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25)  PITTSBURGH  STEELERS - (Bill Cowher)  


SINGLEBACK-BIG  (2WR, 1RB, 2TE)

PA Deep In  - Play action pass play.  Right WR does a 10 yard curl to the
sideline. The left WR does a short box cut to the inside right.  The left TE
criss crosses with the left WR, then breaks deep.  The right TE does a slant
towards the middle.  Nice play, hit the TE on the slant.

PA FL Clown - The left WR crooked posts deep in. The TE slants deep right. 
The right WR goes short, so audible him to streak or slant to the left. 
Audible the HB to screen, then take your pick.

A few more short to medium passes remain.  HB draw, sprint, blunt dive,
stretch, counter and dive are the run plays.



SINGLEBACK-BIG TWIN WR   (2WR left, 2TE, 1HB)

PA FL Stretch - Play action pass play. Left WR streaks.  Inside left WR and
the left TE slant route all the way across the field to the right.  Take
your pick. Just lead your passes, and watch the blitz.

Nothing else big here.  Decent short to medium range pass plays.  HB counter
weak, power, stretch, and dive are the run plays in this set.



SINGLEBACK-TWIN TE   (2WR, 2TE's right, 1HB)

Miller Option - The left WR does a comeback route to the outside.  The right
WR slants deep in. The outside TE screens right, then breaks deep. The inside
TE options short, so audible him to slant left. Look for the right WR first.

That's it. Boring short passes and a couple of weak play actions.  HB off
tackle, dive, draw, counter, plunge, and sweep are some nice runs though.



SINGLEBACK-NORMAL SLOT  (3WR, 1TE, 1HB)

Slot Cross - The left WR deep slants in.  The left inside WR slant crosses
over the middle to the far right.  The TE short streaks, while the right WR
streaks deep.  Take your pick here.

FL Middle - The outside left WR crooked posts deep in.    The inside left
WR screens left then breaks deep along the sideline.  If you throw to him,
hit him as soon as he breaks past the first defender.  The HB screens left,
while the right WR box cuts short left.  Audible him to slant left, or streak.

PA Comeback - Both outside WR's run deep comeback routes.  The inside
left WR streaks.  Watch out for the blitz.

Several more short to medium range pass plays here.  A deep option pass, and
another play action.  HB pitch, dive, draw, slam, counter trap, and slant are
the running plays.



SINGLEBACK-TRIPS BUNCH   (1WR left, 1TE and 2 WR bunched right, 1HB)

PA Pin Deep - Left WR does a comeback to the sidelines.  TE screens right,
audible him to slant right to the sideline, then he's a good option.  Middle
right WR box cuts inside, while the far right WR slants deep in, slightly
inside.  You should hit someone, but because this is a play action pass,
watch the blitz.

Clearout SE Opt - The left WR box drags left.  The TE slants left inside. 
The middle right WR options short.  Audible a slant right for him.  The far
right WR streaks.  Look for the TE or middle right WR.

WR Post Corner - Left WR slants in, and then sharp slants left to the
sideline.  The TE does a comeback route in.  The middle right WR short crosses
left, so audible him to slant right.  The far right WR streaks.  Take your pick.

Smash Slot Post - Left WR curl drags short left. Audible him to streak or and
Out-n-up pattern.  The TE slants left inside.  The middle right WR slants
right, while the far right WR goes short.  Audible him to streak.  The HB
screens left.  Nice play

HB Pass - The QB tosses to the HB.  The HB can run or pass.  The left WR
diagonally streaks right.  The TE screens right, and then breaks deep.  Watch
the blitz.

FK Rev HB Pass - Trick play.  The QB tosses to the HB running right. The HB
fakes the handoff to the far right WR, whose running left. The left WR slant
crosses to the far right.  The TE slants right too.  Your choice here. 
Sweet play.

This is a good formation.  A couple more decent play actions are here, as well
as a few medium range pass plays. HB slam, counter, draw, quick pitch, and
a WR bunch reverse.



SINGLEBACK-FLIP TRIPS   (4WR, 1HB)

Drive - Left WR streaks.  Inside right WR semi-slants up the middle.  Middle
right WR box cuts left.  The far right WR short drags left to the middle.
Audible him or avoid him. You are on your own on this one. It's a risk to
throw up the middle on this play

Decent medium range passes are here.  A decent play action as well.  HB
counter, draw, slam, stretch, slash, and toss crack are the runs.



