TRINITY H.S.

NAKED/BOOTLEG/KEEPER GAME
Andrew Coverdale Assistant Football Coach Trinity High School
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 INTRODUCTION / OVERVIEW Base
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Evolution of Keepers at Trinity

Current profile & how this fits

50/50 run pass (this year)
Wide Zone (Gibbs) is generally 50% of our running game
We are committed to calling one Keeper per quarter!
(Called 9 of some form or fashion State Final 07)
Residual impact on the rest of our offense: Big plays

Issues: Fundamental protection thought / Hold-off v. no Hold-off

58-59 Instructional

OL: Block 44-45 to the number called. Make normal

NEBRASKA
58-59 (Husker-Lincoln)
59 (Lincoln) v. Split Cover 3
BASE Boot route rules WZ Calls: no BS Cut; TP must not climb. COMMIT to
the RUN BLOCK. COMMIT to the TEMPO. Whopper
NAKED Boot Protection splits, Off alignment. BP hard hand a DL leaving you
BS; TP assess gap threats in front, nothing on 3 steps,
turn to SL and commit to DL in front
Fk Sd Outs: OVER ROUTE (See FS Ins)Minimum
split. If theres someone inside you already doing it:
BEELINE POST: OT +6, Stem to 15 in the B gap,

J vertical stairstep 5 yards, nod & explode at a 45 degree

angle to the far hash. Expect ball once past C
15 Stairstep Fk Sd Inside: OVER routeMINIMUM split (OT+5) stem
if chased release, go under LB if needed, get over 2nd LB, get
C C into QBs vision at 12-14 yds. Use STAIRSTEP if
being trailed by anyone, gradually turn #s to QB and

W M S R
allow him to slow you if you feel body presence in front
Bt Sd Outs: TIGHT split, COMEBACK/POCKET. 2-
safety look, especially Cloud, puts you on alert for
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E T T E Pocket. Explode for width to capture shoulder of CB,
straighten to 14, fade 3 steps + 2, break down hips, and
pivot inside out back down to sideline. As you run the
route, if you feel CB fall off, work to the Pocket, as on
1001 M the 4 route!
1002 Bt Sd Mid: CLEAR. Your job is to clear safety traffic
for the Over route.Run through far shoulder of nearest
safety. Vs. a 2-safety look, straighten once past his
shoulder.
Bt Sd Ins/TE: LATE SHOOT. ID and block the first DL
on or outside the tackle for 2 counts. Put one hand on
each of his #s, extend arms and PUSH him down into
pile w/outside arm, allow him to richochet you to your
route. Release and work to the Arrow, gaining ground
QB: Pre-snap edge threat for wide #1 threat or 2 man. Possible Pull-up v. wide #1, HOT v. 2- to Flat 4-5 yards deep. Get head around!
man. Extend ball with a STAB on 1 steps, RECOIL with a snap on 3rd-4th, get vertical 1-2 steps,
snap around to tight U. (No vertical step if HOT) R: Threat is any overhang beyond FS T. Deepen 1 yd
1 safety: PROGRESSION Late Shoot to Over to Comeback. RUN Over open! if Premium. SELL run course through ghost TE, flat
2 safety: KEY CB feet, Pin Arrrow or Pocket, Over to Comeback late. hand, big pocket, snap over mesh with eyes up, pull
*If your feet are clean and you see a safetys color on the Over as you progress to it, go Beeline! jersey & make two moves, sharp rt/lt turn behind LOS.
*In Trips, CLEAR ALERT for a Peek (see his hand) v. Cover 8 / Nosy safety. Non-premium run tight course through outside
*Maximize R.A.C. by having ball loaded and throwing Late Shoot EARLY. shoulder of OT, fake as you go.
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16-17 You Draw It

Basic 58-59 You Draw It

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Stay Instructional

OL: Block 44-45 to the number called. Make normal

STAY Tag
58-59 (Husker-Lincoln)
59 STAY v. Split Cover 3
PURPOSE: To get to the downfield
throws in the Keeper structure
by blocking EMOL solid (lose the Arrow)
WZ Calls: no BS Cut; TP must not climb. COMMIT to
the RUN BLOCK. COMMIT to the TEMPO. Whopper
splits, Off alignment. BP hard hand a DL leaving you
BS; TP assess gap threats in front, nothing on 3 steps,
turn to SL and commit to DL in front
Fk Sd Outs: OVER ROUTE (See FS Ins)Minimum
split. If theres someone inside you already doing it:
BEELINE POST: OT +6, Stem to 15 in the B gap,

