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Solving the blitz crucial for success in today's NFL.

Byline: David Haugh

CHICAGO _ When Rex Grossman surveyed the Giants' defense before a first-down play with 42 seconds left in the second quarter last Sunday, he saw more than six defenders dancing around the line of scrimmage ready to blitz him.

He saw opportunity.

The Bears' quarterback knew the play offensive coordinator Ron Turner called from the press box anticipated the exact strong-side blitz the Giants showed. The Giants had stumped the Bears with an array of blitzes and stunts for most of the first half, but by now _ his 31st snap of the game _ Grossman had started to solve the arithmetic.

"Thinking we might get that look, we called a (pass) ...

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