re: Pretty good Xand O breakdown of our new O scheme.

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Frick the whole receivers not trying thing. I understand conserving energy, but just standing there makes it look like you don't even care.

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It isn't about energy. It is about keeping at least 1 defender if not two out of the box and leaving space from the middle to the side of the field being used. They also serve as a bailout receiver and a run blocker if the play breaks down and QB bails out the back door.