3x1 route concepts the Deep Scissors Route

Below is another variation of a deep route that is really part of the sail concept. It is similar to sail but the #3 WR runs a sail route while #2 runs the post. My other article has information on the 2x2 deep crossing concept with a deep over and shallow cross coming the other direction.

This ties in to the 2x2 deep crossing concept below!

Click to see the other concept below:

My other scissors concept, Tampa 2x2

3x1 version!

This route is different because it’s run from 3x1 and has the #2 WR is clearing and you also have a read by #1. If it is man pressure he runs a slant. If no pressure he runs a snag route. The snag route allows the high low on the curl/flat defender.

The Deep Scissors concept is great vs all coverages. Whether it’s zone or man you have answers.

Read

1. Post

2. high low on the flat defender(sail and snag)

3. Vs Man-Sail to backside dig

4. checkdown to the RB