re: Think Any NFL DC's Will Consult with Chief

I think a lot of success against spread offenses have to do with how your offense is performing. If you're going a lot of 3 & out you get into a real cycle of momentum with a good spread/no-huddle team that can overwhelm you quickly (see Bama vs Texas A&M) or wear you down over a game with volume of plays (LSU vs Clemson).

LSU and Alabama generally can out physical anyone, and when they've beaten up good offenses they've usually controlled the pace or tempo of the game on offense or come up with turnovers on defense.

Saban's M.O. against the spread (or any offense) is to shut down the run on early downs and make you throw from low percentage distances. Over time the math works for you if you have the players. JFF presents a completely different challenge then Cam Newton or Tebow as he's a mobile quarterback rather then a running quarterback like the other two. (Cam also has the chops to play in the pocket unlike the other two). He's quick enough to go playground on you if he can keep the play alive and was brutal on defenses when they over-pursued. He was controlled somewhat by LSU and Bama when they went went with smaller and quicker LB's