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Teams must contend with long ball

By By Ryan Early
NFL Insider

Monday, September 29, 2003

A Day for the Long Ball It was the last day of baseball's regular season, but the NFL showcased its own version of the home run derby. From game to game, receivers were burning cornerbacks for big plays and touchdowns. Cornerback is the most difficult position to play on defense, and it is thus the position most lacking in talent right now. A cornerback must react to the wide receiver's moves, stay with him while he changes directions, be aware of where the ball is in the air, and be able to ...

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