[KartyFan]

I don't buy the idea that time spent prepping for an opponent's trick plays takes away from their ability to play fundamental defense in any meaningful way...

Agreed, but it does mean that when we line up with 11 players in a phone booth, the defense will need to think about guarding the eligible receivers rather than sending a "suicide blitz" of 11 players. They will also need to reconsider keeping all eyes on McCaffrey if he can throw the ball over their heads.

[KartyFan]

I don't buy the idea that time spent prepping for an opponent's trick plays takes away from their ability to play fundamental defense in any meaningful way...

Agreed, but it does mean that when we line up with 11 players in a phone booth, the defense will need to think about guarding the eligible receivers rather than sending a "suicide blitz" of 11 players. They will also need to reconsider keeping all eyes on McCaffrey if he can throw the ball over their heads.