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Message: [QUOTE="Orangepace, post: 1732749, member: 322"] I don't necessarily agree, but that's the beauty here.. lots of options/variations. That said, not disregarding the inside zone run at all. Assuming you're referring to the block on the LB directly over the top of the Z-WR, as in your diagram, that LB would be forced to pull himself out of the play. He absolutely cannot let the Z-WR run free over the middle of the field. If he pauses one instant, which he'll likely have to do, that receiver gains his first separation step right there. With a WR v. a LB'er, if the QB pulls the ball out just once and looks at the WR downfield, the LB is in "oh stuff" mode. Run it once to the Z-WR and that LB'er will have to shade him the rest of the game, effectively pulling himself out of the play. He's forced into the middle of the field and the RB should have daylight. Again, just my $0.02. I like the base play alot, but I'd prefer my QB have another option, both pre- and post-snap. [/QUOTE]