In this Madden 13 Tips breakdown, we take a look at a play from the Gun Empty Eagle that is effective against both man and zone coverage is called Eagle Deep In. Much like the Eagle Crossess, we look to throw a pass to a receiver running a delay hook route. In this case it’s the tight end, who runs the delay hook route and is the receiver that we look to throw to.
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The Gun Empty Eagle – Eagle Deep In has the flanker (B) running a deep in route. Against man coverage is he is good choice one he breaks inside. The split end (RB) routes runs a deep post. The slot (RB) runs a crossing route. The runningback (Y) runs a delay flat route to the left. The tight end (A) runs a delay hook route. |
Playbooks Found In:
- Eagles
Quick Set Up Vs Zone Coverage
- Hot route the FL receiver on a 5-yard out.
Pass Reads Vs Zone Coverage:
- Look to throw to the TE shortly after he hooks back towards the quarterback.
- Look for the SL as he comes across the middle on his crossing route.
- Look for the FL ones he breaks towards the sideline on quick out route.
- Look for RB in the flat once he releases.
Coaching Points If Zone Coverage Is Called:
- The tight end generally will go out if blitz is coming in from his side.
- The slot receiver may be an option as he comes across the middle on crossing routes. Watch for defenders playing hook zones.
- If a blitz is called and no defender covers the left flat, the runningback is a good option to throw once he releases into that area of the field.
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