J vertical stairstep 5 yards, nod & explode at a 45 degree

angle to the far hash. Expect ball once past C
15
Stairstep if Fk Sd Inside: OVER routeMINIMUM split (OT+5) stem
release, go under LB if needed, get over 2nd LB, get
C
chased

C into QBs vision at 12-14 yds. Use STAIRSTEP if

being trailed by anyone, gradually turn #s to QB and

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allow him to slow you if you feel body presence in front
Bt Sd Outs: TIGHT split, COMEBACK, no conversion
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QB: Pre-snap edge threat for wide #1 threat or 2 man. Possible Pull-up v. wide #1; possible
BASE call or Normal call with a Hot v. 2 man by Game Plan.
OBJECT the OVER hit it in a window if its uninvaded; work the Comeback if its squeezed by
alley / flat coverage, BEELINE or CLEAR if its jumped from safety coverage.
Bt Sd Mid: CLEAR. Your job is to clear safety traffic
for the Over route.Run through far shoulder of nearest
safety. Vs. a 2-safety look, straighten once past his
shoulder.
Bt Sd Ins/TE: BLOCK EMOL. Possible BASE with
tackle v. 2-man by Game Plan. Work from an outside in
angle, do not try to block him straight up. Use his
initial momentum to leverage him inside, but keep
outside hat pos, anticipate redirect, handle it with head
back, hand placement, and active feet
R: Threat is any overhang beyond FS T. Deepen 1 yd
if Premium. SELL run course through ghost TE, flat
hand, big pocket, snap over mesh with eyes up, pull
jersey & make two moves, sharp rt/lt turn behind LOS.
Non-premium run tight course through outside
shoulder of OT, fake as you go.
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Stay Pin Instructional

OL: Block 44-45 to the number called. Make normal

STAY PIN
58-59 (Husker-Lincoln)
59 Stay Pin v. Under Cover 8
PURPOSE: Be secure with Normal
Keeper distribution v. known 2 man
looks
WZ Calls: no BS Cut; TP must not climb. COMMIT to
the RUN BLOCK. COMMIT to the TEMPO. Whopper
splits, Off alignment. BP hard hand a DL leaving you
BS; TP assess gap threats in front, nothing on 3 steps,
turn to SL and commit to DL in front
Fk Sd Outs: OVER ROUTE (See FS Ins)Minimum
split. If theres someone inside you already doing it:

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15 Stairstep
if chased
C C
W M Bt Sd Outs: TIGHT split, COMEBACK/POCKET. 2-
safety look, especially Cloud, puts you on alert for
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E T T E S Pocket. Explode for width to capture shoulder of CB,
straighten to 14, fade 3 steps + 2, break down hips, and
pivot inside out back down to sideline. As you run the
route, if you feel CB fall off, work to the Pocket, as on
M the 4 route!

1001 Bt Sd Ins/TE: BLOCK #2 to C gap. Use STAY technique

1002
Bt Sd Mid: Late Shoot. Normal Late Shoot
technique; no need for Hot or 1 count release

QB: Expect to break contain no Hots; alert for athletic throw v. Up the field Sam
*Normal progression with no Beeline / Clear thought process
*If there is a Boot side alley player, be especially ready to exhaust the Over to Comeback to RUN
R: Threat is any overhang beyond FS T. Deepen 1 yd
if Premium. SELL run course through ghost TE, flat
hand, big pocket, snap over mesh with eyes up, pull
jersey & make two moves, sharp rt/lt turn behind LOS.
Non-premium run tight course through outside
shoulder of OT, fake as you go.
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16-17 You Draw It

Stay / Stay Pin You Draw It

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Nub Instructional

OL: Block 44-45 to the number called. Make normal

NUB Tag
58-59 (Husker-Lincoln)
59 Nub v. Split Cover 3
PURPOSE: Create harder bite v. teams
that key FB or movement players; to
marry Keepers with Lead Back Wide Zn
WZ Calls: no BS Cut; TP must not climb. COMMIT to
the RUN BLOCK. COMMIT to the TEMPO. Whopper
splits, Off alignment. BP hard hand a DL leaving you
BS; TP assess gap threats in front, nothing on 3 steps,
turn to SL and commit to DL in front
Fk Sd Outs: OVER ROUTE (See FS Ins)Minimum
split. If theres someone inside you already doing it:
BEELINE POST: OT +6, Stem to 15 in the B gap,

