1.   Their biggest Decline under coach Barry Switzer has been in pass defense.

2.   And in the meantime, Texas quarterback Major Applewhite and wide receiver Wane McGarity had taken measure of the best pass defense in the Southeastern Conference.

3.   And because of his speed, Reese is integral to the pass defense.

4.   Another factor is how the Chargers improve their pass defense.

5.   At the same time, they tightened their pass defense and shut down the Cowboys.

6.   Beat a team that was playing for a division title with the third-best pass defense in the NFL.

7.   A pass defense that concedes short and medium-range passes should make Montana salivate.

8.   A search for any shortcoming left one grasping at things like a passive pass defense and too many penalties.

9.   Both are fleet, good leapers and adept at pass defense.

10.   But Detmer showed great poise and decision-making, ripping the middle of the Dallas pass defense in the final seconds to move Philadelphia so close to victory.