Why do NFL players study so much film? Brian Burns’ play vs. the Bengals shows you why

The New York Giants put together a good defensive performance in their 17-7 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday Night Football. Brian Burns had his breakout performance on prime-time, with six STOPs, five pressures, and a sack, with the team's highest Pro Football Focus grade.

Burns wasn’t just leveraging his Spiderman-like quickness; he also relied on excellent awareness and, presumably, quality film study. Burns knew of an offensive tell that tipped the direction of left tackle Orlando Brown Jr.

Before we get into the meat and potatoes, here are eight pre-snap pass looks of Brown; pay attention to his unique stance and feet:

Brown’s back leg is coiled, with his toes firmly in the ground.