J vertical stairstep 5 yards, nod & explode at a 45 degree

angle to the far hash. Expect ball once past C
15 Stairstep Fk Sd Inside: OVER routeMINIMUM split (OT+5) stem
if chased release, go under LB if needed, get over 2nd LB, get
C C into QBs vision at 12-14 yds. Use STAIRSTEP if
being trailed by anyone, gradually turn #s to QB and

W M S R
allow him to slow you if you feel body presence in front
Bt Sd Outs: TIGHT split, COMEBACK/POCKET. 2-
safety look, especially Cloud, puts you on alert for
5
E T T E Pocket. Explode for width to capture shoulder of CB,
straighten to 14, fade 3 steps + 2, break down hips, and
pivot inside out back down to sideline. As you run the
route, if you feel CB fall off, work to the Pocket, as on
1001 the 4 route!
1002
H/F
H-F-Movement Player: BLOCK. Full speed, 100
percent committed course that aims initially at the
ghost TE and attacks daylight anywhere it sees it. Just
like Bonus. Pads low, SELL OUT, HIT someone.

Bt Sd Ins/TE: LATE SHOOT. ID and block the first DL

QB: Normal thought process understand by GP who you DONT have (it will either be Beeline
or Comeback) related to your progression.
on or outside the tackle for 2 counts. Put one hand on
each of his #s, extend arms and PUSH him down into
pile w/outside arm, allow him to richochet you to your
route. Release and work to the Arrow, gaining ground
to Flat 4-5 yards deep. Get head around!

R: Nub makes you automatically PREMIUM. Full

sell!

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Sneak Instructional

OL: Block 44-45 to the number called. Make normal

SNEAK
58-59 (Husker-Lincoln)
59 SNEAK v. Split Cover 3
PURPOSE: Break down man
coverages; another way to marry with
Lead Back Wide Zone; exploit
strongside structural overloads
WZ Calls: no BS Cut; TP must not climb. COMMIT to
the RUN BLOCK. COMMIT to the TEMPO. Whopper
splits, Off alignment. BP hard hand a DL leaving you
BS; TP assess gap threats in front, nothing on 3 steps,
turn to SL and commit to DL in front
Fk Sd Outs: OVER ROUTE (See FS Ins)Minimum
split. If theres someone inside you already doing it:
BEELINE POST: OT +6, Stem to 15 in the B gap,

J vertical stairstep 5 yards, nod & explode at a 45 degree

angle to the far hash. Expect ball once past C
15 Stairstep Fk Sd Inside: OVER routeMINIMUM split (OT+5) stem
if chased release, go under LB if needed, get over 2nd LB, get
C C into QBs vision at 12-14 yds. Use STAIRSTEP if
being trailed by anyone, gradually turn #s to QB and

W M S R
allow him to slow you if you feel body presence in front
Bt Sd Outs: TIGHT split, COMEBACK/POCKET. 2-
safety look, especially Cloud, puts you on alert for
5
E T T E Pocket. Explode for width to capture shoulder of CB,
straighten to 14, fade 3 steps + 2, break down hips, and
pivot inside out back down to sideline. As you run the
route, if you feel CB fall off, work to the Pocket, as on
Tagged M the 4 route!
Bt Sd Mid: CLEAR. Your job is to clear safety traffic
for the Over route.Run through far shoulder of nearest
safety. Vs. a 2-safety look, straighten once past his
shoulder.
Tagged Rec: SNEAK. Regardless of formation, have at
least 2 yds depth from tackle to give yourself vision
through the Tube. Negotiate best path QUICKLY
through LOS with eyes on Boot side EMOL and pads
down; go behind or underneath. Gain depth once clear
QB: Check WZ away from two-man look. Otherwise, PSL DE. No vertical climb on the mesh, and look for ball IMMEDIATELY.
snap head through throwing lane, be prepared to give Sneak the ball with an Athletic throw.
Progression becomes normal if Sneak is taken away. R: Threat is any overhang beyond FS T. Deepen 1 yd
if Premium. SELL run course through ghost TE, flat
hand, big pocket, snap over mesh with eyes up, pull
jersey & make two moves, sharp rt/lt turn behind LOS.
Non-premium run tight course through outside
shoulder of OT, fake as you go.
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16-17 You Draw It

