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The play is known as a "trap" because the strong side offensive lineman will "block down" on a linebacker, seemingly leaving a defensive lineman unblocked. As the defensive lineman comes through the seemingly open gap/hole, he is "trapped" by the weak side (also known as backside) guard who blocks the defensive lineman's blindside.
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This is where the idea of the Veer begins to take shape: the offensive line has left one man unblocked here, most likely a defensive tackle (although it can be a linebacker) or even a defensive end. This unblocked defender is being Read by the QB. The defender is forced to choose between tackling the dive back or the quarterback.
The outside linebacker's job is to cover the end to make sure a run does not escape and to watch the pass and protect from it. The middle linebacker's job is to stop runs between the tackles and watch the entire field to see the play develop. On pass plays, the linebackers' responsibilities vary based upon whether a man or zone coverage is called.
Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon finished with three tackles, a sack and a pass breakup in his return against Western Michigan on Saturday.
In the 2023 offseason, the Dolphins signed David Long Jr. to an inexpensive deal, pairing him with Jerome Baker to form one of the fastest inside linebacker tandems in the NFL.
He was also an able pass blocker and played on defense as a linebacker. [11] Motley rushed for an average of 8.2 yards per carry in his first season. [12] His forte was the trap play, a scheme where a defensive lineman was allowed to come across the line of scrimmage unblocked, opening up space for Motley to run. [13]
Diagram of an off-tackle play. An off-tackle run in American football is a play in which the running back carries the ball through a running lane off of the tackle's block. The lead block kicks out the end man on the line of scrimmage, and another offensive player usually blocks the linebacker.