The Cardinals welcome the return of a new position player this year—-the fullback. And with the fullback, comes a commitment to the power running game. Steve Wilks has vowed that the Cardinals will do everything they can to run the football and run it effectively.
In yesterday’s segment we took a close look at a finesse “zone scheme” sweep to Chase Edmonds run from a shotgun formation. The conclusion was that cutesy, finesse running plays that require difficult reach blocks and multiple linemen pulling does not in the least fit the Cardinals’ offensive personnel.
So, today, on the first play, let’s get out of the shotgun and come right after the defense in a power I formation.