Sigh ... this argument again.
The no-huddle simply forces the defense to remain with the players they had on the field on the first play, allowing the offense to exploit what the defense is not set up to stop. Defense is a standard 4-3-4 with safety in the box and single-high? CB's are going to give the WR's 8 yard completions all day. Defense is 3-3-5? Run the ball.
In the no-huddle run two weeks in a row before the 4th quarter, the offense moved the ball down the field easily and scored TD's both times. The offense was in 2nd and 3 or 3rd and 2 in both drives. The offense kept the ball on two long drives. Doing so, the offense kept the defense off the field.
Know what results in "giving the ball back to your opponent that much quicker"? NOT GETTING FIRST DOWNS. In the no-huddle, the offense lines up quickly and the QB sets the formation, takes a look at the defense. Motion takes place, and Muth switches sides. Najee moves over to handle the pass rush. The snap clock ticks down to 5 seconds and Trubisky gets the snap. And the play gets yardage because the defense cannot substitute and Steelers take advantage.
Know what happens in the huddle offense? The offense gathers together in a circle 7 yards from the LOS. Defense subs personnel depending on situation. Offense breaks huddle, get to LOS. Motion takes place, and Muth switches sides. Najee moves over to handle the pass rush. The snap clock ticks down to 5 seconds and Trubisky gets the snap. And the play gets no yardage because the defense has substituted to stuff the Steelers' limited playbook.
The difference in the clock is where the offense stands before lining up - in a huddle or at the line of scrimmage. That's it.