Nub / Sneak You Draw It

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You-Me Instructional

YOU-ME
58-59 (Husker-Lincoln)
59 YOU-ME v. Even Cover 2
PURPOSE: Use a TE/Wing set to
ensure a secure angle for Late Shoot;
create a different kind of stress on both
CB & safety in Cover 2
OL: Block 44-45 to the number called. Make normal
WZ Calls: no BS Cut; TP must not climb. COMMIT to
the RUN BLOCK. COMMIT to the TEMPO. Whopper
splits, Off alignment. BP hard hand a DL leaving you
BS; TP assess gap threats in front, nothing on 3 steps,
turn to SL and commit to DL in front
Fk Sd Outs: OVER ROUTE (See FS Ins)Minimum
split. If theres someone inside you already doing it:
BEELINE POST: OT +6, Stem to 15 in the B gap,
vertical stairstep 5 yards, nod & explode at a 45 degree

15 J R angle to the far hash. Expect ball once past C

Fk Sd Inside: OVER routeMINIMUM split (OT+5) stem
Stairstep if
chased release, go under LB if needed, get over 2nd LB, get
into QBs vision at 12-14 yds. Use STAIRSTEP if
C C being trailed by anyone, gradually turn #s to QB and

W M S
allow him to slow you if you feel body presence in front
Bt Sd Outs: CORNER. Best available release, break
at 10-12, biscect CB & Safety, possible undercut of an
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E T T E off CB. If you see a 6 or a 9 technique over the TE, call
ME and run the Late Shoot on a 2 count

Bt Sd Mid: CLEAR. Your job is to clear safety traffic

ME for the Over route.Run through far shoulder of nearest
safety. Vs. a 2-safety look, straighten once past his
shoulder.

Bt Sd Ins/TE: LATE SHOOT. Expect a ME call from

Wing if you see a 6 or 9 technique, which puts you on
the Corner. Use a bigger split v. these looks to give
yourself room to release!
QB: Read is the same as the basic Keeper concept; Corner route should serve both the purpose
of the Pocket (Cloud CB who jumps Late Shoot) and Comeback (Off CB with depth)
R: Threat is any overhang beyond FS T. Deepen 1 yd
if Premium. SELL run course through ghost TE, flat
hand, big pocket, snap over mesh with eyes up, pull
jersey & make two moves, sharp rt/lt turn behind LOS.
Non-premium run tight course through outside
shoulder of OT, fake as you go.
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Naked Instructional

Fk Sd Outs: OVER ROUTE (See FS Ins). If theres someone inside

NAKED BASE Boot route rules you already doing it: BEELINE POST: OT +6

14-15 / 16-17 RUN ACTION Protection Fk Sd Inside: OVER routeMINIMUM split (OT+5)
Bt Sd Outs: TIGHT split, COMEBACK/POCKET!
15 Naked v. Split Cover 3 Bt Sd Mid: CLEAR.
Bt Sd Ins/TE: LATE SHOOT. Exactly like normal, understanding
that you want to lengthen your count by . If the guy you would
normally pin is the 2nd DL, slam the next guy out. This can
eliminate Hot calls v. certain fronts!
OL: Block the run called, understanding HOW the QB is going to
check (to 16-17 v. a 3 tech). Notes:
*PULLER(s) cannot go downfield!
*BACK blockers must use HAPPY DOG technique as their man
redirects in reaction to the QBs action!
R: Deepen alignment 1 step. Pre-snap read for Overhang threat
which would make your fake non-premium. Otherwise, carry out
normal 14-15 16-17 development, accelerate INTO the hole,
dropping your pads, use Premium fake techniques.
QB: Pre-snap MUST know technique of first DL past Center to
fake side. If you get a 2 or 3 technique, must check OUT of 14-
M 15 Naked and INTO 16-17 Naked.
Happy Execute normal 14-15/ 16-17 Ball-handling do not be in hurry.
Dog 3rd step should bring MESHchop your feet TWO steps and
FOLLOW your off hand with your CHIN as you do, ball point
down hidden behind your groin. Climb vertical out of the
follow, tight U, find your read, which is the same as a basic
58-59.

