re: Has the spread forced a new approach to playing defense?

I agree. We have the balance of being able to stop the run and pass. This year we are just missing the experience and depth in the dline and that is hurting us. I think we were counting on having valentine in the rotation as well. I think that would have made a difference in these power runs up the middle. At least clogging up lanes. We were very light on the inside and have a MLB that doesn't fill the gap quickly. I like welter and I think he is a great young man, just has trouble identifying the inside runs and making plays.