It is a combination of mid range and deep passing mixed with power running. It relies on getting all five receivers out into patterns that stretch the field, set up defensive backs with route technique and the quarterback throwing to a spot on time where the receiver can catch the ball and turn up field. Pass protection is critical to it's success because at least two of the five receivers will run a deep in, skinny post, comeback, speed out or shallow cross route.
The goal is to have at least two down field, fast wide receivers who can adjust to the deep pass very well, combined with a sturdy pocket quarterback with a strong arm. It uses three key weapons which are a strong inside running game, the ability to strike deep with two or more receivers on any play and to use a lot of mid-range passes to your TE, WR or back.
You have the ability to grind it out with the ground game and also to strike deep and fast without warning. The offense is structured around a power running game and tall WRs who can win jump balls and have some breakaway speed. It is built not only for deep passing but also to defeat short yardage and red zone situations. If the safeties sit back to cover the deep field the offense can run the ball on them. If the defense tightens down to stop the run then you go deep. If a defense hedges its bets by using three-deep setups with an eight-man defense up front, the QB can pick apart the defense with 10-20 yard passes.
