1.   And it helps when reading defenses, changing plays and deciding where to throw.

2.   At times, this offense will ask Smith to clamp down on his natural instincts in order to read the defense.

3.   Bankhead, after taking a five-step drop, must read the defense and judge the best matchup within two seconds.

4.   But Kobe sets up the offense, passes the ball, reads the defense and makes other players happy.

5.   But scouts point to his frequent early departures from the pocket and question his ability to read defenses.

6.   Campo said the Cowboys are counting on Galloway and Ismail to help Carter read the defense.

7.   Cavanaugh is a scrambling quarterback with a good feel for reading the defense and improvising with the ball.

8.   Compounding the problem was that Burress was having trouble reading defenses and running precise pass routes, a difficulty for every rookie.

9.   Dilfer left the Buccaneers after he was accused of not being able to read defenses.

10.   Does Spurrier actually read defenses?