What Is Drive Post Everything Beater
Drive Post Everything Beater is your foundation pass play that works against any defense. It's not a glitch play — it's a concept that gives you so many options that you'll ALWAYS find open receivers if you execute right.
Formation: Gun Trips TE Offset Wise Slot (Minnesota Playbook). Make sure your packages are set to default. This formation comes with a bad package stock — turn that off.
Setup is simple:
- Streak the tight end
- Flat the halfback
If you're in Dynasty mode and can't adjust the halfback — just streak the TE. Still works.
The concept creates high-low attacks in TWO places: middle of the field AND right sideline. Defense can't cover everything.
How to Read Drive Post Progression
Your read goes from fastest developing to slowest:
- Halfback flat — Attacks right sideline immediately. Quick throw if they're giving you space.
- Drag route underneath — Check middle of field. Usually open against zone.
- Post route — Over the top of drag. Most dangerous route on the field.
- In route — Coming behind the post. Safety valve if post is covered.
- Tight end streak — Can be open quick depending on coverage look.
Don't stare down receivers. Read AREAS. The routes attack different levels so someone's always working open.
Key thing — you can snap this FAST. No complicated pre-snap reads needed. Get to line, make your adjustments, go.
When to Use Drive Post Everything
This should be your go-to on any down and distance. It's not situational — it's your base concept.
Perfect for:
- First downs when you need consistent yards
- Third and medium (3-7 yards)
- Red zone when you need multiple options
- Two-minute drill situations
- When defense keeps changing coverage on you
The test: Call this play 10 times against random defenses. Ask yourself — can I complete 9 out of 10? Can I hit 3 or more different receivers? Be honest. Don't cheat against CPU.
If you're hitting those numbers, you've got your everything beater.
Why Drive Post Concept Destroys Defenses
The route combination creates problems defenses have to ACTIVELY adjust for. If they don't adjust — you keep calling it and executing at high level.
Against Cover 2: Post route runs right between safeties. Drag underneath pulls linebackers. Easy completion.
Against Cover 3: Flat route attacks the sideline where corner has to choose. Drag works underneath. In route finds soft spot.
Against Man Coverage: Pick plays develop naturally. Post and in routes create rubs. Tight end streak often beats slower linebackers.
Against Blitz: Halfback flat is immediate outlet. Drag comes open quick over middle.
The concept forces honest coverage. They can't cheat to stop one route because four others punish them.
How to Execute Drive Post Reads
Pre-snap — identify coverage shell. Two high safeties vs one high vs rolled up coverage.
Post-snap — don't panic. Work your progression:
Quick game (0-2 seconds): Halfback flat if they're giving space. Tight end if he releases clean.
Rhythm game (2-3 seconds): Drag route should be clearing underneath. Post route developing over top.
Scramble phase (3+ seconds): In route coming back to you. Post might break free deep.
Common mistake: Staring at the post route because it looks sexy. Work your progression. Take what they give you.
Another mistake: Not snapping fast enough. This concept works better with tempo. Get to line and go.
What Counters Drive Post Everything
Good players will start making adjustments after you hit them 3-4 times with this.
They might:
- User the drag route with linebacker
- Bracket the post route with safety help
- Bump the halfback with defensive end
- Bring extra rush to force quick throws
Your counters:
- If they user the drag — post route gets easier to hit
- If they bracket post — drag and flat routes work better
- If they bump halfback — tight end streak might be open
- If they bring heat — drag route beats blitz
The beauty is they can't stop EVERYTHING. Each adjustment opens up something else.
When they really start keying on this concept — that's when you hit them with your complementary plays. But this should be your foundation that everything else builds off.
Master this concept first. Get comfortable hitting all five routes. Then add wrinkles.