For this episode of Pass Pro Lab, Commanders LT Laremy Tunsil joined me to break down his film while discussing his career, lessons learned, best practices and more.
One thing Tunsil kept coming back to throughout this conversation was simplicity.
Whether we were discussing his pass set, hand usage, preparation, facing elite rushers or the mental side of the position, the answer often came back to the same idea: get to your spot, trust your set and avoid creating problems for yourself.
A big turning point came in 2020 when Tunsil began working with former NFL offensive lineman Mike Wahle. Wahle introduced him to a line set influenced by Hall of Fame LT Walter Jones that helped eliminate many of the inside losses and spins that frustrated him earlier in his career.
Key Topics Covered
Mike Wahle and the Walter Jones influence
The line set and eliminating inside losses
Why Tunsil prioritizes winning with his feet
Staying square in pass protection
Pre-snap tells and pass-rush keys
Micah Parsons, Brian Burns, Nik Bonitto and more
Film study and offseason preparation
The mental side of pass protection
We studied film against Nik Bonitto, Micah Parsons, Brian Burns, Laiatu Latu, Yannick Ngakoue, Robert Quinn and others while discussing how Tunsil’s approach has evolved over the years.
