In this example the Colts are running a crossing pattern with Jacob Tamme at TE. The Jets are shown here in one of their typical blitzes. The SS, LILB, and the ROLB are all blitzing. The LOLB is covering Tamme and the RILB is covering the running back. The FS is in a zone defense covering the deep middle of the field. The cornerbacks are all matched up on a single receiver in man.
The important player to look at is the Right Defensive End (RDE) for the Jets (in red). Instead of rushing the passer as usual, he spins around and takes a position in the short middle of the field – covering that area in a zone defense. As a large lineman, he does not have much range. The hope is that Manning will not see him and throw a ball right to him, or that at least Manning will have to delay his throw to Tamme until he clears this area.
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