Payton lauded - 20 plays every NFL coach should steal (1 Viewer)

[Cincy Saint]

This says it all...

Every offensive playcaller needs to study Sean Payton this offseason. In my opinion, he's the best in the league at creating matchups in the game plan. That really shows when the Saints move the ball into the red zone.

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[crosswatt]

Obviously this writer has never participated in a Saints Report Game Day thread....

 

[Gump]

Obviously this writer has never participated in a Saints Report Game Day thread....

Lmao!

 

[BoNcHiE]

Chip Kelly is running to his computer right now to read this article.

 

[Saint_Ward]

Every offensive playcaller needs to study Sean Payton this offseason. In my opinion, he's the best in the league at creating matchups in the game plan. That really shows when the Saints move the ball into the red zone.

In this example from his team's game against the Chiefs, Payton brought his big personnel onto the field with two tight ends, two backs and a wide receiver. However, coming out of the huddle, the Saints spread the formation and aligned wide receiver Brandin Cooks (Z) in the backfield. Why? To get the matchup they wanted: Cooks versus a linebacker in coverage on a pick route.

With the backside tight end (Y) in a reduced split and running an inside curl route (pick), Cooks releases on the wheel route. Come off the hip of the tight end, and carry the route to the boundary. That forces the linebacker in coverage to work through the wash and match the speed of Cooks -- not happening. A good ball from Drew Brees leads to six points.

This is a great example from Payton of how to use your personnel and align players out of position to get the exact matchup you want

Wish he broke down a few more.