Midline Lead and Rocket have the same motion by the Backside A-Back.

When running Midline Lead with a “Tiger” call, the 5-technique has to run with the Playside Tackle who is blocking the alley defender

If the 5 does not run with the Playside Tackle, come back the next play and run Rocket.  Since the 5 does not run with the Tackle, the defense is outnumbered on the perimeter.

Here’s how this would look:

Play 1- Midline Lead with “Tiger” Call.

Midline Lead with Tiger Call. The Playside A back folds inside to wall off anyone who attempts to “fold” inside on the Quarterback. This could be the 5-technique (if he doesn’t run with the Tackle), the Sam Linebacker, or even the Safety. The Tackle opens, runs into the alley, and blocks whoever shows in the alley.

The 5-technique did not run with the Playside Tackle so….

Play 2- Rocket