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SouperMeister · 09-07-2008, 05:34 PM

The most important aspect of a WCO is the quick decision making of the QB in the passing game. It is an offense that often takes even good QBs 2-3 years to run effectively.

The theory of the WCO is to spread a defense horizontally, in an effort to expose mismatches. It typically utilizes a quick-rhythm short passing attack with many 3 step drops. It involves all eligible receivers, including the halfback and the fullback. I'm not sure that I agree with our fixation on huge WR's in the WCO. Mike Williams was a huge target but a total failure in Detroit. Joey Galloway is a small receiver who has had a long and successful career, mostly in the WCO. DeSean Jackson looked outstanding in his first game in Philly's WCO and he can't weigh more than 175 in full pads.

Often overlooked is the importance of O-line play. It is impossible to run a 3-step rhythm pass attack if the D-line is constantly harrasing the QB. For that reason, I really feel that O-line has to be a high priority going into the Skins next draft. We are starting 4 guys over the age of 30, and a 5th who was an undrafted FA rookie last year.

09-07-2008, 05:34 PM	#8
SouperMeister Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 61 Posts: 3,419	Re: Questions about the WCO, our strategy and your thoughts The most important aspect of a WCO is the quick decision making of the QB in the passing game. It is an offense that often takes even good QBs 2-3 years to run effectively. The theory of the WCO is to spread a defense horizontally, in an effort to expose mismatches. It typically utilizes a quick-rhythm short passing attack with many 3 step drops. It involves all eligible receivers, including the halfback and the fullback. I'm not sure that I agree with our fixation on huge WR's in the WCO. Mike Williams was a huge target but a total failure in Detroit. Joey Galloway is a small receiver who has had a long and successful career, mostly in the WCO. DeSean Jackson looked outstanding in his first game in Philly's WCO and he can't weigh more than 175 in full pads. Often overlooked is the importance of O-line play. It is impossible to run a 3-step rhythm pass attack if the D-line is constantly harrasing the QB. For that reason, I really feel that O-line has to be a high priority going into the Skins next draft. We are starting 4 guys over the age of 30, and a 5th who was an undrafted FA rookie last year.