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Article: Defensive line gets job done Pressuring opponent's QB is key
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- The Gazette
- Article date:
- December 15, 2005
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ENGLEWOOD - Andre Patterson still likes what he sees from the
Denver Broncos defensive line, even though the unit's production has
decreased.
The assistant defensive line coach said opponents are trying to
protect the quarterback with extra help from the running backs and
tight ends, and he thinks the linemen have done well applying
pressure considering the efforts to slow them.
"They keep a tight end and a back in and you got seven guys
blocking against four," Patterson said. "When they do that, that
means they respect what you're doing up front. I have no
disappointment in the way the guys are rushing the passer and
playing."
The defensive line played well early in the season. But ...