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Dawson will again be the star in the backfield, but Widman’s versatility opens up holes for both Dawson and himself...
...former Ivy League Player of the Year may be gone, but the offensive front line that protected him remains entirely intact. Teams can groom quarterbacks and overcome some growing pains behind center. Inexperience on the offensive line, however, means aches and pains for both the backfield and the win-loss record...
...think I’ve improved my pass rushing ability,” he says. “When I look back on last season, I see a lot of missed opportunities to get into the backfield and make plays, because maybe I wasn’t skilled enough at getting off of blocks. I really worked on that in the off-season...
AREA OF WEAKNESS Offensive Backfield...
Veteran defensive lineman Erik Grimm and All-Ivy nose tackle Michael Berg are charged with the task of keeping blockers away from Thomas and his fellow linebackers, as well as making penetration into the backfield and putting pressure on opposing quarterbacks. Last season Grimm was the second leading tackler on the defensive line, and Berg finished with six sacks. Senior defensive lineman Wainwright Wint saw only limited action last season, but is now penciled in as a starter and, according to Doherty, is expected to make “surprising contributions...