41.   More significantly, that run pulled the San Diego safeties up closer to support the run defense.

42.   New York once had a run defense so scary that opponents thought twice about trying it.

43.   Not a bad strategy if your run defense is up to it.

44.   On run defense, it takes time, a lot of technique and a lot of awareness.

45.   Pass defenders begin to cheat toward the line of scrimmage to support in run defense.

46.   Our run defense has been solid.

47.   Run defense will be key.

48.   Run defense is a high priority.

49.   Shante is a good run defender who works at the pass rush, and Broderick is a good pass rusher who is working on his run defense.

50.   Smith believes once the season starts all skepticism concerning the run defense will have subsided.