Will the POWER running game make a comeback?

Pulling linemen is a big key to the power game these days.... misdirection with a pulling guard is usually for a trap or counter play... I was refering more to a fold block (which is when the pulling lineman slides down the line, keeping hte shoulders square to the line, then leads up a hole... instead of a kickout type deal on a trap)... This kind of block turns a tackle or guard into a lead blocker like a FB.. LSU actually does this a good bit with the back side tackle...
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...or get a guard(s) out wide to lead on a sweep...

However.. with the power running game comes the misdirection runs... To stop a power running team a defense has to outnumber the offense at the point of attack... once the defense over pursues to shut that down, a counter can gash them for big yards...

 

I second depth! Rotating 6 or 7 on the D Line is a great thing, not to mention bringing in Safeties that can play corner back. Heck, going from 5 wide to 3 TEs and everything inbetween are great options to deploy.

 

I love the old school NFL running game...

 

I agree with you on all of that. Just mentioning you can still have a power running game without the concentration of pulling linemen. With the size of RB's and speed these days backs are closer to the line and hit the hole quicker in a lot of offenses.

But obviously your example is a stereotypical power game. :thumb: