2012 Atlanta Falcons Offensive Line: How to Break Down What the Scheme Will Be

May 26, 2012   ·   Scott Carasik   ·   Jump to comments

There are so many questions among Atlanta Falcons fans about what the scheme will be in 2012. There is speculation of it being a zone-blocking scheme with cuts similar to the Gibbs schemes of 2004 to 2006. There is also speculation of there being a pure power-man scheme with the selections of right guard Peter Konz, a 6'5", 315-pound athletic road grader, and LT Holmes, a 6'6", 330-pound athletic mastodon.
However, the answer isn't either one. In fact, the Falcons will be using a hybrid of blocking schemes and will use elements of the schemes in different plays and formations. There won't be just one specific style to the scheme and the Falcons will be using the plays that will benefit the team the best.
 
The Bread and Butter In-Line (or Man) Running Plays
The inside trap and the pulling guard sweep play. Both of these plays take advantage of quicker offensive guards and can be slow developing sometimes, however, the Falcons will be using these more ...

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