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I personally do not see much similarity between Martz and Coryell, but I do see some between Garrett and Coryell.
Almost all passing attacks are timing oriented which was only one aspect of Coryell's attack. The WCO is a timing based passing attack, but not an air Coryell heir.
Air Coryell was a deep and mid range route timing Offense. That is what made it so unique. Coryell often sent 5 receivers into the pattern and at least 2 were on fly patterns making the Defense stretch the field.
Norv's Offense, much like Coryell's really uses a good TE to its advantage. TEs tend to disappear in Martz' offense. That is where I chiefly see a difference.
Garrett does utilize the TEs which is why I do see some Coryell similarities. Garrett also has ties to Ernie Zampese who like Norv was a Coryell disciple. Martz is a Coryell disciple, but he runs different schemes and he is not afraid to abandon the run. Coryell never did. He always had a strong RB who could run between the OTs and Gibbs is probably the Coryell heir who perfected that aspect of his system.
So, I tend to agree with Garrett that Coryell would recognize our system. Hard running attack. TE in use. Deep to mid range passing plays.
I hope that made sense.
Almost all passing attacks are timing oriented which was only one aspect of Coryell's attack. The WCO is a timing based passing attack, but not an air Coryell heir.
Air Coryell was a deep and mid range route timing Offense. That is what made it so unique. Coryell often sent 5 receivers into the pattern and at least 2 were on fly patterns making the Defense stretch the field.
Norv's Offense, much like Coryell's really uses a good TE to its advantage. TEs tend to disappear in Martz' offense. That is where I chiefly see a difference.
Garrett does utilize the TEs which is why I do see some Coryell similarities. Garrett also has ties to Ernie Zampese who like Norv was a Coryell disciple. Martz is a Coryell disciple, but he runs different schemes and he is not afraid to abandon the run. Coryell never did. He always had a strong RB who could run between the OTs and Gibbs is probably the Coryell heir who perfected that aspect of his system.
So, I tend to agree with Garrett that Coryell would recognize our system. Hard running attack. TE in use. Deep to mid range passing plays.
I hope that made sense.