The Creative Quarterback
![Brilliant Play Design](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/shanahancover.jpg?v=1702159101&width=1080)
As someone who has spent the last 13 years as a designer you can guess that I’m a sucker for a creative and innovative way to attack a defense. I love this design by the Kyle Shanahan and San Fr...
![Josh Allen vs Cover 2](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/allencover.jpg?v=1702158957&width=1080)
Than throwing a cover 2 Bender or Hole shot. Natural crevices appear in the bend but don’t break defensive scheme and using your eyes effectively to move the defense can deliver great results. W...
![Pickett on the Post](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/Pickettcover.png?v=1702162980&width=1080)
Play Quarterback like an NFL Pro in under 30 seconds. Have fun and Make the read on this play trying to get a first down on 3rd and 8. Be sure to let me know in the comments where you end up throw...
![Be careful vs quarters coverage](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/tuapick6cover.jpg?v=1701053941&width=1080)
Be careful vs quarters coverage
Some rules you just can’t break👇🏾Throwing a flat route LATE is one of the most dangerous things you can do.Here Tua (and you) have a really tough read because against quarters coverage the safety c...
![Footwork makes the play work](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/QBFootworkCover.png?v=1702158688&width=1080)
One of my favorite parts of playing Quarterback was the footwork and how when done correctly the position can feel like a dance. Each play has corresponding footwork which helps the qb sync up co...
![Purdy's got options](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/PurdyCover.png?v=1702158515&width=1080)
When a defense tries to get clever👇🏾 Use it against them. I love the concept here from the the San Francisco 49ers and how Brock Purdy keeps his eyes downfield. Where did you throw the ball? Le...
![Patrick Mahomes in the Redzone](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/mahomesCover.png?v=1702158333&width=1080)
Patrick Mahomes in the Redzone
Wanna throw a Touchdown? 🙌🏾 Let’s read this goal line play out together and pretend we’re playing quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs facing off against the upstart Detroit Li...
![Corner Cats](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/CORNERBLITZ.png?v=1702159252&width=1080)
Steve Spagnuolo and the Kansas City Chiefs dialed up some gnarly Zone blitz schemes in Frankfurt vs the Dolphins in week 9 NFL Action. What’s another way the 🐬 Dolphins could handle the corner cat...
![Gunslinger vs Game Manager](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/gunslingerhelmet.png?v=1702158078&width=1080)
I’m curious 🙊 to see👇🏾 What you decide to do here. I’m dropping you right in at the decision point. Who knows what will happen - it’s like a game of choose your own adventure. Completion, incomp...
![Chip Blocks](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/CHIPBLOCKLOGOS.png?v=1702157222&width=2500)
Only one question 👇🏾 Are you the type to buy the expensive wine when you head to the party?? There are some running backs and wide receivers that were born with that streak of skill and power that...
![Zack Wilson needs to hold the Mike](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/WilsonCover3.png?v=1702164140&width=1080)
Zack Wilson needs to hold the Mike
This is why 👇🏾You have to hold the Mike Linebacker with your eyes.Zach Wilson and the Jets fans learned the hard way last night against the Las Vegas Raiders the importance of holding the Mike line...
![Throwing an Interception Sucks](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/Screenshot_2023-11-25_at_2.04.07_PM.png?v=1700949881&width=594)
Throwing an Interception Sucks
I threw a lot of interceptions in my life. Including throwing three to the same player in college in a game vs Iowa 🤣🤣🤣.But sometimes you just miss it’s that simple. Like reaching for your coffee a...
![Top 5 Placeholders of all Time](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/PLACEHOLDERSIMAGE.png?v=1700949205&width=1080)
Top 5 Placeholders of all Time
It’s true I only played 6 games of college football at the Quarterback position. But I was a 4-year starter at PLACEHOLDER 🤣!
![QB Anticipation - CJ Stroud](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/STROUDCOVER.png?v=1700926247&width=1080)
A huge part of playing Quarterback is anticipation and trust in yourself and those around you. CJ Stroud of the Houston Texans illustrates this beautifully against the Carolina Panthers in week 8 o...
![Loki Football - a glitch in the timeline](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/LOKITIMELINE.png?v=1700925967&width=1080)
Loki Football - a glitch in the timeline
A glitch in the timeline: NFL Edition. How one unusual occurrence can throw these highly prepared and trained athletes off. Also had to throw in some Tom Hiddleston pictures in for the 👉🏾 wife.
![Don't let the Zone Blitz Fool Ya](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/ZONEBLITZCOVER.png?v=1700925502&width=1080)
Don't let the Zone Blitz Fool Ya
I’ve never quite seen what happened to the Chicago Bears offensive line on this play against the Minnesota Vikings but I break down how challenging the Zone blitz can be for a young QB in this vid.
![Marshawn Lynch vs Kyle Williams in the Pool](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/beastmodepool.png?v=1700925201&width=1080)
Marshawn Lynch vs Kyle Williams in the Pool
Marshawn Lynch is certainly one of the greatest athletes I ever played with but on this day he was no match for 6x NFL Pro Bowl Defensive Tackle Kyle Williams. This was from an episode of “Hanging...
![Shake it Off, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs](http://thecreativequarterback.com/cdn/shop/articles/KELCESWIFT.png?v=1700924821&width=1080)
Shake it Off, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs
Shake it Off - a football play for everyone. Keeping it simple with Travis Kelce. A quick breakdown on a juke “shake it off” route by for all the Taylor Swift fans and football aficionados alike. ...