Snag Slot Digs

Identify whether the defense is playing Cover 3 with a single high safety, since the digs and corner route combo is designed to attack the seams and flat void in that shell. Watch the flat defender on the corner route side, if he sinks too deep or bites on the dig, the corner route window opens up immediately. Key the middle linebacker depth at the snap, a shallow drop signals zone and tells you the digs will have room to settle, while an aggressive blitz look means you need your hot route ready. Man coverage with underneath help can jump the dig routes if the defense shows Cover 1 or Cover 4 match principles, so be ready to work the backside over route as your outlet. Watch for a user controlled defender lurking in the shallow crossing lanes, since Snag concepts and digs are common targets for spy or rat defenders looking to jump inside breaking routes.