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CLICK HERE to Register for a free account and login for a smoother ad-free experience. It's easy, and only takes a few moments.Why is it so important for the QB to identify the MIKE LBer and what could happen if he gets it wrong? Also, what is the definition of a possession receiver? Thanks
Possession receiver = someone who can catch the ball in critical situations, 3rd down etc. The go-to guy.
Identifying the MIKE sets up blocking schemes. Mike is the middle of the D, and the blcoking schemes are dictated from there.
Possession recevier is kind of a euphamism for slow guy.
Identifying someone as the mike linebacker sets up the protection for the center and backs. Typically the offensive guards and tackles take the defensive tackles and ends (most offensive lines try to block big on big). The center and backs have to figure out who is left unaccounted for to block. So based on defensive formation and tendencies learned during film, the QB (or center) calls out the Mike, which gives the center his blocking assignment. Once the Mike is establsihed - it may not be the player who in reality is the middle linebacker, the backs will know who to block. Without doing this, the center and backs may be late in figuring out who their guy is.