Please explain 'Z position ' (1 Viewer)

[Rattle and Hum]

Sorry, could not o a search for 'Z'.

The Z Factor

Obviously the QB position is a huge question mark. With that said, the worst NFL team in 2007 threw for 2,300 yds. Assuming Atlanta was the worse in 08 I would say Roddy has a good shot at 74/1000/6.

TIA

 

[Jeff Haseley]

From Wikipedia - Flanker (Z or FL) A receiver lining up behind the line of scrimmage. Frequently the team's featured receiver, the flanker uses the initial buffer between himself and a defender to avoid jamming, legal contact within five yards (5 m) of the line of scrimmage. The flanker is generally on the same side of the formation as a tight end. As with the split end, this receiver is the farthest player from center on his side of the field. The flanker is probably lined up just like a split end except that he is just behind the line of scrimmage, being in the backfield and not on the line.[5]

 

[Maurile Tremblay]

X = split end

Y = tight end

Z = flanker or (when both WRs line up opposite the TE) slot

Since the flanker is on the strong side, he's more often involved in running routes in combination with the TE. The split end is generally on the back side, and it's usually easier to get him isolated in one-on-one coverage.

In some offenses, the Z is the primary receiver more often. In other offenses the X is the primary receiver more often. Apparently in the Falcons' new offense, the Z is featured more often.

It's generally a bit harder to play bump-and-run on the Z than it is on the X because the Z is a yard off the line of scrimmage, which creates a bit of space between him and the CB. But for most players it's not really a big difference.

 

[bcr8f]

Sounds perfect for Jordy Nelson.

 

[duece2626]

Sounds perfect for Jordy Nelson.

If you're referring to the slot, I agree.

 

[Jene Bramel]

Also worth noting that most offenses are "right-handed" -- TE on the right side of the offensive line. Right-handed quarterbacks drop back with their body open to the right side most often and have a better view of that half of the side of the field the flanker aligns. Not only is it easier for a quarterback to "see" that side of the field, he doesn't have to throw across his body to complete passes. Those factors, along with the earlier points about getting off the line easier and complimentary patterns run to that side of the field, make the Z the primary receiver on many plays as MT noted.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Good info here:

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