Originally Posted by Baker_Dawg
You bring up some great points.

Another question I have is why ever run an empty set? Especially with a QB with a bum shoulder, to me its a whistle to the D-linemen to rush like hell. No run threat even from the QB. If you need one more guy on the route, send out the RB.

This is for various reasons to spread out the defense, it is harder for the D to disguise their defense.

The alerting the DL to rush like hell, is not correct. The reason being is most empty sets are designed short yardage passes.


Instead of me talking about it, heres a better explanation

Reasons for empty sets

One thing I want to bring up from past stats.....see the difference in teams blitzing in empty compared to other sets?

And Baker to put it kindly hasn't been great in blitz situations.

I do have some further wonders and questions attached to this and Baker/Ski, but i'll leave it at this.