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First off, good to see everyone again! Been a long offseason and for various reasons (sure some of you have heard all of them on the podcast) I haven't been around as much on social media. But, it's a new season with new hype & excitement. My first film study of the year is here and it's a good one. (Of course I'd think so, right?). If you have any questions about the game, film study, scouting, always welcome them in the comments!
The last time NOLA had a tight end with this combination of athleticism and size they put up more points and yards than the greatest show on turf. With the departure of Graham, we haven't' seen as much of some passing concepts that at one time were so effective, and nearly unstoppable. I go over plays you used to see in NOLA, and some you maybe haven't that Payton could borrow from Gruden's WCO, that you should look for in 2019 in this film study:
theathletic.com
Example of one of the plays discussed in article:
View attachment 5VertsCook.mp4
Last season, I wrote about the 4 Verticals concept and how the Saints were using it to a high degree of success. In this Air Raid offensive staple, four receivers each have landmarks they run to and the routes are typically all the same (unless an adjustment is made, like when the Saints would change Thomas’ go route to a crossing route). The outside receiver’s landmarks are the numbers and the inside receiver’s landmarks are the hashmarks. When it comes to 5 Verts, you’re simply adding another go route right up the middle of the field. It might sound simple, but this can cause a lot of problems in defensive spacing.
Even though the linebacker isn’t initially in bad position, Cook’s athleticism allows him to blow right by. Payton’s newest weapon then shows off a great understanding of his position on the field to track the ball, high-point it, and still make sure he gets his feet down in bounds. As this play shows, not every deep ball has to be a 40- or 50-yard bomb, either. Deep passing concepts such as 4 and 5 verticals can be executed from 20 to 30 yards when you manipulate the spacing of the defense. (Read the article for all the details!)
The last time NOLA had a tight end with this combination of athleticism and size they put up more points and yards than the greatest show on turf. With the departure of Graham, we haven't' seen as much of some passing concepts that at one time were so effective, and nearly unstoppable. I go over plays you used to see in NOLA, and some you maybe haven't that Payton could borrow from Gruden's WCO, that you should look for in 2019 in this film study:
Saints Film Room: How Jared Cook will allow Sean Payton to re-expand the playbook
32-year-old's strength, power was made for the Saints' high-octane offense
theathletic.comExample of one of the plays discussed in article:
View attachment 5VertsCook.mp4
Last season, I wrote about the 4 Verticals concept and how the Saints were using it to a high degree of success. In this Air Raid offensive staple, four receivers each have landmarks they run to and the routes are typically all the same (unless an adjustment is made, like when the Saints would change Thomas’ go route to a crossing route). The outside receiver’s landmarks are the numbers and the inside receiver’s landmarks are the hashmarks. When it comes to 5 Verts, you’re simply adding another go route right up the middle of the field. It might sound simple, but this can cause a lot of problems in defensive spacing.
Even though the linebacker isn’t initially in bad position, Cook’s athleticism allows him to blow right by. Payton’s newest weapon then shows off a great understanding of his position on the field to track the ball, high-point it, and still make sure he gets his feet down in bounds. As this play shows, not every deep ball has to be a 40- or 50-yard bomb, either. Deep passing concepts such as 4 and 5 verticals can be executed from 20 to 30 yards when you manipulate the spacing of the defense. (Read the article for all the details!)
