Pass Pro Lab: Ted Karras

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit trenchwarfare.substack.com Ted Karras joined me for the fourth episode of Pass Pro Lab to break down his 2025 pass-protection tape and discuss the details behind an 11-year NFL career. Karras talks about entering the NFL as a sixth-round pick, learning under Dante Scarnecchia in New England, playing both guard and center, and how his approach to pass protection has evolved over the course of his career. Using game film from the 2025 season, we discuss: Pass protection philosophy Staying square in protection Handling twists and games Helping guards from the center position Strike timing and hand placement Adjusting to different pass rushers Scott Peters' influence Weekly film study and preparation Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 01:12 – Entering the NFL as a sixth-round pick 05:40 – Learning under Dante Scarnecchia 11:05 – "Know what you are" 18:10 – Bengals pass protection philosophy 20:35 – Cowboys film: staying square & handling twists 26:30 – Hand usage and strike timing 34:05 – Has NFL pass protection changed? 39:45 – Steelers film 49:15 – Scott Peters' influence 58:10 – Varying your approach by opponent 1:08:20 – Helping guards from center 1:17:30 – Weekly film study 1:25:45 – Preparing for Year 11 1:30:10 – Closing thoughts