In this episode of The Mushroom Society Podcast, Bobby Johnson, assistant offensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns, shares lessons from more than 30 years of coaching offensive line play, including building game plans, teaching the “why” behind schemes, staying aligned with the offensive coordinator, and solving problems before they show up on game day.
Johnson also explains how he thinks through personnel groupings, formations, motions, and complementary run schemes to create advantages and protect core concepts within the game plan. This presentation was originally delivered at the C.O.O.L. Clinic.
Topics Covered
- Have a plan, work the plan, and prepare for the unexpected
- Why offensive line coaches are problem solvers
- Teaching players the “why” behind the scheme
- Staying aligned with the offensive coordinator
- Building answers for defensive adjustments
- Using formations and motions to create advantages
- Protecting your best runs with complementary schemes
- Maximizing personnel strengths within the offense
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