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Rogers giving Browns much-needed nose job

By John Clayton
ESPN.com

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

BEREA, Ohio -- Too many teams the past three seasons ventured into a 3-4 defense with their noses out of joint. Of the six worst run defenses in terms of yardage allowed last season, three of them ran 3-4 schemes. That mediocrity is incredible when you think about it. An average 3-4 defense should rank among the top 15 in stopping the run because of its alignment, because four linebackers are free to rush to the ball carrier. But if the nose tackle doesn't draw two blockers, the 3- ...

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