Around the Interwebs: John Carlson on the Stick Route

by Danny Kelly on Jul 6, 2011 5:00 PM PDT

SEATTLE WA - JANUARY 08: Tight end John Carlson #89 of the Seattle Seahawks celebrates his 11-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter against the New Orleans Saints during the 2011 NFC wild-card playoff game at Qwest Field on January 8 2011 in Seattle Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

For those of you that prefer seeing something explained over reading it, this might be an interesting video. John Carlson works with former Seahawk Jordan Kent on the fundamentals of the stick route. I actually like these videos - rather than just reading about how to do something I find it interesting to hear the main coaching points from a players' perspective.

Carlson points out that the three main things of importance to a good stick route are 1) a good release, 2) read the coverage, and 3) get your head around. Though nothing earth shattering here - it's likely you already knew the basics of a stick route, it's good to see Carlson working on and preaching fundamentals and technique. He points out that this kind of discipline is important in the NFL, and I'd add that this is true especially now when the lockout is in place and players have to train independently from the team.

I also thought it was cool to see Jordan Kent doing some coaching and clinic stuff; was always a fan of his when he was with the Seahawks so it's cool to see he's still got a passion for football.

Check out the vid after the jump...

Stick Route with John Carlson from Edge Combines on Vimeo.

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89!

First Hawks jersey, and I do not regret it.

Second might be Thomas or Okung.

Portland transplant to Boston.

by cmcdougall on Jul 6, 2011 7:24 PM PDT reply actions

Same!

My second was Thomas, for what it’s worth.

by SeparationSunday on Jul 6, 2011 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions

I think that's the direction I'm leaning

but I’m not really a lean guy, so I feel weird wearing skinny guy jersey, so Okung’s still in the running, along with Mebane, even if he doesn’t stick with us this year.

Portland transplant to Boston.

by cmcdougall on Jul 7, 2011 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions

I got a BMW jersey

White number 17 jersey. It goes well with my green Teletubby costume like my Lofa Tatupu one.

by Built2Spill on Jul 6, 2011 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions

How do you add an image?

by Built2Spill on Jul 6, 2011 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions

mine is Trufant

When he first got here. I am a big fan of D. Thomas could be on that list as well ha.

Route running is such an important aspect of the game and yet so many WRs and TEs just cant seem to catch up in the ‘big boy league’. The best route IMO is either a simple curl or screen (either WR or HB). Seems to work pretty well when the D is in a soft zone. Those worked great against Seattle the last few years…

Big fan of Carlson and Kent so always cool to see videos with them. JC will have a better year since he wont need to block every down this upcoming year (especially if its locked out ha).

by SGT Lenny on Jul 6, 2011 9:00 PM PDT via mobile reply actions

John Carlson warm-up

I felt like last year Carlson would come out cold and stiff during the first quarter of the games. He would get some looks early but was forgotten later in the game.

This year I hope he changes his pre-game warm-up and builds up towards the game.

I know he is no Shockey but he also needs to bring a little nasty to the game.

I also think there will be better competition this year at TE spot so he will be challenged and should step up.

by goatweed on Jul 7, 2011 8:30 AM PDT reply actions