Ben Watson discusses tackling's role in defensive effectiveness in football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:22 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Ben Watson, a former Georgia Bulldog and NFL player, emphasized the importance of tackling in football defenses during a commentary on September 15, 2026. He noted that as player safety has become a priority, defenses have suffered as a result of not practicing tackling enough. Watson referenced the rigorous 'Bloody Tuesday' practices by coach Kirby Smart, which focus on tackling. Despite concerns over player safety, Watson supports the idea that effective defense requires dedicated practice in tackling to achieve on-field performance.
- •Ben Watson spoke about the decline in tackling effectiveness in football.
- •He attributes this to reduced tackling practices for player safety.
- •Watson praised Kirby Smart's 'Bloody Tuesday' practices for improving defense.
- •The commentary was published on September 15, 2026.
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