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Will the Spread offense eventually die out?
Posted on 1/23/14 at 6:50 am
Posted on 1/23/14 at 6:50 am
Throughout Football history, many different offensive types have come and gone. The Triple Option, The West Coast, The Pistol, The Smash Mouth and the Wing T.The most common thing is that while most of these offenses were popular and used throughout the country, most have died out and are used by very little.
The exception is the Pro Style offense. Since it has originated, it has stuck longer than almost any other offense and does not look like it will die out.
The Spread offense is now the most popular offensive type used in the country, and Nick Saban might even install a hurry up offense in the offseason.
I do not see the Spread offense dying out and I think it will stick as long as Football does not change its rules or evolve
The exception is the Pro Style offense. Since it has originated, it has stuck longer than almost any other offense and does not look like it will die out.
The Spread offense is now the most popular offensive type used in the country, and Nick Saban might even install a hurry up offense in the offseason.
I do not see the Spread offense dying out and I think it will stick as long as Football does not change its rules or evolve
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Posted on 1/23/14 at 6:52 am to robyman
Its the circle of life
Posted on 1/23/14 at 6:54 am to robyman
Nope....if you're an OC the spread (in whatever version of it works for you) is the best offense because it puts your guys in 1 on 1 situations; how would an OC not love that?
Posted on 1/23/14 at 7:01 am to robyman
I challenge the OP to explain the difference between pro style and west coast.
People throw these terms around and don't even know what they mean. Pistol is a formation, not an offense. The spread has been around for quite a while, just never been popular. Hell the zone read has been around for almost 20 years now.
People throw these terms around and don't even know what they mean. Pistol is a formation, not an offense. The spread has been around for quite a while, just never been popular. Hell the zone read has been around for almost 20 years now.
Posted on 1/23/14 at 7:02 am to robyman
About as likely as the pro-syle offense dying out.
Posted on 1/23/14 at 7:03 am to robyman
Doubtful that it will completely die out. Most of the rules are geared toward promoting the passing game and protecting the QB. Everyone seems to want higher scoring.
If QBs took shots now like they took in the 70s and 80s there would be no passing 40+ times a game. Very few could make it through a season taking old style hits. Coaches wouldn't risk having the offense rely completely on QBs, etc... etc...
Both NCAA and NFL rules are dictating that the pro-style, and to some degree The Spread, are here to stay.
If QBs took shots now like they took in the 70s and 80s there would be no passing 40+ times a game. Very few could make it through a season taking old style hits. Coaches wouldn't risk having the offense rely completely on QBs, etc... etc...
Both NCAA and NFL rules are dictating that the pro-style, and to some degree The Spread, are here to stay.
Posted on 1/23/14 at 7:05 am to robyman
everything cycles in and out. something else will come along
Posted on 1/23/14 at 7:53 am to robyman
The Spread is a talent equalizer. Until some great defensive genius beats it (without multiple top 10 classes) it is here to stay.
Posted on 1/23/14 at 8:05 am to robyman
The spread don't die because it works. You spread people wider out and get more room, more lanes and it makes it more difficult to defend. It's ridiculous it took so long for the game to evolve to it.
Posted on 1/23/14 at 8:35 am to robyman
There is a distinct difference between the 'spread' (a broad term) and the offenses you named that have mostly gone away. (Also, 'smash mouth' can refer to the I formation just as much as the wishbone, so not sure what you're working after with that one.)
The triple option, wishbone, and wing T aren't as common for a few reasons. 1) Defensive linemen and linebackers are bigger, faster, stronger. Today's middle LB's weight as much as yesterday's fullback. 2) Receivers and quarterbacks (not to mention schemes and formations) have come a long way, so passing is more viable.
You can't blow up a spread like you can the triple option, because a true spread allows you too many courses of action. Run well, with the appropriate personnel, it's just as dangerous as pro-style. It's not going away. (Sorry.)
The triple option, wishbone, and wing T aren't as common for a few reasons. 1) Defensive linemen and linebackers are bigger, faster, stronger. Today's middle LB's weight as much as yesterday's fullback. 2) Receivers and quarterbacks (not to mention schemes and formations) have come a long way, so passing is more viable.
You can't blow up a spread like you can the triple option, because a true spread allows you too many courses of action. Run well, with the appropriate personnel, it's just as dangerous as pro-style. It's not going away. (Sorry.)
Posted on 1/23/14 at 9:10 am to robyman
I don't believe it will die out altogether but it will become less popular as teams focus more on recruiting defensive players who are capable of playing in space.
Posted on 1/23/14 at 9:20 am to robyman
No it's not going to die out. All those offenses you listed are still around in some form or fashion. Trends come and go offensively but never truly die out.
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