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6 Thoughts on a Thursday

Thoughts on Chip Long coaching to the strength of his personnel, the offense reaching its full potential, the need to play great defense to win 11+ games, and more
April 5, 2018
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I’ve always been a big believer that schemes need to be flexible in football. Offensive or defensive identity should be fluid depending on the personnel you have to work with.

If you’ve got the corners that can match up and play man all day long, then go ahead and do that. If you don’t, then don’t leave those players on an island where they can get exposed. It’s the same on the other side of the ball. A coach needs to play to the strengths of his players.

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