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Football Blocking October 26, 2026 · 16 min 19 sec

Gruden Explains 5 Man Pass Protection | Gruden’s Glossary · Jon Gruden

What it is

Gruden teaches 5-man pass protection adjustments against Bear, Tite, and odd fronts, showing how quarterbacks identify and communicate slide protection changes.

Why it's great

Most protection videos show the end result; Gruden walks through the pre-snap recognition process and the specific communication between QB and center that makes slide protection work against movement and stunts. He explains why certain fronts force specific adjustments rather than just showing the blocking assignments.

How to use it in practice

Use this to install your protection package: show QBs how to count the box and identify the Mike, drill center-QB communication on slide calls, then walk through each front (Bear, Tite, 30) with the specific adjustment rule. Practice with cards or whiteboard first, then apply it in team periods with defensive movement.

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