Not to hijack the thread, but the shovel pass is always something we seem to have difficulty defending but never utilize ourselves. Usually similar in concept to a screen pass, taking advantage of overpersuit of a defense. What does that say about us? Defenses are defending more conservatively and don't feel the need to blitz as often?
It's successful because it's a weak spot in our defensive scheme. Not many teams play our scheme, so it might not have the same effect. If I remember correctly, Purdy almost threw a pick on an inside shovel pass last season.