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NFL News / The 33rd Team / June 7, 2024
'Hidden Yardage' a Difference-Maker in Close Games

'Hidden Yardage' a Difference-Maker in Close Games

Early in my coaching career, I learned a lesson, passed down from Hall of Fame coach Sid Gillman, that yardage differential usually equates to points. I call it “hidden yardage.” My initial understanding of this concept began with a conversation with Dan Henning, who is one of my best friends in life.

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The 'Atlanta Falcons head coaches' quiz

The 'Atlanta Falcons head coaches' quiz

Dating back to their founding as an expansion team in 1966, the Atlanta Falcons have had 19 coaches in NFL franchise history, including one interim head coach who was eventually hired full-time. This list includes two Hall of Fame players and one coach who returned for a second stint. No coach has lea the team to a Super Bowl victory, but the team was on destiny's doorstep in 2017. How many of the leaders of the Falcons can you name?

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The 'Los Angeles Chargers head coaches' quiz

The 'Los Angeles Chargers head coaches' quiz

Dating back to their founding in 1960, the Los Angeles Chargers have hired 19 head coaches in their NFL franchise history. This list includes one member of the Hall of Fame as a coach who also had two stints with the team. How many of the leaders of the Chargers can you name?

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The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

The 'NFL head coaches' quiz

How many of the 32 NFL head coaches to at the start of the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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