Why the Read-Option Is so Difficult for NFL Teams to Defend

Ryan Pickett was disgusted. Tramon Williams was dejected.

The veterans walked to the sideline after yet another big run by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick—this time a 56-yard touchdown. It was the theme of the night, as the young signal-caller and his teammates constantly shredded the Green Bay defense on the ground en route to 323 yards rushing.

Players were left unblocked, yet they failed to make plays against the 49ers' read-option package.

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