Inside NFL Training Camps: 12 Head Coaches Reveal Their Favorite Drills

Coaches say it’s the repetition of targeted drills — not the whistle or even just the coach — that really builds culture, toughness and game-ready confidence.
Many heads have signature drills tied to identity and results: McVay’s ball‑security circuit (Rams ranked among the fewest giveaways), the “Mamba” competitive good‑on‑good periods, and old‑school sled work for trench fundamentals.
Teams also use situational or even quirky drills to spark energy and prepare for randomness — from sudden‑change/2‑minute work and tackling‑angle reps to a camp game of H‑O‑R‑S‑E to get players fired up.