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Virginia DE Long more than a handful for offensive linemen

By Todd McShay
Scouts Inc.

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Game plan-changing defenders are hard to come by. In fact, there typically are only a few per conference in a given season. But make no mistake -- offensive coordinators know one when they see one. A game-changer is a defender blessed with the rare combination of physical and mental skills to throw off the rhythm of an entire offense. Spotting such a talent is the easy part. Designing a scheme to neutralize him is the challenge. Here's a look at the 10 defenders who cause the most game ...

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