Quote:I can't say I wouldn't be tempted to do just that in the 3rd.

 

I like the idea of having two TEs that can defeat coverage.

 

I like the idea of having a 2 TE set-which is a run look, but provides matchup advantages in the passing game.

 

Speaking of which, I came up with this little formation which I think would mesh rather well with some of the personnel that we are talking about:

 

 

X          O O 0 O O    T₂

                    Q        T₁                    Z

 

                     R

Where:

X - Big WR, I'm thinking Robinson or even Blackmon here who are the team's versions of a physical mismatch

T₁ - "Move" Tight End, along the lines of Julius Thomas

T₂ - "Blocking" Tight End, along the lines of Marcedes Lewis or maybe even Walford from Miami

Z - Slot Wideout, speed guy who gets relief from the jam due to him being set back from LOS. He can also be sent in motion.

R - Robinson, or any back who poses a threat to run or catch a pass.

 

With this alignment, you can protect your Move TE from a jam by having him back off of the line. The overload also means that you are forcing the Safety coverage over so you are gaining Man coverage on X. T₁ and Z both are motion options which means that you can run a lead block to the weakside if you were feeling creative.

 

All this is meant to show is that having two threats at Tight End is a very nice thing for an Offense and way more than a "luxury" concept.

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