Warren Moon of the Oilers
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Why the NFL Should Bring Back the Run and Shoot
What is the Run and Shoot offense? Well you see parts of it in most games. A team's 4 receiver or 5 receiver sets are basically the Run and Shoot. You line up 4 wide receivers and one running back. The offense depends on the quarterbacks and receivers making the same series of reads to defeat whatever the defense throws at them.Darrell "Mouse" Davis is thought to have invented this offense. But he says that Glen Ellison of Middletown Ohio invented it. Mouse however made it a well known offense at Portland State, and in the USFL. It was later run by the Houston Oilers, The Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL.
The offense works by flooding the field with receivers running short to medium routes. When somebody gets open the QB throws a quick pass. There are some drawbacks to the offense. The lack of a blocking fullback and Tight End helps the defense get quick pressure on the quarterbacks. The offense is said to be to fast. When it works it works fast, getting a score quickly and putting their own defense on the field a lot which makes them tired. It also is hard to hold a lead with this offense, as it's supposed to be a passing not running offense. Funny thing a gentleman named Barry Sanders did quite well running the ball in this offense with the Lions. Warren Moon made a name for himself passing in this offense with the Oilers. The states he ran up in it, play a big part in why he is now in the NFL Hall of Fame.
The running game works well with quick draws and trap plays. The defense has to have more defensive backs on the field. The wide set of the receivers spreads them out, creating running lanes for the quick hitting run plays. Defensive backs usually are as good at making tackles as the linebackers who get replaced when defending the run and shoot.
There are several reasons why I think it would flourish if it was used as a base offense in the NFL.
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I agree I should be the next coach of the Chiefs!
I think you should help coach your Chiefs and get them back on track!
Using this offense could sure pump up the points.
Tommy
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01/25/2008
In addition, Buddy Ryan's 46 defense and other blitzing defensive schemes were the very reason why the Lions, Oilers, and Falcons each employed the Run & Shoot offense. They needed an offensive system that could off-set blitz-oriented defenses.
Tommy
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01/19/2008
I find it interesting that a coach like Buddy Ryan degraded the Run & Shoot as the "Chuck and Duck" and criticized the use of that system because of its lack of playoff success. Meanwhile, Buddy Ryan may have been a great defensive co-ordinator, but (as far as I know) he has not won a single playoff game as a head coach. Therefore, he's in no position to attack anybody or anything for lack of playoff success.
Tommy
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01/19/2008
Clarification: You could use the Run & Shoot Offense if you have a running back like Jacob Hester who could do anything thatis expected from a running back: blocking (on runs or passes), runing the ball (between the tackles or to the outside), and catching passes (out of the backfield, or maybe as a slot receiver).
Tommy
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01/19/2008
In addition to what I said, you could use any play involving a running back
In addition to what I said, I would use my slot receivers in a 4-wide set to actually be tight ends or other running backs (in the mold of Jacob Hester, a multi-purpose back, from LSU) since they are able to absorb big hits over the middle of the field when their trying to catch passes, and they're naturally better at blocking on running plays.
Tommy
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01/17/2008
Another thing that many people fail to realize is that the running backs could be used well in the Run & Shoot. For example, in a formation where there are 4 wide receivers and a running back (in the mold of Reggie Bush), you could run toss run plays to the outside or screen/swing pass plays with the 2 wide-outs on either side serving as "lead blockers" for the running back.
In addition, a formation in which you have the same 4 wide receivers (but this time, a fullback in the backfield), you could use him as a pass protector in the shotgun formation or run power running plays between the tackles since the defense would be spread thinly across the field and thereby open up bigger running lanes up the middle.
Same rules can be applied to 3-wide receiver sets.
Dr. Death, I was complimenting the Run & Shoot as it is lethal until the last second runs out. Not all schemes have the ability to score quickly. The Run & Shoot can and it keeps a team in the game until it is won or lost. You took the phrase "wear out" to mean just in a single game. I meant a single game (especially in the case of running QBs) but also in terms or injuries in an entire season. Pass rushing has improved and a system that wins a battle but (is prone to) loses a war . . . I would call that a fault.
5- If you have a smart QB let him call his own plays and run it as a 2 minute offense. Keep the defense from having a huddle.I think this is your best point. Run-and-shoot offenses are deadly until the end. I think a RAS team good win the SuperBowl but not year after year. It would get figured out by defenses. The run and shoot has alot of faults mainly it wears out QB's and receivers. It is really dangerous having a QB in the pocket that much with the leathality of present day rushers. Also, (this is the biggest reason) did you see the number of interceptions with this style?! Warren Moon threw tons of interceptions because he was throwing all the time.
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