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The Second-Year Surge

By Chris Sprow

Thursday, October 30, 2008

[Ed's note: If you want to see a list of some guys in college now who could become the next Woodley, click here.] What is it about the second year? No, we're not discussing walking and preternatural potty-training skills. It's the NFL, and it involves the art of pass-rushing. In the NFL, it's a widely known reality that some positions are simply far too nuanced and require too much technique specialization for rookies to make a significant impact. Consider our NFL Preview cover. Mario Willia ...

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