November 01, 2017 06:58AM | Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 10,392
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The Jet Sweep only works when the runner is so quick and fast that he gets past the DE and towards the boundary faster than the DE can react and get across the LOS because the DE usually isn't even blocked.
The Seahawks used to use that play a few times per game when they had that superfast guy from Florida (the one that was always getting in trouble and had injury and migraine problems.....can't remember his name). When he left, so did the Jet Sweep leave their offense.
Being a good runner is not the issue. Being quick as a cat and fast is the necessary ingredient.
Austin has been successful enough (and scored TDs) with that play that the day is forced to try and account for it when he's on the field. Without him, not so much.
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