Check 17 Naked v. 2 or3 tech

C: Happy Dog
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16-17 You Draw It

Other tags You Draw It

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Practice/Logistics/GP

PRACTICE / LOGISTICS / GP Base

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First day install Two huddle (Also Louisville Sled drill)

Run/Pass marriage: a) Summer training QB/RB b) Field camera c) Mon. coach
Skills to isolate: a) Late Shoot v. scenarios b) Athletic throws c) RB fakes

GAME PLAN:
Always go in with Base rule boots as a commitment
Great Run formations to boot from
Great Boot formations to run from
One-time leverage-creation / tendency-breaker
Other variations solve problems, fit situations (100% rule) break tendencies
Two-man issues: Hot, Check the Boot, Check Out, Stay Pin
General questions
Who is the double duty player by structure / formation / coverage?
What are their rules? Especially, who is responsible for OVER?
Safety rotation / Pressure: Check the fake AT it

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Install drill overview

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Groups C & D play defense; Groups A & B play offense, setting up in separate huddles
An installation group consists of:
*X & Z (Outside receivers Cbk & Beeline) *4 Inside receivers/TE (Late Shoot & Over)
*Six OL (rotate a new one in each rep) *1 QB
*2 RB (Alternate reps) *Can double duty Ins/Outs as needed
When an installation group is on defense:
*The Six OL hold bags and play DL in gaps *The RB play Hang LB on either side
*The Inside receivers play two Point LB & Safeties
*The Outside receivers play CB
When a group breaks the huddle, they will run the play four times consecutively
*Each rep represents a phase of the route and a potential picture for the QB
*The play call dictates who the Over & Late Shoot runners are among Ins Rec/TE; Outside receivers stay constant
*The QB coach will direct live defenders
*The DL, OL, RB, and QB are live every rep. The Over portion of the route is also live each rep.
*Rep 1 Late Shoot & Over are live
-Boot side point LB reacts to run & wheels -Boot side hang LB is directed
-RBs fake look is Premium
*Rep 2 Over & Comeback are live
-Boot side hang gives picture of jumping Shoot -Boot side point LB is directed
-RBs fake look is Premium
*Rep 3 Over & Beeline are live
-Boot side hang gives picture of jumping Shoot -Boot side point LB gives picture of taking fake
-Single or Boot side safety is directed -Fake side Hang ON; Non-prem fake look for RB
*Rep 4 (a) Late Shoot / Comeback Pocket / Over are live
-Boot side safety & CB give 2 safety look; CB directed
-Both hangs ON; 2 man look Boot side, non-premium BS; Boot side Hang is directed
*The 2nd huddle then runs the four play sequence, after which the ball is moved to a different hash, a different
huddle call given, and the procedure repreated.
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Install drill 1

KEEPER INSTALLATION DRILL Base

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REP #1

OR

OR WR
WR OL RB
IR Coach IR Coach
RB RB

OL OL OL OL OL OL

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Direct coverage Coach

Direct front variations

*Rep 1 Late Shoot & Over are live

-Simulates first, most basic part of QBs read v. 1 safety
-Boot side point LB reacts to run & wheels
-Boot side hang LB is directed
-RBs fake look is Premium
-Major key is DL moving HARD to their gap; rotate people from Group D to keep them fresh

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WR OR WR
OL RB
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RB RB

OL OL OL OL OL OL

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QB
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Direct coverage Coach

Direct front variations

*Rep 2 Comeback & Over are live

-Simulates one of the latter parts of QBs read, after it has been determined Shoot iscovered v. a retreat CB
-Boot side hang gives picture of jumping Shoot
-Boot side point LB is directed
-RBs fake look is Premium
-Major key is DL moving HARD to their gap; rotate people from Group D to keep them fresh

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OL RB
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RB

OL OL OL OL OL OL RB

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Coach OL
Coach
Direct CB
Direct coverage Direct front variations
*Rep 3 Beeline & Over are live
-Simulates one of the latter parts of QBs read, when Shoot is covered & he potentially sees color on the Over
-Notice two key changes: Position of WR coach changes; Fake side RB walked to On to create Non-Premium fake for RB
-WR coach should direct CB on his side to shadow the Beeline a la man coverage to force distinct stairstep & snap tech
-Boot side hang gives picture of jumping Shoot
-Boot side point LB gives picture of taking fake
-Single or Boot side safety is directed
-Fake side Hang ON; Non-prem fake look for RB
-As QB progresses, give lots of in-between reads with safety, force him to throw the Over & not be elephant hunting.
-Start to change up widest rusher to boot side create throwing lane adjustments; can also practice Stay blocking here
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OR OR

WR
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WR IR Coach IR Coach

RB
OL OL OL OL OL OL RB

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2 Man
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QB OL
Coach Coach
Direct coverage Direct front variations

*Rep 4 Late Shoot, Over, Comeback/Pocket are live

-Combines the adjustment to On or 2 Man and the changed read v. 2 safety & possible Cloud CB
--Boot side safety & CB give 2 safety look; CB directed
-Both hangs ON; 2 man look Boot side, non-premium BS; Boot side Hang is directed

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