New Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner is a true disciple of the Air Coryell offense. Don Coryell is a former coach for the San Diego Chargers. His offenses stresses 5 to 7 step drop back passes that target the middle of the field. Former Panthers offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinksi implemented many Coryell concepts when he was in Carolina in 2011 and 2012.

While researching Turner’s past, I came across this tweet sent by Troy Aikman. Aikman’s favorite play was the 525 F Post.

525 F Post RT @Pinstripes950: @TroyAikman: What was your favorite play call with Norv? — Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) October 8, 2012

Turner was Aikman’s offensive coordinator in Dallas from 1991-1993. The 525 F Post is a staple passing concept in any Coryell or Turner offense. I suspect that this will be one of the many concepts Turner will employ as the offensive coordinator in Carolina. Let’s break down the concept and why it’s so effective.

This passing concept has both outside receivers running deep comeback routes. The comeback routes are “5” routes. The tight end runs a “20” route, which is essentially an intermediate dig. Finally, the F or slot receiver runs the post. That’s how the name “525 F Post” originates.

Here is how the Colts under Chudzinski diagrammed a game winning touchdown to T.Y Hilton in 2016.

The coverage is man coverage, so when the tight end clears out the middle of the field Andrew Luck has a window to target Hilton.

This is another example of the play call when Turner was the offensive coordinator of the Browns in 2013. The defense is playing cover 3, but this time the quarterback targets the 5 route due to the trail position of the cornerback.

So how does this concept fit in with the current personnel of the Panthers? Good question. One area where this concept has evolved was when Mike Martz was the offensive coordinator and head coach of the Rams. Martz is a disciple of Turner and was his quarterbacks coach in Washington from 1997-1998.

I am not saying Christian McCaffrey is Marshall Faulk, but Faulk was an integral part of Martz’s passing offenses. Martz added a swing pass to this concept to take advantage of Faulk’s receiving and open field abilities.

Super slow-mo trips right, scat right, 525 F post swing TOUCHDOWN between @kurt13warner and @marshallfaulk! pic.twitter.com/HE0Zl0fbgS — NFL GameDay (@NFLGameDay) January 1, 2017

Here is a video of former Rams Kurt Warner and Marshall Faulk reenacting the play. This is where I believe McCaffrey can flourish. Turner’s offenses can have a huge impact on pass catching running backs. Darren Sproles, Jerick McKinnon, Larry Centers, and Emmitt Smith were each big components of Turner’s passing offenses.

The Panthers have the big X wide receiver (Devin Funchess) Turner covets in his offenses. Greg Olsen seems to be an ideal fit as a reliable tight end. They still need to shore up the offensive line and add more talent at wide receiver, but the pieces are there for the Panthers offense. I will introduce more concepts and tendencies of Turner’s offenses as the off-season progresses.