The quarterback’s read on the Dart RPO is fairly straightforward. If the Mike fills, the quarterback pulls the ball and throws Pop or Smoke based off the Sam’s movement. If Mike scrapes, the quarterback gives the ball to the A back.
| Position | Assignments/Notes |
|---|---|
| QB | Mesh with A. If Mike fills, pull and throw Pop or Smoke based off Sam's movement. If Mike scrapes, give to A back.' |
| T | J step away from call. Soft mesh allowing the QB to be able to pull the ball. If the ball is pulled, carry out fake and get tackled. |
| H | Pop route. Release for width, anticipate ball quick as you reach 2nd level. |
| Y | Block MDM for smoke. |
| Z | Run smoke. Expect the ball. |
| X | Choice |
| PST | Inside drive block End |
| PSG | Block back on 1st defender backside. |
| C | Block back on 1st defender backside. |
| BSG | Block back on 1st defender backside. |
| BST | Pull for 1st ISLB call side. |
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My concern with Dart is what if Will blitzes and beats the pulling Tackle into the backfield.
If the Will blitzes then 2nd level puller will get a piece of him and hopefully create a crease. No offense should run this play if that tackle cannot move well enough to at least have a chance to execute vs a B gap blitzer.