Football 101: How to make sense of an NFL play call

from Miami Shakes U Like A Hurricane: A Miami Hurricanes Podcast · host Pro Football Insiders

On today's Call Sheet podcast, we dive into the nature of NFL play calls. Why are some so long and verbose, while others are as short as one word? What is actually in those play calls? What do they tell players? And what determines a coach's play-naming philosophy? Interesting show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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