10-14-2020, 03:08 PM
Every run out of shotgun, and maybe even singleback, should have a built in RPO. Before anyone reacts to him running, no I don't mean a QB running option. RPO as it is in todays game is a run pass option with the running element being the back (although the QB could keep and run in some situations) or pull it and throw. If they are twins to the backside it should be an inside out bubble screen or a backside slant that goes right behind the linebacker biting on the run. If singled up to the wide side it should be a two way alert option (off coverage smoke, press coverage go).
This is essentially what Philly ran with Nick Foles in the Super Bowl run and what it allows you to do is give Burrow a chance on every play, run calls included, to make a good read which he excels at. The advantage in the running game is it holds the downhill attack by the linebackers which should help out an offensive line that is struggling with blitzers. Mixon by design would only be getting the ball on weaker box counts so he would see more production in his game.
This is a staple of the new age spread offense and I think it's time we full on embrace it. Joe Burrow should not be in a run play situation that he can't pull and throw it quickly...ever. Some may ask "Yea, but how does this help us down the field?", which is actually a great question! What happens if every hand off has a quick RPO option to it, when you do go "real" play action guys jump the assumed RPO option and instead you have your guys going deep. Because of the constant RPO action the D line has to play run rather than tee'ing off heavily on the pass rush.
This is essentially what Philly ran with Nick Foles in the Super Bowl run and what it allows you to do is give Burrow a chance on every play, run calls included, to make a good read which he excels at. The advantage in the running game is it holds the downhill attack by the linebackers which should help out an offensive line that is struggling with blitzers. Mixon by design would only be getting the ball on weaker box counts so he would see more production in his game.
This is a staple of the new age spread offense and I think it's time we full on embrace it. Joe Burrow should not be in a run play situation that he can't pull and throw it quickly...ever. Some may ask "Yea, but how does this help us down the field?", which is actually a great question! What happens if every hand off has a quick RPO option to it, when you do go "real" play action guys jump the assumed RPO option and instead you have your guys going deep. Because of the constant RPO action the D line has to play run rather than tee'ing off heavily on the pass rush.
