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CHICAGO BEARS
With the exception of one bad half in the opener against Redskins RB Clinton Portis, the run defense has been stout. The key has been gap control, which was an issue last season. DT Ian Scott, the Bears' most consistent and disciplined player, has been a positive influence on the rest of the linemen.... Moving Mike Brown from free to strong safety made sense because he always had played well in the box and he's a strung tackler. Although a bit undersized (5-10, 207), he is physical at the point of attack and will take on blockers. The move also was wise because Brown struggles when in man coverage and lacks recovery speed. OFFENSIVE SYSTEM CHECK: RB Thomas Jones has been a better fit between the tackles than expected for coordinator Ron Turner's scheme. But the Bears need to work in rookie RB Cedric Benson Jones doesn't wear down. Teams have keyed on WR Muhsin Muhammad because rookie QB Kyle Orlon has struggled to develop a complementary target. Orton needs to start making more plays.--Brad Biggs
DETROIT LIONS
Replacing QB Joey Harrington with Jeff Garola provided an obvious boost to the struggling offense. Garcia's confidence and willingness to take risks spark the team Garcia will be the starter as long as he stays healthy.... The Lions have three first-round picks at wide receiver, and one of them must fulfill his potential with WR Kevln Johnson (Achilles'), the team's most dependable option, out for the season. Rookie Mike Williams has made some plays over the middle and could be the one who steps up, but his playing time will be reduced if he doesn't stop fumbling. OFFENSIVE SYSTEM CHECK: The team has struggled to pick up blitzes because the linemen hove lost one-on-one battles, the tight ends and backs have blown assignments and the coaches haven't designed effective schemes. The team needs to install more three-step drops to allow the quarterback to throw the ball quickly, and the receivers need to do a better job recognizing coverages. But there aren't any quick fixes-only repetition and experience will solve the problem.--Tom Kowalski
GREEN BAY PACKERS
Cb Ahmad Carroll is like a time bomb. ...
- COACHING STAFF SAYS OFFENSIVE SYSTEM A GO DORRELL, ASSISTANTS CONFIDENT IN...
- Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) August 8, 2004 700+ words
...the offensive staff. Dorrell was already comfortable with Embree and Bieniemy, and his new hires also believe in this offensive system. In fact, Dorrell tried to hire Cable once before, but Cable turned down an offer to be the Bruins' offensive coordinator...
- VARDELL RIGHT AT HOME IN 49ERS OFFENSIVE SYSTEM FULLBACK EXPECTED TO REPLACE...
- Newspaper article from: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO) July 28, 1996 700+ words
...Vardell is back in his element. Signed by San Francisco as a free agent during the offseason, Vardell finds himself in an offensive system similar to the one he thrived in at college. What's more, he relishes the 49ers' detail-oriented approach to the...
- COC WOMEN'S SOCCER: CANYONS' NEW OFFENSIVE SYSTEM PAYS OFF IN BIG WAY WITH 8-0...
- Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) September 22, 1999 700+ words
...when it only managed 29. Coach Phil Marcellin credited the full offseason of recruiting he had, in addition to a new offensive system he installed only a few weeks ago. ``I think we just have a larger number of people that are threats,'' he said...
- Cougars reviving offensive system; WSU football; Experience, practice bolster...
- Newspaper article from: The Seattle Times (Seattle, WA) August 15, 2009 700+ words
Byline: Vince Grippi; The Spokesman-Review PULLMAN -- As Washington State's hopes for a winning 2008 football season slipped away last year, nothing was buried quicker than the commitment to the no-huddle offense. Injuries, inexperience and other factors forced first-year coach Paul Wulff and
- Frye fine with offensive system.
- Newspaper article from: Columbus Dispatch (Columbus, OH) September 9, 2006 700+ words
Byline: James Walker Sep. 9--BEREA, Ohio -- It was well documented that Trent Dilfer and offensive coordinator Maurice Carthon did not always agree while working together last season. Starting quarterback Charlie Frye said that will not happen this year with him, starting with the season opener
- EAST CAROLINA DESPITE INSTALLING AN EXCITING OFFENSIVE SYSTEM, THE PIRATES LOOK...
- Newspaper article from: The Virginian Pilot August 26, 2004 700+ words
Byline: TRIS WYKES THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT After East Carolina finished 1-11 last season, its victory coming against winless Army, the Pirates would seem to have nowhere to go but up. Problem is, with a tough 2004 schedule, inexperience at crucial positions and the challenge of implementing a new
- Erickson Is Settling In As Miami's Head Man; Switches Hurricanes' Offensive...
- Newspaper article from: The Washington Post May 17, 1989 700+ words
With spring football practice concluded, new Miami Hurricanes coach Dennis Erickson is beginning to feel the team is his. "I don't know what my trademark would be," Erickson said. "I hope it's, `Win all the games' . . . But I'm very, very comfortable. We've made a lot of progress. And when we line
- McMurdo Fastfind Plus PLB the Top Performer During Vermont Emergency Response...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 20, 2004 700+ words
...20 /PRNewswire/ -- In a recent system check of the Personal Locator Beacon Emergency...PLBs). In early August, a complete system check of the Vermont segment of the U.S...is the first to come on line. This system check was an opportunity to test all the facets...
