I think this play demonstrates how mugging up your linebackers can really confuse an offensive line. The two middle linebackers are up at the line with the defensive linemen before the snap. They are backing out on this play, but the offensive line obviously doesn’t know that.
You can clearly see how lost the offensive line is as guys are turned around trying to find someone to block while others are being bounced around the scrum like bobbleheads. This isn’t always the result, as they have had running backs sneak through for decent gains at times. However, you can also see that this scheme has versatility because the linebackers can get back into coverage if this were a pass. I think they…
