09-01-2013, 04:01 PM
I think there are many factors:
1. as has been said - limiting the time and number of possession of the opponent. It helps to give our defense time to rest and have the energy to run with the spread.
2. also as has been said - pressure on the QB but I think in a disciplined way - the spread generally makes quick decisions which neutralizes the rush to some extent - and there is often misdirection running plays - so knowing their assignments and role is important.
3. the spread seems to be about trying to isolate defenders and hope for a mistake - which leads to a big play. So the defense needs to be disciplined about not making mistakes and often that means making sure open field tackles where a miss could mean a touchdown. It also means giving up short yards and keeping the play in front of you.
4. the spread seems to also try to create confusion with multiple options available - the defense needs to be disciplined in playing their role and not trying to individually be the hero which can draw one out of position. That means an OLB needs to stay home and not try to crash down the line and protect the corner.
5. We've been upgrading the athleticism of our defense - we need to keep up with the numerous speedy receivers and running backs the spread employs - often in isolation - and they have to be able to chase down and make open field tackles, e.g., Carrington.
1. as has been said - limiting the time and number of possession of the opponent. It helps to give our defense time to rest and have the energy to run with the spread.
2. also as has been said - pressure on the QB but I think in a disciplined way - the spread generally makes quick decisions which neutralizes the rush to some extent - and there is often misdirection running plays - so knowing their assignments and role is important.
3. the spread seems to be about trying to isolate defenders and hope for a mistake - which leads to a big play. So the defense needs to be disciplined about not making mistakes and often that means making sure open field tackles where a miss could mean a touchdown. It also means giving up short yards and keeping the play in front of you.
4. the spread seems to also try to create confusion with multiple options available - the defense needs to be disciplined in playing their role and not trying to individually be the hero which can draw one out of position. That means an OLB needs to stay home and not try to crash down the line and protect the corner.
5. We've been upgrading the athleticism of our defense - we need to keep up with the numerous speedy receivers and running backs the spread employs - often in isolation - and they have to be able to chase down and make open field tackles, e.g., Carrington.