61.   The Miami Dolphins signed unrestricted free agent safety George Teague, adding a player the team hopes will improve its pass defense, a major weakness last season.

62.   The Patriots rank dead last in the NFL in pass defense.

63.   The Oakland Raiders signed unrestricted free agent safety Eric Turner, a move to strengthen a pass defense that was seventh in the National Football League last year.

64.   The pass defense, however, is a more serious matter that must be corrected if the Bruins hope to beat Washington and USC and earn a bowl invitation.

65.   The pass defense was porous, too, on third and fourth down, repeatedly letting the Wolverines out of trouble.

66.   The pass defense, which included a critical lapse by the vaunted Jason Sehorn, failed against a Baltimore passing attack that turned out to be livelier than expected.

67.   The Redskins were third in pass defense without much of a rush from the defensive linemen.

68.   The Tar Heels boast perhaps the most formidable pass defense in the country, which will place the spotlight squarely on the TCU running backs to produce.

69.   The Tigers were ranked second to Florida in pass efficiency defense.

70.   The Vikings linebackers can run with Levens, and their pass defense can contain Freeman.