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Further, Banks advocates for a discipline-focused defense—playing straightforward, playing off tendencies, and neutralizing early success. The defense must be proactive, recognizing formations and triggers before the play, and using film study as a tool for pregame recognition.
He promotes a philosophy of "playing the play"—not overcomplicating schemes but trusting instincts, technique, and effort. A relentless pursuit of the football, disengaging from blocks, and pursuing the ball carrier can turn games around and generate turnovers.