Concussion concerns have made it controversial...
Interim Dolphins coach busts out Oklahoma drill
Posted by Zac Jackson on October 7, 2015, 11:32 AM EDT
Wednesday marked the first day on the practice field for Dolphins interim coach Dan Campbell, and those watching have reported that Campbell started practice by dividing the offense and defense and holding Oklahoma drills.
So, Campbell probably has his team’s attention. And maybe the NFL Players Association’s attention, too.
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With the emphasis on concussion prevention and player safety, most NFL teams no longer do the Oklahoma drill in training camp — and it’s hard to imagine any team doing it during an in-season practice, even during a bye week like the Dolphins have this week. The Bengals used to open training camp with it, but Bengals coach Marvin Lewis has canceled it the last two seasons.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ut-oklahoma-drill/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs
Interim Dolphins coach busts out Oklahoma drill
Posted by Zac Jackson on October 7, 2015, 11:32 AM EDT
Wednesday marked the first day on the practice field for Dolphins interim coach Dan Campbell, and those watching have reported that Campbell started practice by dividing the offense and defense and holding Oklahoma drills.
So, Campbell probably has his team’s attention. And maybe the NFL Players Association’s attention, too.
[...]
With the emphasis on concussion prevention and player safety, most NFL teams no longer do the Oklahoma drill in training camp — and it’s hard to imagine any team doing it during an in-season practice, even during a bye week like the Dolphins have this week. The Bengals used to open training camp with it, but Bengals coach Marvin Lewis has canceled it the last two seasons.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ut-oklahoma-drill/?ocid=Yahoo&partner=ya5nbcs
