Reading the backside DE?

Trav,

I always base it mostly on the QB's personal preference, but my real reason is based on having a good dependable snapper! It all starts with him and the deeper I can comfortably set the QB from the LOS and know that I am going to get a good tight spiral snap into his hands in about 3/10 of a second or less, the better off we are.

1. It gives QB more time to pick up free runner that we always see and to use his legs and become his own best blocker of the 6th man, as we are able to put a hat on the other five most often. With 5 wides, they can't load the box with anymore than six and have a chance!

2. A reliable snapper is a must! He is the man that must be solid in his performance on every snap, not 9 out of 10, but 10 out of 10 as one bad one will kill you in a critical situation!

Coach Easton