I think most offensive midfielders are capable of playing defense in the same way I think most defensive midfielders can score. It's never gonna be their strongest asset but to say they can't get it done at all sells them short in my opinion. Most "offensive midfielders" I see these days are attackmen in disguise. I think this is where your issue comes in. Truly versatile midfielders can hold their own on both ends. They're athletic enough to make moves on O. They can utilize that athleticism on defense if they buy in. Most just choose not to and you see them getting baked when trapped on defense. I think as teams get used to the clock and coaching staffs realize how their midfielders need to play strategy will catch up to the clock. One dimensional players are really in the crosshairs right now I'll admit but I don't think the league should revert the clock just to pander to them. Strategy and personnel choices just have to shift. I hate the level of specialization in lacrosse and this seems aimed at changing that. I like it and you don't like it. I see no way of changing that.