The swing Pass

WhoDat205 · 11-06-2007, 08:09 AM

Originally Posted by QBREES9

Why the swing pass to the RB is so hard to defend. Granted, I love it when Reggie breaks one for 10-15 yards. But it seems like the spy on the back should be able to come up and pick that thing for six every time!

If i'm a linebacker assigned to the RB, i'm following him to the outside, if I see his head looking back i'm taking off as if they are throwing to him.

More times than not, that play is good for at least 6-8 yards.

Only reason I think of this is I see the Rams doing this a lot if Jackson plays sunday!!

The swing pass works for a few reasons. First, they usually run it out of a two-tight or three wide single back set. Generally speaking either the MLB in a two tight or weakside LB in a 3-wide will have back responsibility (especially in a nickle set). These guys can't beat Reggie to the corner.

Also, the pass is behind the LOS so the Center can go downfield and block these linebackers.

11-06-2007, 08:09 AM	#6
WhoDat205 Prediction Pain Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 1,082 Blog Entries: 2	Re: The swing Pass Originally Posted by QBREES9 Why the swing pass to the RB is so hard to defend. Granted, I love it when Reggie breaks one for 10-15 yards. But it seems like the spy on the back should be able to come up and pick that thing for six every time! If i'm a linebacker assigned to the RB, i'm following him to the outside, if I see his head looking back i'm taking off as if they are throwing to him. More times than not, that play is good for at least 6-8 yards. Only reason I think of this is I see the Rams doing this a lot if Jackson plays sunday!! The swing pass works for a few reasons. First, they usually run it out of a two-tight or three wide single back set. Generally speaking either the MLB in a two tight or weakside LB in a 3-wide will have back responsibility (especially in a nickle set). These guys can't beat Reggie to the corner. Also, the pass is behind the LOS so the Center can go downfield and block these linebackers.

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