31.   Kramer will likely give way to Jim Harbaugh and he will face a pass defense that has gained at least two interceptions in each of its last five games.

32.   Linebackers question whether to stay put or leave their pass defense zones in order to smack a moving target.

33.   Last year, the Redskins wanted to improve the pass defense, so they signed cornerback Cris Dishman to pair with Green.

34.   McCown spent the afternoon taking advantage of a porous Kansas pass defense.

35.   Mississippi State is last in the Southeastern Conference in total defense and pass defense.

36.   Most pass defenses are zone defenses, in which defensive backs play a certain area of the field.

37.   Must upgraded pass defense.

38.   Pressure and alignment are the primary reasons for improved pass defense, but not the only ones.

39.   Safety Darren Woodson, who usually helps on run support, stayed back and helped the pass defense instead.

40.   Strong pass defense is like a strong chain.