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| February 03, 2003 | Pompei, Dan | COPYRIGHT 2003 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

You always know who's calling the plays on an NFL sideline. He's the one with the headset on, the laminated sheet of plays in his hands and the bull's-eye on his back.

Play-callers are like presidents in that they are blamed for everything that isn't working. It's easier to identify bad play-calling than good play-calling. But the fact is play-calling is an art, and the men who do it well bring out the best in their players and give their teams more opportunities to score points and win games.

If you don't believe it, last season offers two stunning examples. The Giants were averaging one offensive touchdown per game before Jim Faust took over the ...

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