In this episode of The Mushroom Society Podcast, Bobby Johnson, assistant offensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns, shares lessons from more than 30 years of coaching offensive line play, including building game plans, teaching the “why” behind schemes, staying aligned with the offensive coordinator, and solving problems before they show up on game day.

Johnson also explains how he thinks through personnel groupings, formations, motions, and complementary run schemes to create advantages and protect core concepts within the game plan. This presentation was originally delivered at the C.O.O.L. Clinic.

Topics Covered

Have a plan, work the plan, and prepare for the unexpected
Why offensive line coaches are problem solvers
Teaching players the “why” behind the scheme
Staying aligned with the offensive coordinator
Building answers for defensive adjustments
Using formations and motions to create advantages
Protecting your best runs with complementary schemes
Maximizing personnel strengths within the offense

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