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Message: [QUOTE="SoBristol, post: 317908, member: 485"] Yes -- good article. As for last season, the problem was not Bailey -- it was the lack of output from any RB other than Bailey. Can debate whether that is from the lack of talent, or the coaching decision on how to use Bailey and not involving other RBs. The "stats to fear" (lack of big plays; weak TD productions in the red zone) are facts, but not an explanation of why. Explanations: we didn't have break-away runners, we were predictable, the OL didn't get much push on third downs, WRs did not get separation in the red zone. You could likely add several other "stats to fear" -- interceptions/take-aways; run-back yards allowed vs our run-back yards; sacks allowed or sacks made. And, again, you could look behind each stat to sort out the causes -- ability of DEs to get pressure; quality of guys on our coverage teams . . . . How you predict the season might depend on how much improvement we get in these areas. [/QUOTE]