Tag: Baldy breakdown

Brian Baldinger approves of Chiefs’ signing of Charles Omenihu in free agency

NFL Network analyst Brian Baldinger took to Twitter to break down Charles Omenihu’s 2022 film and applaud the #Chiefs’ decision to sign him. | from @TheJohnDillon

Few analysts understand the Xs and Os of the modern NFL better than Brian Baldinger, who took some time on Thursday to look at last year’s film from Kansas City Chiefs defensive lineman Charles Omenihu.

Omenihu, who signed with Kansas City earlier this year, was among the most coveted pass rushers available in free agency. He should be a dominant force on the Chiefs’ defensive front for the next two seasons and his impact could be felt immediately in Kansas City. Baldinger noted the explosiveness that Omenihu brings to the pass rush as a major factor in his projection for 2023, and broke down the veteran lineman’s tape from a game against the Seahawks last season.

In response to Baldinger’s analysis, Omenihu took to Twitter to let the former NFL offensive lineman know that he approved of the way his tape was reviewed.

If Kansas City can get the kind of production out of Omenihu that the San Francisco 49ers managed to, the Chiefs’ defense should be a much-improved unit as the team looks to defend their Super Bowl title next season.

The raw power that Omenihu brings to the table will be a boon for the team’s pass rush, which was already among the league’s best last year. With some time to acclimate to Steve Spagnuolo’s defense, Kansas City could see him blossom into a player who can produce double-digit sack numbers in short order.

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Baldy breakdown of Wyatt Teller: “That’s what help looks like”

Another great Baldy Breakdown of “The Union” (Browns OL) shows what help looks like and Wyatt Teller looking for work.

The Cleveland Browns went from one of the worst offensive line in the NFL to one of, if not the, best in the league. In one season, Andrew Berry, Kevin Stefanski and Bill Callahan turned Wyatt Teller into one of the best guards in the league as well.

One of the most important parts of what the Browns were able to do in just one season was to make sure there wasn’t a weak link among their starting five. That allowed Baker Mayfield to build confidence in what was happening in front of him instead of wondering if one or two (or three sometimes in 2019) blockers were getting beat badly.

Brian Baldinger, of the NFL Network and other media outlets, does a great job of giving quick film breakdowns on Twitter. He often calls the Browns starting line “The Union” for how they work together.

This “Baldy breakdown” may not be one that would make a highlight reel but is a great example of how Cleveland’s offensive line works together and made sure to keep Mayfield clean:

 

In a short video, you can see the mindset of “looking for work” that is part of all of the great offensive lines. Teller makes sure he is available for any looping or later rushers before giving Jack Conklin just enough help and making sure J.J. Watt feels him.

The awareness and physicality of Teller and the rest of the Browns offensive line set the tone for the 2020 season. Baldinger highlights a good example of it and the foundation the Browns will build on going into 2021.