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Message: [QUOTE="Chip, post: 21691, member: 19"] If the 3rd down defense doesn't improve, it's going to be very hard. I love that we're an all out blitz team, never supposed to know where it's coming from. But teams are picking up our tendencies. Other than the Spruill back to back against URI, most of our blitzes are being picked up without much trouble. Worst was Barkley on that one play, knowing exactly where the blitz was coming from, audibled to a wheel route, 20 yard gain. Corner blitz against Wake on their deep TD pass. Corner came from the same side that the RB was standing next to the QB. Should have checked out of it. As for the running game, as upper said, I think we can still develop there, not much to go on. Somewhat concerning for now, but I think we can work that out. Need to pass protect better, to the point of Nassib feeling comfortable, not protect well on one play then break down completely on the next. That won't help. [/QUOTE]