spacecrime
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This is true. Generally you want your speed running down the sidelines to take a pair of defenders and at least one safety deep to open up the middle for the slot/TE/RB.Had similar discussions in another thread.
My take is that while Gaffney and Jackson are competing for snaps, I don't believe it is a true competition for the same position. Gaffney has the flexibility to play all along the line, but isn't a natural fit at flanker opposite Moss. If we see Gaffney getting the majority of the snaps outside opposite Moss, it likely means CJack failed to grab the opportunity and that Gaffney is plan B.
What will be interesting is how the new forceout rule (no force outs) affect patterns. Sideline routes make no sense now as the defender can run in step, let the receiver catch the ball and push the receiver out of bounds before the second foot hits the turf.