(11-19-2017, 11:45 PM)Upper Wrote: They are running less slants/speed outs/bubble screens that require fast decision making, fast mechanics, anticipation, and ball placement and running a lot more shallow crossers that allow Blake to see the receiver running open first and then take his time delivering the ball.

This also works better for our undersized receiving corps who are not going to be getting inside leverage and boxing out the safety for the ball on a slant for example.

Yes.  I've noticed that they are using some plays that are "timing routes" but they are more often plays that are right in front of the QB.  Rarely anything towards the sideline.  

It also appears they've drilled Blake well on the RB swing passes, screens and dump-offs. Even though he's still pretty clunky with these - he's getting the ball to the RBs cleaner more often.  Maybe 20-30% more than last year those passes don't require the RB to make some awkward adjustment on the ball allowing the defender to close on him before he can turn upfield.

edit: they actually may need a new wrinkle on that roll-out with the crossing pattern as they've really put in on tape for opponents extensively now

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