Raiders&#39; revamped defense still needs tinkering
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An online scouting service recently rated the Dallas Cowboys in a tie with the 49ers as the second least-talented offense in the NFL.
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The issues that plagued the Giantsâ defense late in 2006 haunt this yearâs version: a high completion percentage for quarterbacks, few sacks, and difficulty making a stop on third down.
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Charlotte , NC -- The strange sensation of accomplishment, coupled with an odd bit of euphoria and a good measure of relief, was all so new to Tyler Brayton, the Raiders&#39; second-year defensive end wasn&#39;t sure how to act.
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ALAMEDA -- Raiders coach Norv Turner still considers Jerry Rice a starter in Oakland&#39;s offense and plans to use the receiver Sunday against Denver.
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If the Green Bay Packers have learned anything in the last five months, it is simply that they haven&#39;t figured out what it takes to be a serious threat in the NFL playoffs.
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Colts coach Tony Dungy put his revamped no-huddle plans on hold. But if there's a repeat of what he saw Sunday against the New York Jets, Dungy says won't hesitate to employ a new version of the Colts base offense by substituting players and snapping the ball before defenses can make comparable changes.
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The last time Rich Gannon saw defensive players wearing Tampa Bay uniforms he threw them the football five times. That, of course, was almost 20 months ago in the Buccaneers&#39; 48-21 demolition of the Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII.
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The Philadelphia Eagles offense should be more efficient because they aren&#39;t facing a top-notch Vikings defense. I&#39;m convinced the Eagles offense will be able to move the football after watching
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Notre Dame&#39;s offensive game plan this season might be to keep defenses off balance in the same manner pitchers like to vary speeds to keep hitters guessing.
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The Oakland Raiders are in the midst of a tailspin and they just hope that can turn things around before the season is over. The Raiders dropped their
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The Chargers&#39; defense had one of its better games in recent years, despite allowing 23 points. One of the keys was an adjustment to disrupt the Broncos&#39; passing game.
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Stopping Peyton Manning is a huge challenge for a defense that's at full strength. Imagine how he'd attack a wounded team. The answer will come Sunday.
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Two Giants linebackers responded in different ways to their dissatisfaction with the teamâs defense, which has allowed the most points in the N.F.L so far this season.
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So much of the Baltimore Ravens&#39; identity is built around their swaggering defense, and their pride in not allowing 100-yard rushers and not giving up big plays.
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Far from being a finished product, Boston College's defense is a work in progress after the first four games of the season. Still.
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The Oakland Raiders needed a 24-hour extension and some behind-the-scenes maneuvering to make it happen, but managed to avoid what would have been the most embarrassing television
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The architect of the NFL's top-ranked defense needs to watch his temper.