
This week in Mike Tanier's New York Times matchups column: The Packers and Steelers play "Freaky Friday," the Cowboys play "Find a Kicker," and the Jets play "Rollerball."
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