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Five to fear: Manning, Brady, Moss, Smith, Gates

By Mike Sando
ESPN.com

Wednesday, October 10, 2007

Unwilling to face Peyton Manning on conventional terms, the Denver Broncos recently named both starting defensive tackles inactive, opting instead for a line featuring four defensive ends. That is respect. After watching Randy Moss average close to eight receptions per game this season, the Cleveland Browns enlisted everyone but Romeo Crennel to defend against him Sunday. Moss finished the game with only three receptions for 46 yards, but no player beyond quarterback Tom Brady was more infl ...

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