1967 Cleveland Browns Play Chart with Offensive Football Strategies
The 1967 page from the First Official Illustrated Digest of the NFL features play charts used by the Cleveland Browns under Coach Blanton Collier. The diagrams illustrate four specific offensive plays, highlighting strategic formations and player positions. The first play, "Down-and-In Pass," demonstrates a route run by various receivers, particularly emphasizing the movements of players 42, 89, and 86. The second play, "Weakside Slant," displays a quick pass option designed to exploit defensive gaps, notably utilizing player 89. The third diagram labeled "Regular Over-Shifted Odd" outlines a formation where the offensive line members, including player 84, are shifted to create misdirection. Lastly, "Over-Shifted Odd, Ends Outside" addresses a variation of line positioning aimed at maximizing space for receiver routes.