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Pioneered by Sid Gillman in the late 60s and into the early 70s, the Coryell Offense is a combination of deep passing and power running.

The offense relies on getting all five receivers out into patterns that combined stretched the field, setting up defensive backs with route technique and the Quarterback throwing to a spot on time where the receiver can catch and turn upfield.

Pass protection is critical to success because at least two of the five receivers will run a deep in, skinny post, comeback, speed out, or shallow cross.