When The Tackle Box Collapses
When the defense succeeds in their goal of confusing the offensive linemen, major problems form for the quarterback. The term that is used when the defense is getting close to the quarterback is that the tackle box is collapsing. When the tackle box collapses, the quarterback is trained to do one of a few different things. He is taught to scramble out of the tackle box and look to gain yards by running. Another option is to get outside of the tackle "box" and throw the ball out of bounds. In extreme situations, the quarterback is also taught to just take the sack and not lose possession of the football. This is a very tough time for the quarterback because the game is played very quickly and he may struggle to make the correct decision when his linemen do not block well on one play.
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