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Speed rushers taking a toll on O-linemen

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Friday, November 17, 2006

Giants left tackle Luke Petitgout backpedaled as Bears defensive end Alex Brown came at him alone with arms flailing and legs pumping. It was a typical pass protection play for a left tackle. Petitgout has the size (6-foot-6, 308 pounds). Brown has the speed. Petitgout does this routine 30 to 40 times a game and 150 to 200 times a week in practice. As usually is the case, Petitgout's technique was solid. He directed the quick Bears defensive end behind quarterback Eli Manning, prov ...

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