Today's podcast is a part one with Joe Thomas from last year’s C.O.O.L. Clinic - the premier clinic for offensive line coaches. I had the opportunity to meet Bob Wylie at Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic in 2021. From there he appeared on my podcast and we made plans for the C.O.O.L. Clinic to be delivered virtually during the pandemic.

In this first half of the talk between Joe Thomas and Bob Wylie, they discuss various aspects of pass protection. A future Hall of Famer, Thomas gives insight that is useful for any coach and offensive lineman.

Here’s the questions Joe Thomas answers:

-You’ve seen a number of young OL come and go throughout your time, what attributes do you see in young players that make you realize they have a chance to be successful in the league?

-What are separates the great coaches from the others?

-What’s the best advice you’ve been given & what advice do you give to younger players?

-What ways to you have to help the OT’s in loud stadiums and on silent counts?

-What silent count operations did you feel worked the best?

-What was your weekly game prep like for film evaluation?

-How did you prepare and what was your mindset when facing elite pass rushers?

-What do you think is the most important aspect of pass protection?

-Discussion on fits with hands and arms

-Offensive tackles have a tendency to turn too soon. When should they turn in pass protection?

-What’s the thought process of vertical setting versus angle setting? How many tools did you have in your tool box for sets?

-What happens if the inside foot is back on a short set?

-How the OL uses eyes to assess the defense at all levels from DL to the DB

-What’s the thought process between plays?

-What was the communication between you and your guard Joel Bitonio on picking up twists?

-What target where your eyes at once the ball was snapped?

-Do targets change on man slide vs. slide side?

The Lauren’s First and Goal Clinic boasts of a line-up as deep as the C.O.O.L. Clinic with a variety of topics from 18 college, NFL and CFL offensive line coaches. In addition there are over 120 more speakers covering every aspect of the game.

Register here:

https://lfgf2022.coachesclinic.com

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