“Martyball”

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“Martyball” is the conservative, run-focused, defense-first football coaching philosophy associated with longtime NFL head coach Marty Schottenheimer.

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instanceOf American football coaching philosophy
offensive philosophy in American football
associatedWith Marty Schottenheimer NERFINISHED
characteristic clock control
conservative game management
emphasis on special teams
physical, tough style of play
reluctance to take deep passing risks
contrastWith pass-heavy, aggressive offensive schemes
emphasis ball control
conservative play-calling
field position
minimizing turnovers
run-first offense
strong defense
goal control tempo of the game
limit opponents scoring opportunities
win turnover battle
influencedBy traditional, run-oriented NFL offenses
league National Football League
namedAfter Marty Schottenheimer NERFINISHED
notableTeamUsage Cleveland Browns NERFINISHED
Kansas City Chiefs NERFINISHED
San Diego Chargers NERFINISHED
reputation criticized for postseason shortcomings
effective in regular season
viewed as overly conservative by some analysts
sport American football
strategy establishing the running game early
playing low-risk offense
protecting a lead rather than aggressively extending it
relying on defense to win field position battles
tacticalElement defensive pressure and physical coverage
heavy use of running backs
playing for field goals when ahead
short, high-percentage passes
timePeriod 1980s
1990s
2000s
usedBy Marty Schottenheimer NERFINISHED

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