In this episode of the Board Drill Podcast, Kyle Bradburn and Matt Dixon sit down with Coach Josh Jones, the Head Football Coach at Bearden High School in Knoxville, TN. Together, they break down passing game organization, from quarterback play fundamentals to conceptual frameworks that simplify reads and maximize efficiency.
Coach Jones shares insights into his unique "bucket system" for organizing pass concepts, the importance of teaching defensive structures to QBs, and how to adapt to defensive rotations. Packed with practical advice, this episode is perfect for offensive minds and anyone looking to improve their passing attack!
🕒 Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction: Meet Coach Josh Jones
1:00 - Philosophy: Quarterback play begins with footwork
3:15 - The bucket system: Organizing passing game concepts
7:00 - Scan reads: High-low to boundary and cross-field progressions
11:00 - Pure progression: Teaching QB eyes and footwork
16:30 - Mesh concept: Boundary and field mesh breakdown
22:00 - Coverage progression: Adapting to one-high and two-high rotations
28:00 - Key progression reads and three-by-one strategies
33:00 - Movement keys: Snag and flat defender stress
38:30 - Mirrored reads: Simplifying QB pre-snap decisions
42:00 - The value of detailed QB coaching and consistent terminology
48:00 - Coolest coaching experience: Learning from NFL OTAs
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