re: if our D only would have attacked Newton like this...

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But I keep repeating, the spread is supposed to exploit a speedy, undersized defense by making them react to the misdirection in the backfield.

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This is just not correct.

First, the spread was made to spread a defense out, and force them to defend the entire field.

Second, it was made for teams who were undersized, that couldn't matchup with bigger teams with big D Linemen, and big LB's. It's designed to get skill guys the ball in space.