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Join Pro Football Insiders Kevin Smith Monday through Friday for The Call Sheet Daily, a podcast that draws upon coach's 30+ years of experience to integrate football strategy, history and analysis of the game of football.
Listen on Apple PodcastsOn today's Call Sheet podcast, we look at the different styles and philosophies of various head football coaches, and at why the profession is by no means a one-size-fits-all proposition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Coach Kevin Smith for a special episode of Steelers' Chalk Talk, as he breaks down the sights and sounds from Friday's training camp practice in Latrobe. One thing is certain about this camp: there's a new sheriff in town in Mike McCarthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's episode of The Call Sheet, we re-visit our conversation with legendary southern NJ high school football coach Sal Marchese, winner of 11 sectional and state championships at Delsea Regional. Sal sits with Paul Callahan and me to discuss his signature offense -- the option-based Wing-T attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's Football 101 episode of The Call Sheet podcast, we forecast some of the biggest scheme trends you can expect on NFL playing fields in 2026. Here's a hint: it's all about matchups and disguise... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NFL training camps are open at last, and on today's Call Sheet podcast we are asking one key question each team in the AFC must answer before the regular season starts in September. Tune in for an AFC training camp primer! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Steelers have made significant upgrades to their offense this off-season. On this week's Chalk Talk pod, we look at three improvements those upgrades could lead to that will yield a better product on the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's Call Sheet podcast, we revisit our conversation with Rancocas Valley (NJ) High School head football coach Garrett Lucas on the merits of building an effective screen game in your offense, and why screens are so valuable to protecting core play concepts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Football 101 episode of The Call Sheet podcast, we dive in on the no-huddle offense and its success rate in the NFL. Is the no-huddle a gimmick, or can you run a steady diet of it and succeed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The World Cup is in the books, and there were some interesting elements to it both on and off the field. On today's episode of The Call Sheet podcast, Coach Smith pitches three ideas the NFL should consider after watching soccer's premier event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's episode of Steelers Chalk Talk, we examine new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham's blitz habits as DC in Las Vegas. What are Graham's favorite blitz concepts, and how might he reinvent the blitz in Pittsburgh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Hot Route episode at The Call Sheet, Rowan University head football coach Pat Ruley discusses the values he emphasizes in his program, and how a "culture over scheme" mentality has allowed him to turn Rowan into a playoff contender again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's Football 101 episode of The Call Sheet, Coach Smith dives in on the differences in the primary blocking schemes used in modern football. Why did man, gap and zone schemes emerge? How do they work? What are the benefits of each? It's a great tutorial on the origins of your favorite run plays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On our latest "Inside the Numbers" episode of The Call Sheet, we dive into the importance of 1st downs, and the impact they have on a football game. Whether on offense or defense, the numbers don't lie. If you want to succeed in the NFL, be great on 1st down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Steelers have struggled to score points since Ben Roethlisberger retired. New head coach and pay-caller Mike McCarthy's offenses in Dallas led the league in points-per-game between 2021-2023. Can he bring similar success to Pittsburgh? We dive in on this week's Chalk Talk podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're re-running some of our most popular shows on Fridays this summer at The Call Sheet. Today, we re-visit our conversation with Jim Melody of Cedar Creek High School in New Jersey, who won the Group 3 state championship last season. Coach Melody joins us to discuss how to create explosive plays in your offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's Football 101 episode of The Call Sheet, we look at the highest-scoring offenses in the NFL and what allows them to score so many points. What did teams like the Rams, Patriots, Seahawks and Bills do better than everyone else last season? The answers are interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's Call Sheet podcast, we look at the strange saga of Brandon Aiyuk and his estrangement from the 49ers. Has Aiyuk played his last down in the NFL? And if so, where does he stack up with some of the most notable acts of self-sabotage in league history? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Steelers threw the ball often to their tight ends the past few seasons, but the efficiency of their tight end passing game was low. On this week's Steelers Chalk Talk, we explain why that was, and whether it can improve under Mike McCarthy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this week's Hot Route episode at The Call Sheet, Pez from Pez's Picks returns to talk about the state of America on its 250th anniversary, and to share some thoughts on an exciting World Cup tournament here in the U.S.A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's Football 101 episode of The Call Sheet, we look at how offenses are countering the "nickel revolution" on defense by putting more tight ends on the field. What advantages are 12-personnel sets providing offenses, and why have tight ends become their most valuable chess piece? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices