1.   And the defensive line - while buckling and bending and failing to pressure the quarterback - has done better than anyone expected.

2.   At the same time, the Redskins tried to pressure the quarterback with the help of blitzing linebackers or safeties.

3.   A possible first-year starter at the position, he was especially disappointing last weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars, who pressured the quarterback throughout the game.

4.   Bruins defensive coordinator Bob Field decided to increase the number of players sent in to pressure the quarterback.

5.   But they also have to be fast enough to get into the backfield and pressure the quarterback when opponents pass.

6.   Capers loves to blitz and pressure the quarterback.

7.   Coaches are looking for defensive tackles who can get into the backfield quickly and pressure the quarterback as well as stop the run.

8.   Defensive end Neil Smith pressured quarterback Jeff Hostetler, whose attempt to throw the ball out of bounds fluttered toward Collins.

9.   For defenses this season, combating the vertical game is all about pressuring the quarterback, safeties who can cover vast areas and sure tackling in the open field.

10.   He is strong and fast, equally adept at stopping the run and pressuring the quarterback.