Marc Trestman
Dear Davis Mills, I am writing because I am a big fan of yours. During your senior year in college, I spent a considerable amount of time evaluating your play on tape and was excited when you became the third-round pick I had projected you to be. Let me remind you: There have been some […]
Five Ways Russell Wilson Makes the Broncos Better
With the acquisition of Russell Wilson, the Denver Broncos will immediately have one of the best offenses in the NFL, and one of the most well-rounded teams overall. Their defense has had vital pieces for a while, and now Denver finally has an elite quarterback who can lead the way and get the ball to their talented receiver […]
Jerry Rice Through the Eyes of His Former Coordinators
With the start of summer and a slight dip in current events happening in football, The 33rd Team took the opportunity to look back on one of the game’s greatest players in our most recent Wednesday Huddle. That player was none other than the legendary wide receiver Jerry Rice. Marc Trestman coached Rice during his […]
Who Should New Head Coaches Hire On The Opposite Side of The Ball?
During this coaching cycle, the head coaches that have been hired with prior head coaching experience include Doug Pederson (Jaguars), Lovie Smith (Texans), Dennis Allen (Saints) and Josh McDaniels (Raiders). Each will bring expertise to the building that cannot be learned: the experience of running a franchise. The other five head coaches hired without previous […]
Changing Of The Guard: Inside The First Week Of A New NFL HC
With nine Head Coach openings and six now filled, we thought it would be a great time for our insiders to recollect on their experiences with new head coaches. Specifically, we asked about some of the stories they remember from either being in the front office when a new HC was hired, or being hired […]
How Are NFL Offenses Making Two-Minute Drills Look Casual?
The final two minutes of a half are always the most stress inducing, anxiety riddled moments in all of football. These situations can make or break a team’s chances of winning a game. Yet, players like Peyton Manning – the league record holder for game-winning drives in a career – made them look simple. Routine […]
Davis Mills is The Man Behind The Houston Texans’ Recent Success
It’s been an up-and-down rookie season for Davis Mills, but over the past few weeks he’s been able to establish a rhythm and get Houston rolling on offense. Mills has excelled against cover 3, where he frequently exploited the Seahawks while getting three first downs and averaging a 13.4 average depth of target. In their […]
NFL Terms Explained: Marc Trestman on The Evolution of The Dragon Concept
Marc Trestman, former NFL Head Coach discusses the evolution of a common offensive concept in the NFL, the “Dragon” concept and HOW it was evolved from his time with Steve Young and Bill Walsh to Joe Flacco and John Harbaugh and finally now to Justin Herbert and Brandon Staley. One thing you hear quite often […]
Insiders Network: Biggest Surprises of the 2021 Season
The 33rd Team’s Insiders Network is a group of former NFL coaches and front-office executives who are here to provide insight and perspective into all things football. Each week during the season, we reach out to members of our Insiders Network to get their thoughts on a topical question. Here is this week’s question: What has been the biggest surprise of the […]
Situational Play Calling 101: Bills Exploit Dolphins Cover 3 with Four Verts
This is a 1st and 10 call from the 25 in the 2nd quarter of last week’s game between the Bills and Dolphins. The Bills come out in a 2×2 set with 4 wideouts spread across the field. The defense is in a basic 42 look with a safety in the middle of the field. […]