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Trench battles define this division

Monday, August 28, 2006

There isn't a division in the league that can match the AFC North's nose tackles for sheer bulk and power. Although only the Browns and Steelers play the true 3-4 with a true nosetackle, the Bengals' Sam Adams and the Ravens' Haloti Ngata usually will line up on the center's shoulder and be expected to push the line of scrimmage and eat up space in the middle -- similar responsibilities to nosetackles Ted Washington (Browns) and Casey Hampton (Steelers). This foursome accounts for more than 1,40 ...

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