Do We Need More Mixon?

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(10-24-2021, 11:40 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: Players are responsible for gaps but they don't pay as much attention to them if they know that there's less of a chance that it's going to be a run. It's also easier to identify if it's going to be a run because they know that the offensive linemen move differently at the snap.

The play action is much more effective with a successful run game and if the defense acknowledges that the possibility of a run is more likely.

It's not. Players don't move any differently on play action because you're trying to sell the run. Defenders aren't standing out there, aware of the stats, knowing whether the offense is running well or not. They react to their keys and then what the QB is doing (extending his arm). 

To the point; trying to force the run and failing is only helping the defense because it hurts your down and distance and helps to predict what the next call will be, allowing them to focus more on pass rush.