Gang Green Nation
The Jets lost to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 12, but one of the silver linings was the play of recently acquired John Metchie. Metchie led the Jets with 6 receptions, which included a second quarter touchdown.
The play saw Metchie initially motion inside.
This creates a stack with Mason Taylor.
Formations like this are a nifty way to put stress on a defense. One way for a the two coverage guys to handle it is for the inside guy to take whichever of the two receivers breaks to the inside and the outside guy to take the one who breaks outside.
It’s a subtle thing, but Metchie initially stems his route to the inside, which draws the inside defender.
This defender is going to be in an impossible position to defend Metchie’s out breaking route.
For his part, Taylor does a nice job selling an “inadvertant” pick to create even more room.
This touchdown is more about the play design than Metchie’s execution if we are being honest, but that little subtle move to draw the inside defender was still a contributor. Sometimes the little things matter. Metchie doesn’t have the overwhelming traits to dominate on a weekly basis. If he shows savvy like this going forward, he might be able to carve out a future role, though.