I FORM-NORMAL    (2WR, 1HB, 1FB, 1TE)

FB Fake HB Toss - QB fakes the handoff to the FB up the middle, then quickly
tosses left to the HB, who's running left.  Follow the blocking.  You should
be able to get at least 5 yards or more every time.

HB Pass - Trick play. QB tosses right, to the HB. The HB can either run or
pass. If you pass, you only have 2WR at your disposal, since the TE blocks
on this play. Don't make the mistake of audibling the TE for a pass, because
you will get blitzed for not having enough blockers on the line of scrimmage.
Scramble directly a few steps to the right, and hit the receiver coming from
the left across the field.  If the right WR has enough speed, he might burn
the DB, so keep a sharp eye on him too.

Cross - In - Short pass play.  Look for the right WR hooking in, or screen
to the HB going right.

Flats - Almost a money play, because you can always get someone open. 
Both WR's streak.  TE short boxes to the inside middle. Audible him to a
slant to the outside. That will give you another receiver. The HB and FB
screen to opposite sides. Someone will be open; it's just up to you to find
them.

Several more good medium range pass plays still available here, including
a couple of good play actions.  HB lead dive, lead toss, slam, draw, off
tackle, counter, and FB dive strong.



I FORM-TWIN WR   (same as above, except both WR's left)

PA TE Leak - Outside left WR streaks.  Inside left WR slants far right over
the middle. The TE short slants right.  Audible the HB to screen left.  Look
for the receivers on the slant.

Flea Flicker - QB hands off to the HB, HB tosses back to the QB. This time
the WR's criss-cross then go deep. Audible the TE to slant left.  Hit him or
the far left WR cutting right across the middle.

Several more mediocre passes are leftover.  HB counter, draw, dive, lead dive,
boss sweep, and FB dive are the run plays.



I FORM-BIG  (same as above, 1 WR right)

A couple of decent play actions and a couple of short passes are here.  HB lead
toss, counter lead, lead dive, FB dive strong, HB slam, off tackle, and a QB
sneak are the run plays.



STRONG I-NORMAL   (1HB, 1FB, 1TE, 2WR)

PA Rollout - Both left WR and the TE deep slant right.  The right WR goes
short, so audible him to slant left. Take your pick; just complete the rollout
move though.

Comet Pass - Both the left WR and the TE deep slant to the right. These are
the initial targets.  The right WR goes short, so audible him to slant left or
streak.  The FB screens right. The HB circles around to the middle. Audible
him to screen left.

TE Slant In - Left WR box cuts right.  The TE slants out, then in.  The right
WR deep slants right.  The HB screens left.  Easy play.

FB Spot - Both WR's streak.  The TE slants left inside.  The HB screens left. 
The FB screens right, and then runs a short comeback route.  Your choice here.

Another play action, and 2 decent option passes are here, along with HB
counter lead, blast, quick toss, dive weak, stretch, draw, counter weak, dive,
and FB dive.



STRONG I-TWIN WR   (same as above, except 2WR's left)

WR Smash - Inside left WR and the TE slant to opposite sides.  The FB streaks
deep.  The HB screens.  The outside left WR goes short, so audible him to
streak.  Take your pick.

PA FB Flat - Left WR stutter-steps a slant in.  Inside left WR slants right
all the way across the field.  TE streaks.  FB screens right.  Take your pick.
Throw the screen if you get in trouble.

2 more play actions remain, along with a short option pass play.  HB dive,
lead, draw, and off tackle.



STRONG I-JUMBO  (2TE, 1FB, 1HB, 1WR)

A couple of decent play actions, and a couple of short pass plays.  HB
counter, sweep, weak dive, dive, FB dive.



WEAK I-NORMAL   (1HB, 1FB, 1TE, 2WR)

PA Deep Post - Play action pass.  The left WR does a comeback left, towards
the sideline.  The TE boxes short.  Audible him to slant right.  The right WR
deep posts in.  I was able to hit the TE at will.

Another play action, and a couple more short pass plays are left.  FB dive, HB
inside, lead, counter weak, and draw are the runs.



WEAK I-TWIN WR   (same as above, 2WR left)

WR Cross - Left WR crooked posts deep in.  Inside left WR slants right, across
the middle.  TE short drags right,  Audible him to streak or slant right. 
Take your pick here.

A decent play action, and a few short pass plays.  Nothing big.  HB lead,
dive, draw, and FB power.



WEAK  I -TWIN TE  (same as above, 2TE's right)

PA Boot LT - Left WR streaks.  Both TE's slant left across the middle.  FB
screens left.  Take your pick.

