3 Receiver Posse Offense

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NOTE: In the beginning of Joe's first stint in DC, the Redskins were 80-90% two tight ends, two wide receivers, and one running back (Riggins). On long yardage, they were one tight end, three wide receivers, and one running back. However, the Redskins mixed this up and used the three wide receiver lineup on first downs when the defense would probably not have a fifth defensive back in the game. Their aim is to match one wide receiver against a strong safety or a linebacker. The % of "Possee" went up slightly each year in his first run with the Skins.

The RUNNING game was essentially the same. IF they HAD to have an extra block - they motioned H or Z in to help (usually on an edge player opposite the P.O.A.)!!!

The following was their thinking:

A) 2 TE/2 WR/1 RB ALIGNMENT:
1. ONE SAFETY DEEP = 8 IN THE "BOX". (PASS LOOKS GOOD)
2. TWO SAFETIES DEEP = 7 IN THE "BOX". (RUN LOOKS GOOD)

B) 1 TE/3 WR/1 RB ALIGNMENT:
1. ONE SAFETY DEEP = 7 IN THE "BOX". (PASS LOOKS GOOD)
2. TWO SAFETIES DEEP = 6 IN THE "BOX". (RUN LOOKS GOOD)

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QUARTERBACK READ SYSTEM:

PRE-SNAP LOOK THE DEFENSE — ANTICIPATE
BEWARE OF THE MIDDLE OF THE FIELD LOOKS — MOFO/MOFC
KNOW THE COVERAGE ELEMENTS:
ZONE 3 DEEP MOFC/2 DEEP MOFO
MAN 3 DEEP MOFC/2 DEEP MOFO
COMBO STRONG MOFO/WEAK MOFO
DOG/BLITZ MOFC/MOFO

MOFO/MOFC?
This is the BASIS of the QB READING SYSTEM for Coryell, Joe Gibbs, ETC.
MOFO = "MIDDLE OF FIELD OPEN"
MOFC = "MIDDLE OF FIELD CLOSED".

PS: Vs. BLITZING teams - the best thing J. Gibbs did was 7 man protection (3 free releases & 2 check releases) on 3rd. & 7+, so he would not have to throw "hot" & come up short. SOME "BUNCH" on early downs (because it had only 6 man pro & a "hot" throw wouldn't hurt).