42 43 Inside play out of gun?

This play is just inside zone out of the gun and should hold versus just about any front that does not have an extra defender in the box. With a 4-2 and a 3 tech backside you are going to get a deuce combo so it shouldn't be a problem. Think about checking out of the play if there is an inside blitz, otherwise if the inside zone is coupled with the gun option on the backside end you should be just fine.

kd

Coach let's say you got the 42-43 Inside play called and the DE doesn't play the QB. What will the RB's new landmark be? Should he just slam it up inside and get what he can? I understand that this play is designed to take advantage of the DE playing the QB.

If the running back is number 42 or 43, what is the quarterbacks jersey number. Is this something you call in the huddle as well. Something like 42 inside or 3 outside? I am a bit confused!

Especially with the zone running schemes where the play/hole number just refers to a general area and is not gap specific as with man blocking.

kd

Wow, four backs in the backfield...I did not know that this was legal.