Feb 15, 2021 · The Dagger Concept: a deep dig by #1, a seam/post from #2, and a drag from the backside. The vertical route is designed as clear out with the intention of pulling as many deep players with it as possible. As a result, the vertical route can change based on …

May 28, 2012 · Let’s break down one of the top passing concepts in the NFL: the “Dagger.” A route you will see pop up every Sunday to work the deep 15-yard dig (square-in) vs. Cover 1 (man-free), Cover 2 (Tampa 2) and Cover 3 (3-deep, 4-under) .

Dagger Route Credit: NFL Game Rewind – The Dagger route carries some of the same principles as the Sucker, with a clear-out seam from No. 2 and a deep dig from No. 1.

Aug 10, 2015 · The Dagger concept is a pass game route combination that is commonly used both at the College and NFL level. Dagger is most often associated with Mike Martz and Norv Turner, and is similar to the “Hi-Lo” concept.

Sep 15, 2016 · Dagger. The Dagger is a two receiver route combo that has the outside receiver running a dig route, while the inside receiver next to him runs a streak down the seam. Divide. The Divide is a passing route that that has a receiver running towards the middle of the field. The route involves a MOFO or MOFC read by the quarterback.

Nov 16, 2017 · Today I’ll be taking a look at the dagger route concept. The dagger concept is one that’s most effective against cover 1, cover 2, or a coverage with two deep safeties, or a split safety look.

Dagger is a concept that is commonly used in high school, college and the NFL. It involves a vertical route by the slot receiver a deep dig from the outside receiver and a drag from a backside receiver.

Jun 18, 2024 · If defenders know Dagger is coming, it becomes an easier play to stop (obviously). So throwing motion, a 4-strong look, and an extra route into the mix to disguise the core route concept is a great way to ensure that the play works.

Sep 25, 2015 · The dagger concept is a passing game route combination commonly used in college and NFL playbooks. Dagger is a 3-man combination involving a vertical route from the slot receiver, a drag from the weak side for a horizontal stretch, and a 15-yard deep dig or square-in from the primary receiver.

Sep 17, 2014 · This can be sub-divided into several categories: "Smash", in which the TE is running a corner route over top of an underneath route by the outside WR, "Dogs" in which both routes are out breaking, and "Diagonals", in which the TE is threatening the flat and the outside WR the "high" route.