Defensive formation early in the game

[Wimbo]

Did anyone notice the formation where one of the OLB's would sprint diagonally backwards to the opposite side of the field as soon as the ball was snapped? I only remember seeing it a couple of times early in the game... What was that all about? I think Ware did it once and Ellis did it once. IIRC, both times we gave up the play.

The only thing I can think of is that it was a disguised coverage to disrupt a quick slant... Anyone remember what I am talking about?

 

[Doomsday]

Did anyone notice the formation where one of the OLB's would sprint diagonally backwards to the opposite side of the field as soon as the ball was snapped? I only remember seeing it a couple of times early in the game... What was that all about? I think Ware did it once and Ellis did it once. IIRC, both times we gave up the play.

The only thing I can think of is that it was a disguised coverage to disrupt a quick slant... Anyone remember what I am talking about?

Yes, Moss caught his TD against that defense because Hamlin was out of position and didnt get over to help out Newman.

 

[theogt]

Yeah, I don't think we'll be seeing that against any time soon.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Did anyone notice the formation where one of the OLB's would sprint diagonally backwards to the opposite side of the field as soon as the ball was snapped? I only remember seeing it a couple of times early in the game... What was that all about? I think Ware did it once and Ellis did it once. IIRC, both times we gave up the play.

The only thing I can think of is that it was a disguised coverage to disrupt a quick slant... Anyone remember what I am talking about?

Not sure that was the Moss TD...

But yes, we did it on (I think) the Nate Jones sack. Ware sprinted back into a short zone on the opposite side of the field, and Brady double clutched and got sacked. Very cool.