Antoine Winfield Selected to USA Football/NFLPA All-Fundamentals Team – Ohio State Buckeyes
12/14/2010 12:00:00 AM | Football
USA Football, the sport’s national governing body, and the NFL Players Association today announced the 2010 USA Football/NFL Players Association All-Fundamentals Team.
Twenty-six players (11 offense, 11 defense, 4 special teams) are chosen for this annual distinction based on an ability to consistently execute the fundamentals of their positions and for making a positive impact in their communities. The USA Football/NFLPA All-Fundamentals Team gives youth football players examples of how to properly play the sport and show concern for others off the field. USA Football is the official youth football development partner of the NFL and the NFLPA.
Employing core football fundamentals advances a youth player’s performance and safety, particularly in the areas of blocking and tackling. USA Football teaches the game’s fundamentals and inherent values through more than 80 annual training events and innovative football training resources employed by its members who reside in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
The 2010 USA Football/NFLPA All-Fundamentals Team was chosen by a seven-person selection committee:
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Game-action clips supplied by NFL Films and supporting video from USA Football’s drills library found at www.allfundamentalsteam.com spotlight All-Fundamentals Team players’ techniques. The video is accompanied by teaching points offering youth coaches and players instruction for every position.
As part of this honor, All-Fundamentals Team players will designate a youth or high school football program that will receive a $1,500 equipment grant from USA Football. Each player also receives an All-Fundamentals Team helmet trophy produced by Riddell, the official protective equipment partner of USA Football and the official helmet of the NFL.
2010 USA Football/NFLPA All-Fundamentals Team – Offense:
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NAME |
POS. |
TEAM |
FUNDAMENTAL SKILL |
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Davone Bess |
WR |
Miami Dolphins |
Route running and catching |
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Kevin Walter |
WR |
Houston Texans |
Catching with hands |
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Jason Witten |
TE |
Dallas Cowboys |
Catching with hands |
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LaDainian Tomlinson |
RB |
N.Y. Jets |
Following blocks and proper cuts |
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Vonta Leach |
FB |
Houston Texans |
Run blocking |
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Aaron Rodgers |
QB |
Green Bay Packers |
Throwing mechanics |
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Jake Long |
T |
Miami Dolphins |
Hands in pass protection |
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Michael Roos |
T |
Tennessee Titans |
Pass blocking footwork |
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Casey Wiegmann |
C |
Kansas City Chiefs |
Snapping and blocking |
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Brian Waters |
G |
Kansas City Chiefs |
Run blocking footwork |
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Eric Wood |
G |
Buffalo Bills |
Pulling and run blocking |
2010 USA Football/NFLPA All-Fundamentals Team – Defense:
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NAME |
POS. |
TEAM |
FUNDAMENTAL SKILL |
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Justin Tuck |
DE |
N.Y. Giants |
Finding the ball |
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Kyle Vanden Bosch |
DE |
Detroit Lions |
Pass rush take off |
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Haloti Ngata |
DT |
Baltimore Ravens |
Pass rush bull rush |
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Jay Ratliff |
DT |
Dallas Cowboys |
Pass rush use of leverage |
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Barrett Ruud |
LB |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
Form tackling |
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Jonathan Vilma |
LB |
New Orleans Saints |
Angle tackling |
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LaMarr Woodley |
LB |
Pittsburgh Steelers |
Shedding blocks |
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Champ Bailey |
CB |
Denver Broncos |
Playing the ball |
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Antoine Winfield |
CB |
Minnesota Vikings |
Coverage and agility |
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Antoine Bethea |
S |
Indianapolis Colts |
Open-field tackling |
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Darren Sharper |
S |
New Orleans Saints |
Breaking up the pass |
2010 USA Football/NFLPA All-Fundamentals Team – Special Teams:
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NAME |
POS. |
TEAM |
FUNDAMENTAL SKILL |
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Joshua Cribbs |
KR/PR |
Cleveland Browns |
Kick catching and returning |
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Jason Hanson |
K |
Detroit Lions |
Kicking mechanics |
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Sam Koch |
P |
Baltimore Ravens |
Punting mechanics |
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Patrick Mannelly |
LS |
Chicago Bears |
Long-snapping mechanics |
About USA Football: USA Football, the sport’s national governing body, hosts more than 80 football training events annually offering education for coaches and game officials, skill development for players and resources for youth football league commissioners. The independent non-profit is the official youth football development partner of the NFL, its 32 teams and the NFL Players Association. USA Football manages U.S. national teams within the sport for international competition and awards $1 million annually in equipment grants to youth and high school football programs based on merit and need. Endowed by the NFL and NFLPA in 2002 through the NFL Youth Football Fund, USA Football is chaired by former NFL team executive Carl Peterson.
