Does the read option work if the QB is not a threat to run?

[ThePro]

So the DEs aren't crashing inside anymore? Then pound the rock with Carson. They didn't do that enough.

Not sure how to answer that.

[Donn Beach]

don't get that either...here is another explanation, if the qb makes the right decision the end is always going to make the wrong one, that is if the qb reacts properly to reading the end, the end is always going to make the wrong decision

Instead of wasting an offensive tackle to block the defensive end, coaches started to “read” him. This meant not blocking him and having him make the wrong decision (the quarterback just has to make the right one).

If the defensive end crashes down on the hand off, the quarterback will pull it away from the running back and keep it. If the defensive end stays on the quarterback, he will hand it off to the running back, eliminating the defensive end from chasing down the play backside.

[IStillLoveTheMs]

Issue is... I think Russ isn't making a decision at all until the final drive of the game. This isn't new... it's a theme.

He doesn't pull the ball until the team is behind late in the game.