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Good thread, GT.

I agree with many of the comments about the affect of an improved pass rush. The conventional wisdom is that almost any WR will beat coverage with enough time. Our rush was weak, especially late in the games, late in the year. So, lots of time for long routes to come open. Plus, we had to send more blitzes to compensate, and our blitzes were particularly lame last year down the stretch. With an improved rush, both of these things should change.

Still, I agree that the loss of Springs has not be fully dealt with. But recall that the issue with Springs was never his play--it was his health (combined with his cap hit).

I would like to see better play out of the safeties in the passing game, as would we all. I do think we've got the talent there, it just needs to show.

As for the CBs, let's hope Carlos gets better, and that some of the youngins' step up.