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Post-Wheel

Double-move stressing the deep-third cornerback

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The inside receiver runs a post at 15-18 yards while the outside receiver (or RB on delayed release) runs a wheel route — initially releasing to the flat, then turning vertical along the sideline. Against Cover 3, the deep-third CB must choose between the post going inside and the wheel going vertical along the sideline — he cannot mid-point both because they are on different levels. Andy Reid and the Kansas City Chiefs are the gold standard modern practitioners.

Route Assignments

HpostCore

Post route at 15-18 yards — breaks inside toward the middle of the field.

ZwheelCore

Wheel route — releases to the flat then turns vertical along the sideline.

Ydrag

Shallow drag underneath — third read if both deep options are covered.

Xgo

Go route to clear the backside and hold the safety.

Fflat

Check-down to the flat as safety valve.

Read Progression

Read the deep-third CB. If he jumps the post, the wheel is open along the sideline. If he widens to the wheel, hit the post breaking inside. The drag is the checkdown.

Why It Works

The deep-third CB must choose between the post going inside and the wheel going vertical along the sideline. He cannot mid-point both because they are on different levels and different directions.

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