West coast offense

[RhodyYanksFan]

I hear about this every day on ESPN, the radio, in the magazines, online articles, but nobody has ever explained what exactly it is and how it differs from an ''east coast'' offense. Also, if everyone is putting it in their system, how will it be effective? Thanks!

[PinstripePride]

http://www.footballproject.com/story.php?storyid=61

Reliance on a quick, controlled passing game that takes advantage of quarterback and wide receiver reads on the fly
Multiple plays from multiple formations, with the object being to find a mismatch between an offensive player and a defender
A fairly equal mix of running and passing, although the pass seems to set up the run, which goes against the “conventional wisdom” of the NFL
Passing plays that utilize all five available receiving options
Reliance on yardage gained by receivers after catching the ball (the now-popular Run After Catch), rather than the standard longer pass patterns where the receiver gets most of his yardage before the catch
A preponderance of swing passes and shorter throws to the running backs, who must possess the ability to catch the ball well
Smaller, more finesse-based offensive lineman, rather than the power behemoths that are used by many teams
Accurate and usually mobile quarterbacks that can read and react well, rather than players with the “big gun”
Tight ends who can catch better than block
An overall philosophy to keep the chains moving consistently by eating up short chunks of yardage on every play

[NYYFAN]

Originally posted by RhodyYanksFan
I hear about this every day on ESPN, the radio, in the magazines, online articles, but nobody has ever explained what exactly it is and how it differs from an ''east coast'' offense. Also, if everyone is putting it in their system, how will it be effective? Thanks!

Where you been the last 15 years? :lol:

[PlsDontTearDownY.S.]

Short, accurate passing game.

[#1PaFan]

Originally posted by PlsDontTearDownY.S.
Short, accurate passing game.

Yep. "Extended, downfield handoffs." It's been pretty damn successful too. Still is.

[PlsDontTearDownY.S.]

Only certain quarterbacks thrive in that system.... the Jets are a perfect example. Vinny had trouble adjusting to it, while Chad is perfect for it.

[#1PaFan]

Originally posted by PlsDontTearDownY.S.
Only certain quarterbacks thrive in that system.... the Jets are a perfect example. Vinny had trouble adjusting to it, while Chad is perfect for it.

Chad might very well be good at it. Time will tell.