Dwain McFarland's RSP Film and Data: The Rise of the Slot Receiver

If he runs to the flat with the arrow route, then the QB will throw the 3 step slant behind him If he's late getting to the flats and the slot has the OLB out

Some aspects are obvious It's easier to get a release from a wide receiver spot You are open to a bigger route tree, which potentially leads

slot drills Partially because of the scheme and potentially some of his limitations, Washington isn't a guy who runs a vast route tree and doesn't have

slot akure Outside WR run Post Corner - InsideSlot receiver you will run corner route break at 10 yards 8 Post