re: The slowdown rule does NOT affect only a couple of plays per game

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The only way the defense can avoid this dilemma is if they sub immediately after the whistle is blown before the offense can line up for the next play. That would take a well organized, well drilled disciplined defense especially after a running play when there no receivers down-field.

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Which many teams do. The problem lies with the coaches/teams who don't want to. They'd rather create a rule than change their ways.