Former defensive coordinator Joe Collier credits the Coryell offense with creating an evolution by using multiple receivers, forcing defenses to counter with different packages. As a result, more defensive backs were drafted, and linebackers that could also cover inside receivers were sought.
Joe Collier attributes the Coryell offense with catalyzing a shift in defensive strategies, as it utilized multiple receivers, prompting defenses to create specialized packages featuring different defensive backfield alignments. This response led to enhanced recruitment of defensive backs and the pursuit of linebackers adept at covering inside receivers.