For this Madden Tips breakdown, we spotlight one of the best overall players in the game, tight end Rob Gronkowkski. The name play we use is called Gun Tight Doubles On – Pivot Fork. What we like about this play is the corner route that is run by Gronkowkski.
Player Spotlight:
Rob Gronkowkski is by far the best tight end in the game. There is no defender that can covering him in one on one coverage, making him an impact player. When using the Patriots, find plays where he can be isolated on a defender and use his speed get open such the Gun Tight Doubles On – Pivot Fork
Play Diagram:
Playbooks Found In:
- Patriots
- Steelers
Default Pass Routes:
| Position | Pass Route |
| Split End (X) | In |
| Slot (Y) | Zig (Whip_ |
| Tight End (A) | Corner |
| Flanker (B) | Post |
| Runningback (RB) | Pass Block |
Quick Set Up:
- None
Coaching Points:
- We generally look for the tight end, as he breaks towards the corner when running the Gun Tight Doubles On – Pivot Fork. Ideally, you want to throw to him against Cover 0 and Cover 1 coverage. However, against Cover 2 man coverage, he will be open as well because the flanker’s post route often forces the deep safety playing that deep side of 1/2 field to come inside. When making the throw, throw the pass hard right.
- Another option we look to throw to the is the slot receiver, who runs the zig (whip). Once he breaks towards the side line, we look to throw to him providing, he gains a step or two on his man.
- The post route run by the flanker is an option against Cover 0 and Cover 2.
- The deep in route, ran by the split end is another receiver to look for once he breaks inside.
