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Originally Posted by Drift Reality

In a conventional two-back offense you basically have a slotback and a split-end (both referred to as wide receivers in popular nomenclature). The split-end lines up on the line of scrimmage whereas the slot-back lines up about 2-3 yards off the line, so he can go in motion. In many conventional sets, they will both position themselves close to the hashes - away from the offensive line but often, the slotback can will position himself directly adjacent to the offensive line.

Because of their positioning, the split-end normally will be asked to run more fly and post patterns while the slotback will run ins, outs, hooks - short to intermmediate patterns. Consequently, you normally want your split-end to be someone who is faster than quick (like Lloyd) and your slotback to be someone who is quicker than fast (like El). In an ideal world, you have someone like Moss, who has both.

My guess is that in a 2-receiver set, you have Cooley lined up at tight-end, Lloyd at split-end and Moss at slotback. If they go with a 3-receiver set, then El will come in for Cooley and play slotback and Moss will move up on the line.

But in most formations you need that classic receiver to play the split-end, which is one of the main reasons they brought in Lloyd.

Have we heard who the official "fullback" is going to be? And is the H-back a feature in the Al Saunders offense?