• It's a version of a 'skinny post' pass pattern. It was developed by Don Coryell, former head coach of the San Diego Chargers, and then Norv Turner with the Dallas Cowboys.
What is the Bang 8?
July 17, 2016 at 3:41AM
• It calls for the receiver to run 12 yards straight downfield before breaking inside at an angle.
• The receiver's job is to take whatever angle is necessary to ensure he is between the quarterback and nearest defender.
• "Bang'' indicates a rhythm throw as the QB hits the fifth step in his dropback. The "8'' is the number in the Air Coryell passing route tree.
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Mike Conley was in Minneapolis, where he sounded the Gjallarhorn at the Vikings game, on Sunday during the robbery.
