Grady Brown is a defensive backs coach. He’s not a miracle worker. Those who want to tackle can be taught. Those who don’t. There’s nothing anyone can do to fix it.
That’s Brown’s view of defensive back play in the NFL. While it’s a position dominated by speed, coverage ability, and turnovers, tackling is as essential as anything. And you either want to do it, or you don’t.
In an interview airing during this week’s Mike Tomlin Show, Brown spoke about his journey to the NFL and his philosophy as a secondary coach. He also detailed what he looks for in a defensive back and how tackling can be improved.