One big reason we have been mediocre for the last few years is an anemic pass rush. We get pressure and sacks but we cannot get them when the game is on the line against good teams. Until we can find an alpha pass rusher (or figure out a way to get pressure on another way when it counts) we are going to have a hell of a time beating quality teams. The defensive backfield, if it stays moderately healthy, does give some hope on that level in my mind-but it is a longshot.
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