Mtn Mesh Drive

Watch for linebackers sitting at the mesh depth pre-snap, since that alignment signals a defense ready to squeeze the crossing routes and jump the underneath mesh. Man coverage with defenders in trail technique on the bunch receivers is the ideal shell for this concept because the natural rub from the mesh crossers creates easy separation. Cover 4 shells with safeties reading their run/pass keys late are vulnerable to the deep dig route, since the corners are focused on the vertical bunch releases and the dig can sit in the void behind them. Be wary of user controlled linebackers sitting in the mesh window, as a smart user lurk can jump the crossing routes and turn this into a pick six opportunity. Zone blitz packages that bring extra rushers while dropping a defensive lineman into the shallow crossing lane can disrupt the timing of the mesh before it develops, so account for interior pressure with the checkdown route.