One goal with our Smoke/Pop Gap RPO is to put certain defenders in conflict so they have to make a quick decision to defend the run or the pass. Our subsequent goal is to keep things simple to play fast. This is an example of a play that does just that. Check out these X’s & O’s.
| Position | Assignments/Notes |
|---|---|
| QB | Open away from call and mesh with A. If Mike fills, pull and throw vern or smoke based off R movement. If Mike scrapes, give to B back. |
| B | 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. |
| Y | Pop route. Release for width, anticipate ball quick as you reach 2nd level. |
| H | Block MDM for smoke. |
| Z | Run smoke. Expect the ball. |
| X | Choice route. |
| 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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Why not run it to the one tech? Get better body angle for the center and leverage for PST.
Probably normal power instead of the dart
How about blocking the odd front with this concept?