Rams head coach Sean McVay admitted that Cooper Kupp should not have been in the game while the Rams were down 17 points with less than two minutes to go against the 49ers in Week 8, but it is a group effort to make sure those things don’t happen, as Coach Pagano and Phillips explain […]
Texans Tried, but No Stopping King Henry, Titans
For the fourth time in his career, Tennessee running back Derrick Henry ran for over 200 yards against the division rival Houston Texans. The 33rd Team’s Coach’s Room of Chuck Pagano and Wade Phillips breaks down the latest dismantling of the Houston defense with Charles Davis, and how this performance was even more impressive given […]
Now You Know: Buccaneers Could’ve Avoided Linderbaum’s Pancake on Devin White
A tough game for Tampa Bay linebacker Devin White Thursday was highlighted by a moment where White was on the receiving end of a pancake block from Baltimore center Tyler Linderbaum. But breaking down the film for The 33rd Team’s Now You Know series, Wade Phillips explains why the White-Linderbaum pairing could have been prevented […]
Don’t Blame Just Tom Brady for Buccaneers’ Struggles
While the attention has largely gone to quarterback Tom Brady, all the blame for Tampa Bay’s struggles this season might not rest on the legendary quarterback’s shoulders. Looking at the Buccaneers’ recent losses, Wade Phillips doesn’t see Brady getting the support he needs from other areas of his team, specifically an NFL-worst ground game and […]
Coach’s Room: How to Integrate a Newly Traded Player Midseason
Charles Davis, Wade Phillips and Chuck Pagano discuss how teams integrate new players into a game plan midseason. With a guy like Christian McCaffrey, you must insert him day one!
Colts Bench Matt Ryan, Sam Ehlinger Gets His Shot
Charles Davis, Wade Phillips and former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano discuss Frank Reich’s decision to bench Matt Ryan in favor of the second-year quarterback Sam Ehlinger, both the reasons behind the switch, and what the position looks like moving forward for Indy.
Ravens’ Defense Must Improve Ability to Hold a Lead
The Baltimore Ravens’ defense is not what it used to be, but that is no excuse for the leads they are blowing. Meanwhile, up next for them, the Browns are coming in hungry for a win after struggling against the New England Patriots.
Contenders Like Bengals, Bucs Poised to Rise From 3-3 Herd
There are a lot of 3-3 teams in the NFL right now, in the double digits, ranging from presumed Super Bowl contenders like the Rams, Buccaneers, and Bengals to early-season surprises like the Seahawks and Falcons. The 33rd Team’s Coach’s Room looks at the array of teams sitting at .500 through six weeks, deciding which […]
Should the Patriots Stick With Bailey Zappe over Mac Jones?
New England Patriots rookie fourth-round pick Bailey Zappe has posted eye-popping numbers through his first two starts, but is it enough for him to dethrone second-year starter Mac Jones as the permanent starting quarterback?
Robbie Anderson Sent to Locker Room, Then Traded — What Happened?
It was a bizarre sight on Sunday to see WR Robbie Anderson sent to the locker room after arguing with his Carolina position coach on the sideline. On Monday, Anderson was traded to the Arizona Cardinals. Our coaches break down the odd events.
