Part three of our five-part series examining the Cowboys coaching. Here we will examine the rise of specialty players on offense and defense.
Last week we discussed the rise of specialty packages on offense, particularly the rise of the S02 formation. It is no coincidence that this formation coincided with the increased production of Cole Beasley. It's a specialty package, and as such it requires players with very specific skill sets. As Bob Sturm says there are really only two defensive possibilities against this package, a blitz or a robber look. If there is a blitz the offense has to have a slot receiver who can get in and out of his breaks quickly as an outlet, something that Beasley does very well.