Can someone help me understand that package?

by JN, Seattle, Tuesday, October 01, 2013, 11:42 (3831 days ago) @ Jay

Why are DD and TJ running that route combo against that coverage on 3rd & 10. It appears that TJ was running a 10-yard crossing route, which means DD was (or should have been) running a drag or slant or something underneath him. With proper spacing, that means DD's route is well short of the sticks and TJ is double covered.

Against that defensive alignment, it sure seems like DD is more likely to be open as he can run behind TJ and get his man picked, but that leaves him 7 yards short of the first and in the middle of the field with a safety back there.

Why isn't one of them running an out and the other running over the middle to make the safety choose? As it is, we've got 2 v. 3 and the safety will end up between both receivers and the first down marker regardless of who Tommy chooses. If TJ runs an out and DD runs a cross or slant, the safety has top pick one (probably DD) and the other has single coverage.

In addition to the pour routes by the WRs, is that just not a well designed play?


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