71.   The Chiefs plan to have Thomas go after the quarterback more frequently than in recent seasons, when he occasionally dropped into coverage in passing situations.

72.   The experienced Lewis will be used as a fifth defensive back in passing situations.

73.   The Frogs could make matters much easier for themselves by forcing Vanderbilt into obvious passing situations.

74.   The Jets spoke Saturday about perhaps having Ellis move inside in passing situations, to rush from the inside with Abraham and Thomas on the outside.

75.   The move to defensive end does not overwhelm him, partly because he played there in passing situations as a freshman and sophomore.

76.   The line will have to open holes for running back Fred Taylor and, in passing situations, keep McGinest and pals away from the qurterback.

77.   The Patriots started the season with either Ted Johnson or Todd Collins remaining on the field at linebacker and six defensive backs in obvious passing situations.

78.   The past two seasons, Gailey has put Aikman in the shotgun to maximize his view of the field in obvious passing situations.

79.   The Raiders have already said they expect him to be on the field at least in passing situations this season.

80.   The Raiders also had used Mustafaa as an extra defensive back in passing situations.