Another weak play action remains, along with a few decent short to medium
range passes.  HB dive, trap, toss weak, power toss, and FB dive are the runs.



SHOTGUN 2RB 3WR   (1HB, 1FB, 3WR)

Slot Cross - Left WR streaks. Inside right WR slants far left across the
field. Right WR box cuts left. Both backs screen to opposite sides. I'd
audible both left WR's to criss-cross, and then hit one of them.

WR Post Corner - Both outside WR's run deep, then sharply slant out to
opposite sides of the field. Inside right WR deep slants in. HB slants out
then sharp cuts inside the middle. FB screens right. Accuracy is a must for
the outside WR's. Play it safe and hit the WR on the slant.

Slot Post - Both outside WR's run comeback routes to the outside.  The inside
right WR slants in.  He's the first target.  The HB circles in.  Audible the
FB to screen.

That's about all here.  Several short to medium pass plays, and a decent play
action remains.  HB draw and FB inside are the runs.



SHOTGUN-NORMAL  (1TE, 3 WR, 1HB)

TE Corner - Left WR boxes in.  Left inside WR streaks.  TE slants deep right
to the sideline. Right WR sharp screens right, audible him to streak. Nice
play

PA Slot Post - Left WR box cuts right.  Inside left WR slants deep in. TE
sharp screens right.  Audible him to slant inside left. Right WR does a
comeback route to the sideline. Watch the blitz.

PA Stutter Post - The outside left WR stutter posts deep in.  The inside left
WR slants right.  The right WR slants far left.  Take your pick here,  just
watch the blitz.



SHOTGUN TRIPS BUNCH  (1WR LEFT, 1TE, 2WR BUNCHED RIGHT)

Clearout SE Out - Left and far right WR's streak. Middle right receiver does a
box cut to the sideline. The TE runs a deep slant to the inside. Take your
pick on this one, but the sure fire guy is the TE.

Twin Fades - The left and outside right WR's streak.  The inside right WR
slants short left, so audible him to slant right.  Audible the HB to screen
left, then take your pick.

A handful of more short to medium passes are still here.  There's also a
good "Ward Option" play too.  HB mid draw is the only run play.



SHOTGUN- 4WR  (4WR, 1HB)

Steeler Cross - Far left WR cuts short inside.  The inside left WR short
slants out. Inside right WR box cuts to the middle, while the far right WR
deep slants inside. The HB screens to the right.
You can't go wrong on the slants.

Slot Outs - Good play if you need short yardage to pick up the 1st down. 
The 2 outside WR's streak deep. The 2 inside WR's cut short to opposite
sides of the field.  If you deed the first, go short.

Smash Corner - Both inside WR's slant deep to opposite sides of the field. 
Both outside WR go short, audible them to streak. The HB streaks up the
middle too.

Hail Mary - All WR's streak deep....

Circle - Left WR medium crosses far right over the middle.  Left inside WR
crosses over left, and then breaks deep along the sideline.  Inside right WR
streaks.  Far right WR goes short. Audible him to a comeback curl...Just in
case.

A mixture of short to medium range pass plays.  HB delay, and sweep are the
run plays.



SHOTGUN -TRIPS  (3WR's left, 1WR right, 1HB)

Deep Attack - The left outside WR streaks. The middle left WR box cuts right. 
The inside left WR slant crosses far right.  The right WR deep slants in. 
The HB screens right.

SE Under - The inside left WR and the right WR slant to the left.  The outside
left WR crosses short, so audible him to streak or run a comeback route. 
The inside left WR slants to the left.  Easy pickings.

Several more good medium to deep range pass plays are here.  HB draw and
sweep are the run plays.



PROS:          - Good running
                    - Nice play actions
                    - The TE's get involved
                    - A couple of trick plays thrown in the mix



CONS:          - No 5 WR formations
                    - Several complicated pass routes



GRADE:          - PASSING - B
                      -  RUNNING - A
                      - OVERALL - B+


Good running plays were automatic.  I knew that before even looking at this
playbook.  It has power running and elusive type runs as well.  The FB gets
a few touches too.  If you have a good offensive line, there shouldn't be too
many problems running the ball.  The passing is decent.  The TE is utilized,
and there are some good WR routes.  With that said, some of these routes can
become cluttered, making it confusing to see who is going where.  There is no
5WR formation, so the passing lost a point or two with me.  It still good
though if you only have a couple of decent WR's. I recommend this playbook
for skilled madden players who are good with the run, because of the few trick
plays, and reverses.