Request for you Referees

[ChickenOfNC]

Originally Posted by Rich

Good awareness on your part.

Rather than write a huge post, I'll just add one thing and hopefully we can have a good conversation involving multiple people.

In a 5-man mechanic, when there are multiple receivers to one side, it's important for the crew to recognize that the wing on that side possibly won't be able to pick up much action (other than initial action at the snap) by the tackle. So I always try to get a good look at the tackle (and to a lesser extent, the guard) opposite during passing situations and the umpire is going to help with the tackle on the other side.

Having worked 7-man this season, I now know how unreasonable it is for us to be able to get everything in a 5-man mechanic!

Thanks. Lately I've been focusing more on the opposite tackle, but I feel like the near side tackle is not being covered well. I feel like we have missed a few holds by him. Appears to be something we need to talk more about in our pregame.