The Spread-Option Offense In The NFL

[Dr.Plompy]

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Alright, this seems to be a major point of contention among SEC and Big 12 fans in particular, so let's try and put it to rest. I'm getting tired of hearing sports bloggers claim our system wouldn't work in the NFL, therefore our players aren't suited for the NFL (Ward, Ngata, or Rosario anyone? How many guys do you know who can actually catch Tebow's passes?), therefore our program is irrelevant.

The idea is that a speed option spread offense would be unsuccsessful in the NFL, and the reasons tend to vary. Some claim the defenses at the pro level are too good. I can see an argument here, as solid hat-on-hat cover zero type defensive schemes have proved an effective way of knocking the Oregon offense out of synch. If everyone on the defense executes their assingment correctly in a cover zero, you have the Cal game last year, and apart from one hell of a drive to end the game, there wasn't much offense that night from the duckies. LSU and USC this year showed that same thing; a big, fast, and disciplined defense can absolutely shut the spread option down. The next argument i've heard, and this one makes much more sense to me, is the 53 man roster in the NFL. You need a lot of those bodies to be fresh for defense and special teams plays, so it isn't feasable to have nearly as many guys in the rotation on the offensive side of the ball. The spread requires rotating not only skill positions often, but O-linemen too. It's hard enough to put together an offensive line in the pros that can stand up to the onslaught of an elite defense, never mind one that goes 8 bodies deep in the first string what with all the guards pulling and having to hustle up and down the field.

Glad to finally give my two cents on the best Duck forum out there.

[RanDux]

Welcome to the board! I would like to see someone eventually try to run the spread in the NFL. Another argument against it is that the QB would get injured with the bigger and stronger players on the other side. I think it is only a matter of time before someone tries it.

[Dr.Plompy]

Hasn't Michael Vick done something for that though? Cracked ribs aside...

[Boom]

http://www.ducksattack.com/forum/viewto ... =5&t=11775

[lukeyrid13]

I think a key to our offense is that we set up so quickly that the defense can't get set and some guys don't know their role on the upcoming play. We then exploit if someone lines up on the wrong side of the field or is in a mismatch in a one on one situation. This just wouldn't happen in the NFL. If you run at a fast pace guys like Ed Reed or Troy Polomalu are still going to be lined up right and won't be at a disadvantage in a one on one situation. The athletes are bigger, faster and I think most importantly smarter and far more disciplined in the NFL.

You could still make some plays here and there but not enough to warrant running it full time IMO

[Bud Lee]

Like the "wild cat" the spread is just not a good NFL option

[Duck07]

Like the "wild cat" the spread is just not a good NFL option

are you trying to sneak one past us here Bud?

[Duck07]

Long time lurker, first time poster.

Alright, this seems to be a major point of contention among SEC and Big 12 fans in particular, so let's try and put it to rest. I'm getting tired of hearing sports bloggers claim our system wouldn't work in the NFL, therefore our players aren't suited for the NFL (Ward, Ngata, or Rosario anyone? How many guys do you know who can actually catch Tebow's passes?), therefore our program is irrelevant.

The idea is that a speed option spread offense would be unsuccsessful in the NFL, and the reasons tend to vary. Some claim the defenses at the pro level are too good. I can see an argument here, as solid hat-on-hat cover zero type defensive schemes have proved an effective way of knocking the Oregon offense out of synch. If everyone on the defense executes their assingment correctly in a cover zero, you have the Cal game last year, and apart from one hell of a drive to end the game, there wasn't much offense that night from the duckies. LSU and USC this year showed that same thing; a big, fast, and disciplined defense can absolutely shut the spread option down. The next argument i've heard, and this one makes much more sense to me, is the 53 man roster in the NFL. You need a lot of those bodies to be fresh for defense and special teams plays, so it isn't feasable to have nearly as many guys in the rotation on the offensive side of the ball. The spread requires rotating not only skill positions often, but O-linemen too. It's hard enough to put together an offensive line in the pros that can stand up to the onslaught of an elite defense, never mind one that goes 8 bodies deep in the first string what with all the guards pulling and having to hustle up and down the field.

Glad to finally give my two cents on the best Duck forum out there.

Wait, what? I'm just confused by your choice of names is all. Nobody ever though Haloti was anything less than a high first rounder pick and Dante was gone before we even knew who Chip Kelly was. TJ was a great surprise as a 2nd rounder but anyways, just razzing ya a bit.

Now go report to 11th st for your Ducks Attack pledge meeting