Passes inside the 5-yard line are becoming more common in today's NFL
Chances are, if you’re old enough to remember football in 1970s, you’re among the people who talk to your television during NFL games today. Such times likely include when offensive coordinators line up in the shotgun when they’re on the opponent’s 1-yard line. Or worse, when the coordinator goes empty and runs a play without a running back in the backfield in the same situation.
You’re the equivalent of the hockey fan yelling “Shoot the puck!” during a power play. Only you’re yelling “Run the ball!