1967 New York Giants Offensive Play Chart by Allie Sherman
The content from the 1967 New York Giants Play Chart features a series of offensive plays designed by head coach Allie Sherman, highlighting strategic formations used in the NFL. The chart illustrates four specific plays aimed at exploiting defensive weaknesses. 1. **Close-Yardage Fullback Sweep**: This play involves multiple blockers (indicated by positions H, B, V) supporting the fullback (number 24) as he sweeps to the outside for maximum yardage gain. 2. **Fullback Draw**: Here, the fullback is set up to take a delayed handoff, with teammates providing key blocks to create pathways towards the defense. 3. **Split End Against the Flow**: This diagram showcases a split end (number 45) running a route contrary to the direction of the offensive play to confuse defenders. 4. **Flooding the Short Zone**: Lastly, this play stresses an overload of receivers in a designated short area, aiming to create mismatches against the defense.